# Rosso di Montalcino (2022)

- **Producer:** Podere Brizio
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Sangiovese
- **Region:** Tuscany, Italy
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 14.0%
- **Average price:** €24
- **Vegan:** Yes
- **Contains sulphites:** Yes
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 18–18 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** red plum, black cherry, red cherry, ripe fruit, vanilla, cloves, earth, leather

## About this wine

Podere Brizio Rosso di Montalcino 2022 is a 100% Sangiovese from the renowned Montalcino region in Tuscany, Italy. The estate, located southwest of the town at an elevation of 330-350 meters, cultivates its vines on marine-origin sandy silty soils atop marl and limestone. Podere Brizio is a certified organic winery, focusing on producing wines that authentically reflect their terroir. This Rosso di Montalcino is positioned as a more approachable and youthful expression of Sangiovese from this esteemed appellation, offering a vibrant and elegant profile.

## Interesting facts

- Vineyards are located southwest of Montalcino at 330-350 meters.
- Estate is certified organic.
- Yields are kept well below appellation limits.
- A more accessible expression than Brunello di Montalcino.

## Food pairing

The wine's medium-plus body and firm tannins are well-suited to complement the richness of red meats and proteins. Its vibrant acidity cuts through fatty elements, while the fruit notes can harmonize with tomato-based sauces or earthy ingredients.

## Wine making process

Podere Brizio Rosso di Montalcino 2022 is produced using traditional winemaking methods. The grapes undergo spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts, a process that highlights the natural character of the Sangiovese. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for 12 months in large, untoasted French oak barrels (54 HL). A minimum of three months of bottle aging precedes release. The estate practices certified organic viticulture, with yields kept intentionally low and only the best clusters selected to ensure quality and concentration.