WINEMAKER'S NOTES:
The 2024 Rosso di Montalcino is made from 100% Sangiovese, sourced from vineyards on the southeast and southwest sides of Montalcino at 250 to 400 meters of elevation. The southeast-facing parcels are rooted in sandy loam soils, with limestone plates and plenty of heavy stones, bringing freshness, structure, and a clear mineral line to the wine. After fermentation, the wine ages for several months in French and Slavonian oak barrels, followed by additional time in bottle before release.
Rosso di Montalcino is often described as the “younger sibling” of Brunello, but in the best hands it is one of Tuscany’s most satisfying wines in its own right. Talenti’s 2024 captures that balance beautifully: deep ruby in color, with vivid notes of cherry, plum, and sour cherry, followed by a palate that is smooth, mineral, and structured without feeling heavy. We would recommend giving this a half hour in a decanter before drinking. This has the freshness to go with a Margherita pizza, but also enough depth for a grilled porterhouse steak.
TASTING NOTES:
The 2024 Rosso di Montalcino opens with an herbal resonance of tobacco leaf, split pine and crushed blackberries. It's round and juicy with a lovely immediacy, but its crisp red and black fruits are still balanced. Crisp mineral tones add form through the savory, classically dry close.
- Vinous, 91 pts.
