La Colombina
La Colombina Rosso di Montalcino
4.0
Expert Rating
3.8
Highly Reviewed
WINE DESCRIPTION
La Colombina Rosso di Montalcino is a red wine from the Montalcino region in Tuscany, Italy, crafted by the Caselli family, who have managed the land for generations. The vineyard in Castelnuovo dell'Abate benefits from optimal conditions, resulting in wines with ripe, powerful fruit and underlying intensity. Using traditional winemaking techniques, the Caselli family captures the essence of the Sangiovese grape. La Colombina Rosso di Montalcino features vibrant red fruit flavors, an elegant structure, and smooth tannins. This versatile and enjoyable wine offers the quality of Montalcino Sangiovese at a reasonable price.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
The La Colombina Rosso di Montalcino has a lively ruby color.On the nose, it presents aromas of ripe red cherries, plums, floral notes, and earthy undertones, along with hints of roses, wild herbs, and saddle leather. The palate is well-balanced, featuring flavors of juicy red fruits like cherries and raspberries, with touches of spice, licorice, and violet. There are also intense notes of dark red stone fruit, smoke, and tobacco. The wine is round, with a slightly spicy red fruit note and smooth, integrated tannins that provide a velvety texture. The finish is satisfying, with lingering notes of graphite, cedar, sour cherry, and plum. The wine can be enjoyed now or cellared for a few years to allow further complexity to develop.
EXPERT RATING
4.0
DRINKING WINDOW
Now
2027
Profile
Sweetness:
Dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
High
Very Low Alcohol
Very High
Intensity:
Mildly aromatic
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Bold
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Lean
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
Firm
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (1)
Sangiovese
ORIGINS
Winery: La Colombina
Region: Tuscany
Tuscany, located in central Italy, is one of the most renowned wine regions in the world. With its rolling hills, picturesque vineyards, and centuries-old winemaking traditions.
Tuscany has a long and storied history of winemaking, with evidence of viticulture dating back to the Etruscans in the 8th century BC. Today, Tuscany is one of the most important wine regions in Italy, producing some of the country's most iconic wines. The region is home to some of the world's most renowned producers, including Antinori, Frescobaldi, and Castello Banfi.CUSTOMER RATING
3.8
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