Donatella Cinelli Colombini Rosso di Montalcino 2020

This is the winery’s second organic Rosso di Montalcino, and it is entirely Sangiovese, from three vineyards at Casato Prime Donne. The sites, always chosen for the earlier-drinking Rosso, are on the cool northern area of Montalcino at about 225m, rooted in clays and sands. This was native fermented in stainless and concrete vats, before aging 6-12 months in large tonneaux. Fragrant wild flowers, wild cherry is woven with fine grained spice, white pepper, and ample crushed stones. Tannins are long and lightly grippy, hugging this through a savoury, saline finish. Very finessed and charming, ready for enjoying now.

“The 2020 Rosso di Montalcino is at first moody in the glass, slowly opening with dark florals and crushed stone that give way to sugar-dusted strawberry and wild herbs. It’s soft-textured with mineral-tinged red berries and nuances of sour citrus. This finishes fresh and zesty with medium length and a gentle tug of tannin, as inner violet tones gently taper off. This is a very pretty 2020 Rosso from Donatella Cinelli Colombini.” 90 points, Eric Guido, Vinous