Mastrojanni Rosso di Montalcino 2022

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Mastrojanni
Label Name:
 
Rosso di Montalcino
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
Italy
Region:
 
Montalcino, Tuscany (Castelnuovo dell'Abate)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
100% Sangiovese (Brunello clone)
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Falstaff 92 pts (2025). Jeb Dunnuck 91. James Suckling 90. Decanter 90. Jancis Robinson 91. Doctor Wine 17/20. (sources: Falstaff; Wine. com; Vino. com)

Tasting Note
Bright ruby with aromas of wild cherry, blackberry, rose and spice, plus subtle leather and forest-floor notes. Medium-bodied, juicy acidity, fine dusty tannins and a long, savory, slightly balsamic finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled red meats, roast pork, aged pecorino, pizza, tomato-based pasta. Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi), char siu, miso-glazed eggplant, Sichuan-style braised beef, teriyaki beef.

Production Method
Fermented in stainless steel with controlled temperatures; aged 6–7 months in 54 hl Allier oak barrels, then ~3 months in bottle before release. Conventional viticulture; recently moved to non‑invasive practices.

Vineyard Info
Mastrojanni, founded 1975 in Castelnuovo dell'Abate (Montalcino). Renowned Brunello producer with ~39–41 ha; produces Rosso as the younger, earlier-drinking expression. Began holistic/non‑invasive practices in 2022.