Brunello or Rosso di Montalcino | Which Is Better For You?

Brunello or Rosso di Montalcino, Which is better for you? Well, it is going to depend on what you like in a wine. They are both made up of 100% Sangiovese grapes but there are different production requirements.
If you like lively, fruity wines on the lighter side, than you will want to head right over to a Rosso di Montalcino. The aging requirements are two years overall with only 6 months required in oak. The result is wines that are friendly, fruity and delicious. They are also one of the wine world's best kept secrets.
If you like a big wine with some grip, tannins and dark fruits, then grab a Brunello. Brunellos are a great alternative to just drinking the same old Cabernet Sauvignon. The aging requirements for a Brunello wine is 5 years with a minimum of two years in oak so you know where the extra oomph comes from.
Enjoy!!!
The wines tasted in this episode are below:
2014 Valdicava Rosso di Montalcino
Montalcino, Italy
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2010 San Filippo Brunello di Montalcino
Montalcino, Italy
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[@Bagira252]

She does not allow him to talk. Couldn’t enjoy it because of her interrupting ALL THE TIME

[@DrinkinItIn]

I'll tell her you say hi :)

[@Akshay-vq1uv]

You explain really well.
You just found a follower in me

[@DrinkinItIn]

Thanks so much for the note, really appreciate it. Glad to have you aboard.

[@wjmwdead]

My vote goes to Brunello!!!!! Obviously I prefer Borolo over Brunello, but Brunello is just such an easy wine fo drink!!

[@DrinkinItIn]

I go back and forth, but Rosso's continue to get better with each vintage and I find myself thinking I can drink less Brunello now as a result.

[@JAG312]

In my house, the wine has to be Italian, and it better be red. Two of my three favorite wines; Rosso di Montalcino and Brunello di Montalcino.

[@DrinkinItIn]

Strict rules, I like it. What is the third favorite wine?

[@JAG312]

@@DrinkinItIn I recently tried Re di Renieri from the Renieri Vineyard. I like it. The garnet color is mesmerizing. I also like some of the wines from the Campania Region where my family once owned a vineyard. The Gesuele vineyard is long gone (long story), but the De Falco Vineyard is still in operation.

[@DrinkinItIn]

@@JAG312 Wow, great stuff for me to look for.

[@Bagira252]

The woman is so annoying

[@DrinkinItIn]

You believed it so much you said it twice!