2023 La Fortuna Rosso di Montalcino

The 2023 Rosso di Montalcino is delicate in the glass, with cedary spice, dried cherries and ripe petal nuances. Brisk acidity elevates ripe wild berry fruits, while violet inner florals amass toward the close. Chalky minerals linger through the long and gently tannic finish. (EG)

The Zannoni family at Tenuta La Fortuna has been one of the quiet, ultra-consistent anchors of our direct import Montalcino portfolio for years. While their classically styled Brunellos are absolute staples for the cellar, their Rosso di Montalcino is always our secret weapon for immediate, high-quality weeknight drinking. The 2023 vintage perfectly plays into exactly what makes a great Rosso so appealing: it is marked by incredible energy, bright aromatics, and a wonderfully fresh fruit profile. This pours a brilliant, translucent ruby and immediately offers up gorgeous, inviting aromas of crushed red cherry, wild strawberry, baked earth, and a touch of sweet Tuscan spice. On the palate, it is vibrant and remarkably pure, with supple, easy-going tannins and that mouth-watering Sangiovese acidity that makes it so insanely versatile at the dinner table. This is classic, unpretentious Sangiovese with serious estate pedigree. It perfectly captures the charm of the 2023 vintage and delivers unbelievable value for anyone looking to drink fantastic Montalcino fruit without having to wait a decade.