A Tuscan Delight: Lisini’s Rosso di Montalcino 2004
January 21, 2010 by Ricardo
Filed under Travel + Wine, Wine & Vineyards
Last evening I opened a bottle of Rosso di Montalcino 2004 from Azienda Lisini, which is located in the beautiful hills just south of the town of Montalcino, Italy.
To begin, 2004 was an outstanding year for the Sangiovese Grosso grapes. So make sure you pay attention to those Rossos and Brunellos from 2004 because most likely you will get a superb wine.
With a deep ruby color, similar to a Pinot Noir, the Rosso di Montalcino 2004 from Lisini is a very enjoyable wine.
The nose is elegant and dry, with some tones of oak, and immediately awakens the senses with hints of black berries which are so characteristic in Sangiovese wines.
On the palate it has a medium feel but good presence with a dry, slightly tannic sapore. The hints of raspberries are well balanced with the earth and oaky tones. I only wished it had a longer bouquet.
It was not necessarily super smooth as you would probably expect of its older brother Brunello, and although lightly acidic, it was very pleasant.
On a final note, I would recommend using a decanter before serving and let the wine rest for at least 30 minutes to let it air. Enjoy!
