Can't afford BRUNELLO??? Try this RED WINE instead!!!

[@drmatthewhorkey]

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[@ULlisting]

I had a Rosso Di Montalcino by Mastroianni and it was an amazing wine, It was in the rich and plummy style with velvety tannins. Cheers!

[@mattfeltz7262]

Once again, I truly just enjoy your videos. Well done and I always learn something. I think Sangiovese is my desert island grape. Love Rosso and Brunello and Chianti Class!

[@drmatthewhorkey]

Thank you… Long live team Sangio!

[@dtonpbac]

Just opened my BDM tonight, but I wish I could try Rossos. Sadly, it's a lot harder to find Rossos in my country than Brunellos haha. Thank you for the video, your Sangiovese videos are always extra fun!

[@drmatthewhorkey]

What country?

[@dtonpbac]

@@drmatthewhorkey Canada haha it sucks

[@mremarte]

I’ll be having a blind tasting tomorrow with a Brunello. I’ll keep some notes to then compare my results with Rosso Montalcino 😊. Thanks again for your input through this video.

[@drmatthewhorkey]

Niccceee and enjoy!

[@joellumignon949]

Based on your way of describing what you like, I can recommend - Il Colle Brunello di Montalcino 2016, 2019 has just been released you will love it! High acidity, Grippy tannins, floraly, graphite covered by sour cherry and other light red fruits!

[@drmatthewhorkey]

It’s a good wine!!!

[@solomonmengeu1003]

Rossi di Montalcino doesn't seem to have the cachet or popularity of it's bigger brother in many markets. That's not to say that you can't find it, but the selections are often limited. This could be due to marketing or price points, as it seems like importers/distributors will offer CC (R) at lower prices and then offer Brunello for those looking for higher priced wines. I haven't drunk it much as, I didn't know if I would be getting any noticeable difference in quality or taste compared to Chianti Classico (or Riservas), but it does seem to be good quality and offer decent QPR compared to other higher priced Tuscan wines. Cheers and great video!

[@drmatthewhorkey]

The problem in this case is that MUCH more Brunello is bottled than Rosso di M…

[@enthusiastic_amateur]

In years past I drank a lot of Brunello. Palate has since shifted to Piedmont. Favorite back then was Valdicava Madonna di Piano. The Rosso's from Valdicava & Frescobaldi were mainstays at the dinner table. Best Tuscan (Sangiovese) wine ever for me was 1980 Caparzo La Casa.

[@drmatthewhorkey]

😮😮😮 Now you are all Nebbiolo?

[@stroopwafel6141]

You mentioned this in earlier vlogs: Rosso di Montalcino is bang for the bucks. Just like Rosso di Montefalco. Glory to Sangiovese (and our wallet ;-) !

[@drmatthewhorkey]

Thanks to Sangio!!!

[@pt79dk]

Thx for the tip on Pietroso, will pay them a visit next summer. Best value rosso I’ve is La Magia, give it 4-5 years though as it is a so called “baby/young Brunello”

[@drmatthewhorkey]

Ahhh have fun on your visit!

[@LadyAceRoxy]

No Rossos tried yet, but the Altesino is the only Brunello I have been lucky enough to try yet and I thought it was fantastic, so cool to see their Rosso here!

[@drmatthewhorkey]

Yes it is worth a try!

[@tedryan2798]

Great video and completely agree! In our travels through southern Tuscany our favorites were: Chianti Classico Riserva’s, Gran Selezione’s, and Rosso di Montalcino’s. We love the sour cherry and liveliness of these wines. BdM’s and VdNM’s were richer and deeper, but we preferred beauty of the younger sangiovese. Our wallet thanked us, too!

[@drmatthewhorkey]

Give me liberty, give me sour cherry!

[@tedryan2798]

A question for you if I may: Are Rosso’s 100% sangiovese? Brunello’s are 100% Sangiovese but once the winemaker decides to make Rosso, do they/can they😊 blend in other grapes?

[@dmshofikulbd]

Great tip! Rosso di Montalcino is a fantastic alternative to Brunello di Montalcino, offering a taste of the same region at a more accessible price point. Perfect for those looking to enjoy high-quality Italian wine without breaking the bank! 🍷

[@drmatthewhorkey]

Yesssss

[@GustavoLorenzo79]

Sept 15 - 5:40pm - wow, a few weeks ago I paid $50 for an Altesino 2018. That proves that shipping to Puerto Rico is costly.

[@drmatthewhorkey]

Expensive to keep wines in the tropics!

[@elliothm8370]

Te partieron! 😂

[@IA_Z_V]

Le Ragnaie is my favorite producer in Montalcino. Their rosso di montalcino sigle wineyard is just amazing!

[@drmatthewhorkey]

It is!

[@diegogodinhorocha9448]

Rosso di Montalcino is a fave. Recently I've been on a string of good Aglianicos, and, at least to my not-so-educated palate, they really remind me of my cherished Rossos di Montalcino and Chiantis and Langhe Nebbiolos. Do you have something in mind for Aglianico?

