2024 Rosso di Montalcino, Fossacolle

• Style: Bright, polished Sangiovese
• Taste: Sour cherry, violet, wild strawberry with refined tannins
• Food: BBQ & grilled dishes; braised beef; game & venison
• Occasion: Sunday lunch; date night
• Serve: 14% ABV, bone dry, chill lightly

In the Glass — Tasting Notes

Sour cherry and wild strawberry lead, with whispers of violet and dried herb. The palate is built on polished texture rather than weight — high acidity and supple tannins deliver crunchy freshness and remarkable balance. A wine that rewards a quiet evening or simple dinner, one that reminds you why Sangiovese, when grown in the right place and made with care, stands as one of Italy's finest expressions.

The Winery — Fossacolle

The Marchetti family has tended four hectares in the Tavernelle zone since the 1700s, splitting their focus between this approachable Rosso di Montalcino and their more structured Brunello. Winemaker Adriano Bambagioni, trained under the legendary Giacomo Tachis, now leads the cellar alongside his son Stefano. The 2024 vintage gave them something rare: a long, unhurried ripening season stretching into October on south-facing vines planted 300 metres above sea level on clayey soils. Grapes were hand-harvested and fermented cool in stainless steel, then aged ten months in used French and Slavonian oak before three months settling in concrete — a regime that builds depth without overwhelming the fruit.

At Your Table — Food Pairing & Serving

This wine shines alongside braised beef, game hens, or a board of aged Parmesan and salumi. At 14% alcohol it drinks with remarkable balance, making it equally at home at a Sunday lunch or date night table. You needn't wait years for Montalcino to reveal itself here — a 2024 in classical form, one of the finest examples of Tuscany's most characterful grape found this season. Vegan and organic. Explore more from Italy, and the wider scope of our Tuscany offerings, to discover what this region continues to deliver.