About this wine
Baricci's Rosso di Montalcino is sourced from the same Montosoli vineyard as the estate's Brunello, honoring a family tradition dating back to the 1960s of declassifying a portion of the harvest into an earlier-drinking wine. Fermented in stainless steel with indigenous yeasts and aged in large Slavonian oak casks, it offers a vivid, fruit-forward expression of Sangiovese with the mineral, floral signature of the Montosoli cru, approachable within a few years of the vintage while still reflecting Baricci's traditional, non-interventionist style.
The most accessible way into Baricci's Montosoli terroir — no long cellaring required.
Sommelier's Note
"A benchmark Rosso di Montalcino — proof that Montosoli's terroir shines even without Brunello-length aging."
Food Pairings
Excellent with grilled red meats, roast chicken, aged pecorino, and mushroom-based pasta; its bright acidity also suits tomato-based dishes.
When to drink it
Casual dinners, weeknight pasta, and everyday Italian food pairings.
Specs
- Grape Varieties
- Sangiovese
- Style
- Red
- Price Range
- ¥6,000-7,500 (Japan retail, 750ml)
Terroir & Winemaking
100% Sangiovese hand-harvested from the Montosoli vineyard. Fermented in stainless steel with indigenous yeasts, aged in large Slavonian oak botti for a shorter period than the estate's Brunello before bottling.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What grape is Baricci Rosso di Montalcino made from?
- It is made from 100% Sangiovese grown in the Montosoli vineyard.
- How is it different from Baricci's Brunello?
- It comes from the same Montosoli vineyard but is aged for a shorter period and released earlier, making it more approachable in its youth.
- What food pairs well with it?
- Grilled red meats, roast chicken, aged pecorino cheese, and mushroom pasta.
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RedSangiovese
Baricci's flagship Brunello di Montalcino is grown entirely within the Montosoli cru, a northeast-facing hill of galestro and sandy soils regarded as one of Montalcino's most celebrated single vineyards. Hand-harvested, fermented in stainless steel with indigenous yeasts, and aged roughly three years in large Slavonian oak casks per DOCG requirements, it is a benchmark, traditionally styled expression of the appellation, prized by critics such as Wine Spectator and Wine Enthusiast for its precision, longevity, and transparent sense of place.
ブルネッロ・ディ・モンタルチーノ・リゼルヴァ・ネッロ
Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Nello
RedSangiovese
Named in tribute to founder Nello Baricci, this Riserva is made only in the best vintages from a selection of the estate's oldest vines on the Montosoli hill. It undergoes the extended aging required of Riserva Brunello — longer time in large Slavonian oak casks followed by further bottle refinement — resulting in the estate's most complex and age-worthy wine. Vintages such as 2015, 2016, and 2019 have earned scores in the mid-to-high 90s from Wine Advocate and Wine Spectator, cementing its status as one of Montalcino's benchmark Riserva bottlings.