Rosso di Montalcino offers a more immediate expression of Sangiovese compared to Brunello. It is produced in the same area, using the same grape, but with shorter aging. The result is a wine that shows fruit more directly while maintaining the structure typical of the region.
Caparzo works in Montalcino, where altitude and soil contribute to balanced development. The wines retain acidity while allowing the fruit to reach full expression. This creates a style that is both approachable and consistent.
On the glass, it shows red cherry, plum, and a subtle earthy note. There is also a light touch of spice that develops with air. The palate carries medium body, with tannins that are present but not aggressive. The acidity keeps the wine aligned, leading to a dry and steady finish.
At the table, this profile becomes versatile.
With pasta and tomato-based dishes, the acidity aligns naturally with the sauce. With charcuterie, the fruit balances fat and salt. With roasted meats, the tannins integrate without overpowering.
This is a Sangiovese built for earlier drinking while maintaining regional identity.
If you are looking for a Tuscany red wine in NYC, this is a balanced and approachable example available at CARTA Wine Bar.
Available at CARTA Wine Bar, New York.
Wine Facts
- Wine: Rosso di Montalcino
- Producer: Caparzo (historic Tuscan producer based in Montalcino)
- Region: Tuscany
- Subregion: Montalcino
- Country: Italy
- Appellation: Rosso di Montalcino DOC
- Grape: Sangiovese
- Vintage: 2022
- Style: Dry red
Production
- Aging: Shorter aging than Brunello di Montalcino
- Fermentation: Stainless steel
- Profile: Red cherry, plum, earth, spice
- Acidity: Medium to high
- Tannin: Medium
- Location: Montalcino, Italy
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