Ridiculously Good Rosso Montalcino

AMORE ROSSO

“I love Rosso di Montalcinos; they are among some of the best of the traditional Tuscan reds. The region of Montalcino is stunning, with a wine history that runs back centuries and has been producing brilliant Sangioveses far longer than most other regions. With historical greatness behind them, Rosso di Montalcinos have recently had outstanding success in the market. Rosso di Montalcinos often take a back seat to the more recognized Brunello, even though they can be some of the greatest wine finds in Tuscany. The 93 point 2018 Capanna Rosso di Montalcino is only $23.99 and is among one of the finest ever produced, as well as being among the highest ever reviewed.

Capanna is one of the oldest of the Montalcino producers whose name is historically recognizable, yet has flown under the radar for years. I am confident after the 2018 vintage Capanna Rosso, along with their 100 point 2016 Capanna Brunello, they will once again return to their place high atop the Montalcino pantheon.

I first tasted this Rosso di Montalcino a year ago February, while in Montalcino, and it was one of the two standouts of the vintage. There are highlights in 2018 but for price and style, this is a personal favorite, a traditional and classic Rosso di Montalcino. It took over a year to finally get the wine in stock and what we have now is all we are receiving. Like so many other wines, we have the best price in California and when it is gone, well you know. Drink well and stay healthy.” – Lance Montalto, The Wine House

The Wine House Kitchen freshly prepared cocktails to go are back in stock! All our Wine House Kitchen cocktails to go are made with top-of-the-line ingredients. All you need to do to enjoy these premium cocktails is shake well and pour over ice! Each 400ml bottle is only $24 and makes three cocktails. Please keep refrigerated as they are made with fresh ingredients. NOTE: Cocktails to go are only available for curbside pickup.

Check out our CLOSEOUT wines on our website! Quantities are limited to current stock and new closeout wines are added regularly!

NOTE: The Wine House is not open for walk-in customers. We offer curbside pickup between 11AM and 6PM. Please see below for UPDATED curbside pickup instructions and contact us before coming to the store. Please let us know if you have multiple orders to consolidate.

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NOTE! For orders over $250, we now offer Special Local Delivery
Monday - Friday to addresses up to 10 miles from the store for $8/case. Additional delivery options are also available on our website.

93 Points: Lively medium red. Pure, very refreshing aromas and flavors of raspberry, licorice and violet on the drop-dead gorgeous nose. Then sweet and pliant, boasting delightful energy and balance, with the red fruits and subtle herbal notes conveying a distinct coolness on the mineral, vibrant and very long finish. A real essence of Sangiovese, this is an absolutely splendid Rosso di Montalcino. Well done. Drinking window 2020-2030.” – Ian D’Agata, Vinous (April 2020)

FROM THE WINERY

TYPE: DOC
BLEND: 100% Sangiovese.
VINIFICATION: Alcoholic fermentation with maceration of the skins (18-20 days) at a controlled temperature and spontaneous malolactic fermentation, both in truncated cone-shaped Slavonian oak casks.
AGEING: In Slavonian oak casks of 20 to 32 hl for 6-10 months; followed by ageing in bottles for at least 3-4 months.
NOTES:
Color: deep ruby red.
Bouquet: fresh, with red fruit and vanilla shades.
Taste: good structure, slightly tannic, persistent.
Food pairings: pasta with meat ragout, roasted white and red meats, mushrooms, cold meats and cheeses.

ABOUT CAPANNA

The Capanna farm, owned by the Cencioni family since 1957, is situated in the Montosoli area, to the north of Montalcino. It was founded by Giuseppe Cencioni and, helped by his sons Benito and Franco, it was one of the first farms of the modern period of Brunello. They started bottling their own wines in the 1960's and after Brunello di Montalcino was granted DOC status in 1966, Giuseppe was one of the 25 founders of the Consorzio del Vino Brunello di Montalcino.
Production, initially only a few thousand bottles, then increased when new vineyards were planted. In 1975 they began exporting Brunello di Montalcino DOC – Capanna 1970 – to Germany and then new markets were reached in subsequent years: United States of America, Canada, Switzerland, Belgium, Holland, Japan, Austria, Poland, Denmark and others (about 20 overall).
The Capanna farm is still family run from both a farming and winemaking viewpoint, furthermore, it is Amedeo Cencioni himself, Patrizio's son and representative of the fourth generation, who supervises the oenological and agronomic parts of the cellar.

UPDATED CURBSIDE PICKUP INSTRUCTIONS:

1) Place your online order.
- You will receive 2 emails. The first will acknowledge receipt of your order and the second will let you know that your order is ready for pickup.

2) Please reply to the second email to tell us you want curbside pickup. IMPORTANT: If you have multiple orders to consolidate, please let us know as we will need extra time to get those to the front of the store!
- We will prepare your order(s), move them to the front of the store and send you a confirmation email that curbside pickup is ready.

3) Pull up in front of the store. There is no need to call when you arrive at the store – just roll down your passenger window and let us know the name on the order(s).
- We will put your order(s) in your vehicle. There is no need to step out of your vehicle.

Due to the large number of phone calls we have been receiving and the time it takes to consolidate orders, please reply to the email letting you know that your wine is ready for pickup and give us time stage and consolidate your order(s). There is no need to phone the store to arrange curbside pickup.