Wine at the Table
Rosso di Montalcino
The short answer
Rosso di Montalcino is a red Italian wine from Tuscany, made from Sangiovese. It tastes fresh cherry, younger brunello style and pairs best with Sunday gravy, meatballs and grilled meat.
- Style
- Fresh cherry, younger Brunello style, Tuscany
- Glass
- Wide-bowl red wine glass at 60°F / 16°C
- Strength
- About 13.5–14% ABV
Where it comes from
Made from the same Sangiovese as Brunello di Montalcino, released much younger.
What you need
- Grape: Sangiovese
- Region: Tuscany
- Style: Fresh cherry, younger Brunello style
How Larry builds it
- 01
Get the temperature right. Serve at 60°F / 16°C. Most kitchens are too warm — 15 minutes in the fridge helps.
- 02
Pour with food. Built for the table: Sunday gravy, meatballs and grilled meat.
- 03
Larry's tip. Baby Brunello. Opens on a Tuesday.
Larry’s rule: Baby Brunello. Opens on a Tuesday.
Variations worth making
Questions people ask
What food goes with Rosso di Montalcino?
Rosso di Montalcino pairs well with Sunday gravy, meatballs and grilled meat.
What grape is Rosso di Montalcino made from?
Sangiovese, grown in Tuscany.
What does Rosso di Montalcino taste like?
Fresh cherry, younger Brunello style.
What temperature should Rosso di Montalcino be served at?
About 60°F / 16°C.
What to eat with it
Pour it like Larry
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