Tenuta di Collosorbo, Rosso di Montalcino

Today’s wine is a Rosso di Montalcino, also known endearingly as “Baby Brunello.” Rosso, like Brunello, is crafted from the same delineated area as its famous older brother’s DOCG and is derived from 100% Sangiovese Grosso, or Brunello as it is locally known. However, the Rosso only requires a minimum of one year of age, with a required six months in barrel whereas Brunello is governed by tremendously strict aging requirements that include a minimum of two years in barrel and four months in bottle then it may not be sold before January 1st of the 5th year following its harvest. Needless to say, Rosso is brilliantly designed for early consumption and can be fetched for a true bargain while you are waiting for your serious Brunello in the cellar to age. Today’s Rosso di Montalcino is actually aged for one full year in French and Slovenian barrels then finished in the bottle for six to eight additional months. Winemakers Lucia and Laura Sardo Suterra enjoy family roots in viticulture that