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Rosso di Montalcino 2022 from the Le Chiuse di Sotto estate, Sangiovese from Montalcino fermented in steel and aged 6 to 12 months, with two bicchieri and 90 Parker points. Reserve: at €38.31, the price remains high for a Rosso di Montalcino with no mention of organic or manual harvesting.
Rosso di Montalcino DOC, 100 % Sangiovese, named Montalcino zone: consistent appellation and grape variety, without soil or sub-zone detail.
Two bicchieri (including 2019) and 90 Robert Parker points (including 2020): distinctions named with their level, but no Tre Bicchieri or 95 points.
At €38.31 instead of €47.88, the price remains high for a simple Rosso di Montalcino, even with two bicchieri and 90 Parker.
Precise pairings (red meats, salumi, aged cheeses), red fruit, spice and floral note profile, serving at 16-18 °C: enough to serve easily.
Le Chiuse di Sotto estate named and located in Montalcino, steel fermentation with skin maceration and 6 to 12 months aging specified.
Independent rating, calculated from the property's public information and traveler reviews. Commissions received on bookings are not included in the rating.
Comment on noteThe wine
Imagine yourself in the heart of the Tuscan hills, where the sun caresses the vines and where every sip tells a story. This Rosso di Montalcino 2022 is a vibrant expression of this land, a wine that will speak to you of freshness and authenticity from the very first contact.
I'll take you to Montalcino, this prestigious appellation where Sangiovese reigns supreme. The Le Chiuse di Sotto estate, rooted in these rolling landscapes, cultivates this unique grape variety with passion. Their vines benefit from a mild climate and soils that give the wine its very particular character. Fermentation takes place in steel tanks, with skin maceration that extracts all the richness of the fruit, before 6 to 12 months of aging.
This 2022 vintage, made entirely from Sangiovese, presents itself to you with a brilliant ruby red color, a promise of its youth and liveliness. On the nose, you'll discover a fragrant bouquet of red fruits, such as cherry and raspberry, interwoven with floral notes of violet and a touch of soft spices. I also perceive a light scent of earth and undergrowth, which adds beautiful depth to the whole. On the palate, this Rosso is fresh and pleasantly acidic, with soft, well-integrated tannins. The fruity flavors persist, leaving your palate clean and inviting another tasting.
This Rosso di Montalcino is an invitation to conviviality. I recommend it with grilled red meats, a platter of Tuscan charcuterie or aged cheeses. Imagine an evening with friends, a simple but delicious meal, where this wine will enhance every dish. It is perfect for those moments when you're looking for a quality red wine, combining tradition and freshness, without artifice. Let yourself be seduced by this gem of Tuscany, a bottle that will remind you of the beauty and generosity of this region I love so much.