A ripe and robust style with some musky aromas of worn leather, 2021 Rosso Di Montalcino is generous with black cherry and turned earth. Medium to full-bodied, it is ripe with tannins that are present throughout as well as notes of cherry pit and tea leaf. This savory and gripping wine demands richer cuts of steak and hearty fare. A structured style for a Rosso, drink 2024-2028.

Roses and crushed rocks give way to minty herbs as the 2021 Rosso di Montalcino unfolds in the glass. This is juicy and fresh with silky textures and racy red berry fruits. It finishes long and staining, with a grippy edge and youthful tension that puckers the cheeks.

Aged for one quick year in oak, the 2021 Rosso di Montalcino shows dark fruit and dried cherry with some tarry smoke and subtle spice in a supporting role. This tastes simple, but it has medium concentration and nice freshness to close. This is a 35,000-bottle release.