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Rosso di Montalcino

Castiglion del Bosco, 'Gauggiole,' Tuscany, D.O.C., 2018

Castiglion del Bosco · 2018

$55

Expect red and dark cherry, dried herb, leather, and refined oak with medium-to-full body and refined tannins. The 2018 Tuscan vintage was good.

Varietal
Sangiovese (Rosso di Montalcino)
Region
Italy / Tuscany / Montalcino
Body
Medium to Full
Style
dry red, traditional Tuscan, food-friendly

The producer

Castiglion del Bosco is a Montalcino estate owned by the Ferragamo family (of Italian luxury fashion). The estate has been significantly modernized and produces a range of Brunello and Rosso di Montalcino bottlings.

What critics say

Castiglion del Bosco wines receive consistently solid reviews as polished modern Montalcino expressions.

Pairing

Grilled lamb chops, baked pasta with meat sauce, aged Pecorino