Frescobaldi Campo ai Sassi 2024 Rosso di Montalcino

A Rosso di Montalcino made from Sangiovese, grown in deep soils at the Frescobaldi estate at Castelgiocondo, with vineyards at 300 to 400 metres on well-drained, south-west facing slopes. It is a younger, more easy-going version of the estate's Brunello, from the same grape but with less tannin. It is a bright ruby red, with blackcurrant, bergamot, mint, liquorice, cardamom and violet on the nose. The palate shows the classic Montalcino Sangiovese tannic weave, dense but not without edges, and the finish is intense and persistent. It suits egg pasta with hare or wild boar sauce, red meats, steak and braised beef.