Ridolfi Rosso di Montalcino DOC 2024 75cl

Profile Overview

• Producer: Ridolfi

• Region: Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy (Northeastern slope, around 300 meters altitude)

• Grape Variety: 100% Sangiovese (Sangiovese Grosso)

• Terroir: Marine clay and slate (galestro) mixed with sand and chalk

• Vinification: Hand-harvested, spontaneous fermentation in stainless steel, short aging in neutral Slavonian oak barrels (botti grandi) to maintain fresh fruit and prevent "oak monster" status.

Tasting Profile

• Nose: Pure, crunchy Sangiovese energy. Red cherries having a party with wild strawberries, dried thyme, a whisper of leather, and that classic Tuscan "dusty earth" vibe after summer rain.

• Palate & Texture: Vibrant, medium-bodied, and snappy. The acid acts like a personal trainer for your tongue—taut, direct, and refreshing. Ripe, fine-grained tannins give it structure without sending your mouth into total drought mode.

• Finish: Dry, savory, and persistent, leaving behind lingering dark cherry skins, blood orange zest, and a subtle salty minerality.

Serving Suggestions

• Service Temperature: 16–17°C. Cool cellar temp is key—if it’s warm as a sauna, the bright cherry fruit loses its crisp edge. Give it 15–20 minutes in a decanter (or just swirl aggressively) to wake it up.

• Pairings: The ultimate food-loving Italian. Bounces off tagliatelle al ragù, wild boar sausage, wood-fired pizza, florentine steak, or a wedge of aged Pecorino Toscano like a pro.