Wine at the Table
Rosso di Montepulciano
The short answer
Rosso di Montepulciano is a red Italian wine from Tuscany, made from Sangiovese (Prugnolo Gentile). It tastes bright, cherry, easy tannin and pairs best with tomato pasta, pizza and sausage.
- Style
- Bright, cherry, easy tannin, Tuscany
- Glass
- Wide-bowl red wine glass at 60°F / 16°C
- Strength
- About 13% ABV
Where it comes from
The younger, lighter wine from the Vino Nobile zone.
What you need
- Grape: Sangiovese (Prugnolo Gentile)
- Region: Tuscany
- Style: Bright, cherry, easy tannin
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: tomato pasta, pizza and sausage.
- 03
Larry's tip. Tomato sauce's favorite Tuscan.
Larry’s rule: Tomato sauce's favorite Tuscan.
Variations worth making
Questions people ask
What food goes with Rosso di Montepulciano?
Rosso di Montepulciano pairs well with tomato pasta, pizza and sausage.
What grape is Rosso di Montepulciano made from?
Sangiovese (Prugnolo Gentile), grown in Tuscany.
What does Rosso di Montepulciano taste like?
Bright, cherry, easy tannin.
What temperature should Rosso di Montepulciano be served at?
About 60°F / 16°C.
What to eat with it
Pour it like Larry
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