About Rosso Toscana
- Style
- Red
- Grape Varieties
- Sangiovese, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
- Price Range
- $16-24
- Alcohol
- 13.5%
Conceived by Altesino with the 1989 harvest as an 'everyday wine' concept later adopted widely across Tuscany, this Rosso Toscana IGT blends roughly 80% hand-harvested Sangiovese with Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Vibrant ruby red with aromas of ripe berries and forest fruit, it is supple, well-balanced, and immediately approachable.
This is the wine that helped popularize the whole 'everyday Super Tuscan' category — proof that Altesino's craftsmanship shows even at the entry level.
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A no-fuss, fruit-forward red that's easy to enjoy on any weeknight.
Food Pairings
Versatile with cured meats, margherita pizza, tomato-sauced pastas, and mild aged cheeses.
When to drink it
Casual gatherings, aperitivo, and simple weeknight meals
Terroir & Winemaking
Cold-soaked and fermented in stainless steel, then aged up to eight months in tank and roughly three months in bottle — a short, fruit-preserving regime designed for early drinking.
About the producer
AltesinoThe pioneer of single-vineyard Brunello and the iconic Montosoli.Visit the producer page →More wines from Altesino
- Alte d'AltesiRed · Cabernet Sauvignon · Sangiovese · Merlot
- Bianco ToscanaWhite · Chardonnay · Vermentino · Viognier
- Brunello di MontalcinoRed · Sangiovese
- Brunello di Montalcino MontosoliRed · Sangiovese
- Brunello di Montalcino RiservaRed · Sangiovese
- Palazzo AltesiRed · Sangiovese
Frequently Asked Questions
- What grapes are in Rosso Toscana?
- Roughly 80% Sangiovese blended with Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon.
- Is it meant for aging?
- No, it is designed as an early-drinking, fruit-forward wine — enjoy it within a few years of the vintage.
- What food pairs well with it?
- Cured meats, pizza, tomato-based pasta, and mild cheeses.
- How is it different from Rosso di Montalcino?
- Rosso Toscana is a broader IGT blend including Merlot and Cabernet, while Rosso di Montalcino is 100% Sangiovese from the Montalcino zone.
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