Le Sommelier Inc.

Varietal: Sangiovese

Soil type: Argillaceous schist

Maturation: In new and seasoned (2nd vintage) second wine barriques and in large French oak barrels for 12 months

Alcohol: 13%

Suggested food: meats and cheeses

Tasting notes: Dark and intense red violet. Sweet, full, delicate, very intense and fruity. With light oak hints. Soft, pervasive, mouth filing with medium density sweet tannins very well balanced with its acidity. Sweet fruity and lingering aftertaste.

Review: “Fanti’s 2007 Rosso di Montalcino is a fresh, vinous offering with attractive red fruit well-suited to near-term enjoyment. This is a relatively medium-bodied, accessible style for the Rosso, with less of the plumpness that is found in vintages such as 2006. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2012.” 88 points (Antonio Galloni, Wine Advocate)