The Magic of 2022 Rosso di Montalcino

BY ERIC GUIDO | SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Additions: February 13, 2025 - 

Belpoggio, Camigliano, Pian Delle Querci, Pinino, San Felice - Campogiovanni

Additions: January 30, 2025 - 

Camigliano, Fossacolle

I have given Rosso di Montalcino plenty of high praise over the past few years. I remain enthusiastic. While the category offers a wide range of styles, from the long-lasting reds that verge on Brunello to easy, early-drinking wines, I have consistently been impressed by value in Rosso, despite rising prices over the last few years. During my July trip, I tasted the 2022 Rossos and the 2004 Brunellos for an upcoming retrospective. Unexpectedly, some producers also opened their 2004 Rossos, allowing me to put the 2022s into perspective.

The extreme southeast of Montalcino looking out toward Castelnuova dell'Abate.