Bellarina Rosso di Montalcino 2018 – 91-Point Tuscan Red

💃 The Lively Counterpart to Brunello

If Brunello is the queen in heels, Rosso di Montalcino is her barefoot sister dancing on the kitchen tiles — all energy, elegance, and no time for pretension. And Bellarina’s 2018 Rosso? She might just steal the spotlight.

Made from 100% Sangiovese Grosso, this wine delivers that Montalcino magic in a more playful, early-drinking style. But don’t be fooled — this isn’t a baby Brunello. It’s a wine with its own fire and finesse, especially in the hands of Bellarina, a producer known for expressive, minimal-intervention wines with serious feminine power.

💬 Critic Praise & Vintage Notes

91 Points – James Suckling
“Fresh red cherries, leather, and thyme. Juicy and agile with silky tannins and a bright finish. Classic and approachable.”

Vintage Insight – 2018
A cooler year in Montalcino, favoring freshness, finesse, and beautifully lifted aromatics — a vintage built for charm over brawn.

🍷 Tasting Notes

• Color: Brilliant ruby red

• Nose: Red cherries, wild strawberries, rose petals, and crushed herbs

• Palate: Medium-bodied, vivid acidity, pure fruit core, and soft tannins with a whisper of earth and spice

• Finish: Clean, vibrant, and mouthwatering — like a kiss on the cheek from Tuscany itself

🍇 The Bellarina Story

Bellarina is one of Montalcino’s rising stars — a woman-led estate with roots in tradition and eyes set on the future. Every bottle is handcrafted with respect for the land, a refusal to cut corners, and a love for Sangiovese in all her moods. This Rosso is a prime example: lively, honest, and dangerously drinkable.

📦 Wine Specs

• Grape: 100% Sangiovese Grosso

• Region: Rosso di Montalcino DOC, Tuscany, Italy

• Vintage: 2018

• Aging: 8–12 months in used oak casks

• ABV: 13.5%

• Bottle Size: 750ml

• Cellaring: Drink now through 2026

🍽️ What to Pair With This Tuscan Charmer

• Pasta with tomato & sausage ragu

• Margherita pizza with buffalo mozzarella

• Herbed roast chicken

• Pecorino Toscano and crusty bread

Think of this as your everyday luxury.

Grab Bellarina Rosso 2018 now and drink in the untamed heart of Tuscany — with every bite, every night.