Rosso di Montalcino is located in the same area as Brunello di Montalcino. In fact, Brunello di Montalcino is considered to be the big brother of Rosso di Montalcino region. Just like at Brunello, Rosso di Montalcino has similar variety of grapes that also grow in Brunello’s vineyards. Wines are made from Sangiovese grapes. The hot and moderately cool weather that dominate over Tuscany, Italy where Rosso di Montalcino is located plays a big role on the abundant growth of Sangiovese grapes throughout the region.
Sangiovese wines in Rosso di Montalcino are high in acid while moderate in alcohol levels. Many Sangiovese wines are characterized by earthy flavors. Sangiovese Grosso and Sangiovese Piccolo are among the popular grape and wine derivatives in Rosso di Montalcino. The grape varieties that come from Sangiovese grapes in the region make Rosso di Montalcino a popular region for world-class wines.
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All older vintage wines have been purchased from a single collectors cellar. Pictures can be requested before shipment.
This is a classic Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon with an opaque purple color and perfumed aromas of blackberry compote, orange blossom, cassis, creme brulee, and cocoa. On the palate the wine is plush and concentrated with well-integrated tannins and a vibrant finish. Lush enough to be consumed now and structured enough to hold for decades thanks to the mountain heritage of this beautiful wine.
Review:
The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain is an incredible wine, and it flirts with perfection. Full-bodied and concentrated, it has flawless balance and elegance as well as just textbook Howell Mountain notes of blue fruits, cassis, violets, graphite, and background oak. I love its tannins, it has remarkable purity of fruit, and a great, great finish. It has some appeal today yet deserves 4-5 years of bottle age and should have over two decades of longevity.
-Jeb Dunnuck 98+ Points
Winemaker Sean Capiaux has crafted this Howell Mountain staple for more than two decades. In 2019, he's made a knockout! Explosive aromas of ripe, black fruit, wild mountain sage, turned earth and toasty oak. Enveloping on the palate with an intricate mix of black cherry, blackberry and blueberry fruit moving quickly into more savoury notes of crushed stones, cassis, wildflowers. Finishing long and with vibrancy and lift. A powerful core of firm fine-grained tannins are nicely integrated. Great cellar potential.
-Decanter 97 Points