Baricci Rosso di Montalcino 2019

Tuscany, Italy Baricci Rosso di Montalcino is a beautiful red wine gem from Baricci Colombaio di Montosoli in the famed Montalcino region of Tuscany. Nello Baricci, the FIRST of the original 26 founders of the Association of the Brunello di Montalcino in 1967, is the personality who most represents the host of small producers who contributed towards making the Brunello di Montalcino the great wine it is today. His farm, Colombaio di Montosoli, has always been one of the great grand crus of Montalcino and is a small set-up that has made its name thanks to the quality of the wines and the seriousness and honesty of the Baricci family. Here tradition is really at home and here the Brunello has remained completely unchanged, unlike others that have followed in the wake of so-called “international customer tastes”. The soil, the position, the well cultivated vineyard, the Sangiovese Grosso grapes and the medium capacity Slavonian (Croatian) oak barrels make up Nello’s recipe for his splendid wine. Baricci annual production is about 12,000 bottles of his prized Brunello and 18,000 bottles of prized Rosso di Montalcino. Baricci Rosso di Montalcino is deep ruby red in color. It is 100% Sangiovese. The bouquet on the nose is rich and complex with aromas of violets, red berries, such as raspberry and red currant, and a fresh hint of red orange. On the palate it is dry, fresh, and full- bodied with smooth tannins. Very long and tasty finish, with a pleasant minerality and flavors of violets and berries. Enjoy Baricci Rosso di Montalcino with osso buco, lasagna, eggplant Parmesan, and cheeses.