Brunello di Montalcino is one of the premier red wines in Italy but it’s also expensive. Don’t worry though, try Rosso di Montalcino instead. It offers better value for money!
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I just grab anything that says those two names. Usually happy spending 30-40 dollars for anything Italian.
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You mentioned this in earlier vlogs: Rosso di Montalcino is bang for the bucks. Just like Rosso di Montefalco. Glory to Sangiovese (and our wallet 😉 !
Forget Brunello and their baby Rosso
I value much more their neighboring Sagrantino di Montefalco of Umbria often dry, savory, and earthy, with notes of dried cherry, plum, and cranberry. It can also be powerful, mineral, and structured, with some of the most assertive tannins in wine
And it cost 2-3 times less of any Brunello
I far prefer Brunello as a wine for drinking when I want to take it seriously but the wines (at their best) are powerful and take a lot of thought. To kick back and relax with something like Italian meatballs in tomato sauce I far prefer Rosso. Fuligni Ginestreto is a great wine for this given it´s higher acidity and tart cherry fruit. Given the elegance in its Brunello I was surprised how big the Rosso 2020 from Le Ragnaie was…
Rosso di Montalcino = instant like. Couldn agree more. I also tend to drink them more than my brunellos, just goes well with everything. Best Rosso I yet had was the 2019 Le Chiuse, better than many brunellos. For QPR I also often buy the Ciacci Rossos, readily available everywhere.
Thx for the tip on Pietroso, will pay them a visit next summer. Best value rosso I’ve is La Magia, give it 4-5 years though as it is a so called “baby/young Brunello”
No Rossos tried yet, but the Altesino is the only Brunello I have been lucky enough to try yet and I thought it was fantastic, so cool to see their Rosso here!
I have frequently been disappointed in rosso di montalcino for the price.
some of Biondi Santi rossos are more memorable than their reservas😅
Check out valdicava
I love Rosso as you know. They really can be delicious and you don't have to wait years to open them. Cheers Mat.
Ha, When watching your interesting video I was devouring a Rosso di Montalcino 2022 from Argiano. (Sheer coincidence). Here in France I paid €21 for it. I came about it buying some Argiano Brunello 2019. For which I paid €60/btl. The 2018 was selling at €115 thanks to WineSearcher nomination. I believe the 2019 will increase as well.
Sept 15 – 5:40pm – wow, a few weeks ago I paid $50 for an Altesino 2018. That proves that shipping to Puerto Rico is costly.
Love the tasting videos. Love Sangiovese. Love that you’re sniffing sound holes instead of bungholes now❤
The question is would you rather have a $100 Brunello from a decent producer or a $100 Rosso from a top producer?
Just opened my BDM tonight, but I wish I could try Rossos. Sadly, it's a lot harder to find Rossos in my country than Brunellos haha. Thank you for the video, your Sangiovese videos are always extra fun!
I like Rosso because its really affordable. Rosso di Montalcino from Ciacci Piccolomini d´Aragona is under 20 Euros in my favourite wine shop. Cheers Matthew. 🍷
Great tip! Rosso di Montalcino is a fantastic alternative to Brunello di Montalcino, offering a taste of the same region at a more accessible price point. Perfect for those looking to enjoy high-quality Italian wine without breaking the bank! 🍷
Great video and completely agree! In our travels through southern Tuscany our favorites were: Chianti Classico Riserva’s, Gran Selezione’s, and Rosso di Montalcino’s. We love the sour cherry and liveliness of these wines. BdM’s and VdNM’s were richer and deeper, but we preferred beauty of the younger sangiovese. Our wallet thanked us, too!
The '21 Rosso from Ciacci and all the Rossos from Nostravita, that are actually vinified almost like Brunellos
I have Casanova di Neri Rosso. Very good
Once again, I truly just enjoy your videos. Well done and I always learn something. I think Sangiovese is my desert island grape. Love Rosso and Brunello and Chianti Class!
In years past I drank a lot of Brunello. Palate has since shifted to Piedmont. Favorite back then was Valdicava Madonna di Piano. The Rosso's from Valdicava & Frescobaldi were mainstays at the dinner table. Best Tuscan (Sangiovese) wine ever for me was 1980 Caparzo La Casa.
Based on your way of describing what you like, I can recommend – Il Colle Brunello di Montalcino 2016, 2019 has just been released you will love it! High acidity, Grippy tannins, floraly, graphite covered by sour cherry and other light red fruits!
Caparzo is probably my favorite Rosso di Montalcino.
Rosso di Montalcino is a fave. Recently I've been on a string of good Aglianicos, and, at least to my not-so-educated palate, they really remind me of my cherished Rossos di Montalcino and Chiantis and Langhe Nebbiolos. Do you have something in mind for Aglianico?
Fantastic content as always! I find most of the time that for the same price point the Rosso di Montalcinos ($30ish) are much better than the "cheaper" Brunellos. Have you had similar experience?
I prefer Vino Nobile di Montepulciano to the east for value over Brunello. You can pick up a bottle for under $25.
Le Ragnaie is my favorite producer in Montalcino. Their rosso di montalcino sigle wineyard is just amazing!