Valdicava Rosso di Montalcino DOC 2020 Red Wine

Valdicava Rosso di Montalcino DOC 2020

Tuscany, Italy

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2020 was an excellent vintage in Tuscany!

What’s the difference between Brunello di Montalcino and Rosso di Montalcino?

Both wines are made with Sangiovese grapes from the same region – around the hilltop town of Montalcino. For a wine to be labeled a Brunello, it must age at least 4 years before release; Rossos only need to age for 1 year.

When vineyards get to be past their prime, they’re eventually removed and replaced with younger vines. The grapes from these younger vines are generally used for Rossos.

While Brunellos need further aging after release to really achieve their full potential, Rossos are ready to drink right away. They tend to be less tannic, lighter and less concentrated. They pair exceptionally will with pizza, lasagna, antipasto salads, etc. And since they cost less than Brunellos, Rossos are a great go-to wine for mid-week enjoyment!

Valdicava’s Rosso is top-of-rung as far as Rossos go, as you would expect from this world-renowned winery!

Alcohol 13.5%