[@drmatthewhorkey]

Lots on the channel already abt Aglianico ;). It is a fantastic variety

[@welshtoro3256]

I love Rosso as you know. They really can be delicious and you don't have to wait years to open them. Cheers Mat.

[@drmatthewhorkey]

You got that right!! Fits the palate of a lot of new age Spanish reds too

[@LiveLifeLasting]

Rosso di Montalcino = instant like. Couldn agree more. I also tend to drink them more than my brunellos, just goes well with everything. Best Rosso I yet had was the 2019 Le Chiuse, better than many brunellos. For QPR I also often buy the Ciacci Rossos, readily available everywhere.

[@pt79dk]

Agree, Le Chiuse as well as their close neighbour La Gerla makes beautiful wines. Had nice visits both places and they are among My favorits, cheers 🍷

[@LiveLifeLasting]

@@pt79dk Visited Le Chiuse twice, this year again actually, will keep an eye on their neighbour next time

[@drmatthewhorkey]

Ciacci is a great call!

[@davidehorn2035]

Fantastic content as always! I find most of the time that for the same price point the Rosso di Montalcinos ($30ish) are much better than the "cheaper" Brunellos. Have you had similar experience?

[@drmatthewhorkey]

I’m biased bc I prefer to drink Rosso over Brunello most of the time

[@certisko1]

I like Rosso because its really affordable. Rosso di Montalcino from Ciacci Piccolomini d´Aragona is under 20 Euros in my favourite wine shop. Cheers Matthew. 🍷

[@drmatthewhorkey]

Ahhhh a great choice!

[@jameswingad3212]

I far prefer Brunello as a wine for drinking when I want to take it seriously but the wines (at their best) are powerful and take a lot of thought. To kick back and relax with something like Italian meatballs in tomato sauce I far prefer Rosso. Fuligni Ginestreto is a great wine for this given it´s higher acidity and tart cherry fruit. Given the elegance in its Brunello I was surprised how big the Rosso 2020 from Le Ragnaie was...

[@drmatthewhorkey]

Meatballs and Rosso sooooo good

[@thomaskoons9242]

Love the tasting videos. Love Sangiovese. Love that you’re sniffing sound holes instead of bungholes now❤

[@drmatthewhorkey]

Hahahha thanks 🎸

[@AndreiFaca]

The '21 Rosso from Ciacci and all the Rossos from Nostravita, that are actually vinified almost like Brunellos

[@drmatthewhorkey]

Niccceee

[@markdanford6792]

I prefer Vino Nobile di Montepulciano to the east for value over Brunello. You can pick up a bottle for under $25.

[@drmatthewhorkey]

Yes there are some gorgeous ones, unfortunately the quality amongst all producers is more variable in VndM

[@ShortTermEffect]

Caparzo is probably my favorite Rosso di Montalcino.

[@drmatthewhorkey]

And readily available!

[@czrs85]

I just grab anything that says those two names. Usually happy spending 30-40 dollars for anything Italian.

[@drmatthewhorkey]

😮😮😮😬😬😬

[@ThomasLuggin]

I have Casanova di Neri Rosso. Very good

[@drmatthewhorkey]

It is good!!!

[@Ruirspirul]

some of Biondi Santi rossos are more memorable than their reservas😅

[@drmatthewhorkey]

They are very good indeed

[@brigodoro]

Good evening everybody!!!!! Looking for good quality price Rosso & Brunello? Check out for La Gerla or the local cooperative the Cantina di Montalcino, like the Produttori del Barbaresco in Piedmont solid and traditional wines for reasonable prices.

[@drmatthewhorkey]

Yesssss!!!

[@perherlv7318]

Ha, When watching your interesting video I was devouring a Rosso di Montalcino 2022 from Argiano. (Sheer coincidence). Here in France I paid €21 for it. I came about it buying some Argiano Brunello 2019. For which I paid €60/btl. The 2018 was selling at €115 thanks to WineSearcher nomination. I believe the 2019 will increase as well.

[@drmatthewhorkey]

Wow nice price for the Rosso!

[@rnjbond]

The question is would you rather have a $100 Brunello from a decent producer or a $100 Rosso from a top producer?

[@drmatthewhorkey]

Ohhh good question for all to ponder on!

[@Verdadverdadera737]

I already saw your baja videos .. men.. for now 2024... at least 5 wine house are making very very good wine.. Adobe Guadalupe uffffff supererior.. Bodegas Rubio uffff .. when you come back again?

[@drmatthewhorkey]

Hopefully soon

[@Verdadverdadera737]

@@drmatthewhorkey you video about the Grattamacco not released yet?

[@Str1fe5]

I have frequently been disappointed in rosso di montalcino for the price.

[@drmatthewhorkey]

😮😮😮😮

[@armandalikaj]

Forget Brunello and their baby Rosso I value much more their neighboring Sagrantino di Montefalco of Umbria often dry, savory, and earthy, with notes of dried cherry, plum, and cranberry. It can also be powerful, mineral, and structured, with some of the most assertive tannins in wine And it cost 2-3 times less of any Brunello

[@drmatthewhorkey]

There are lots of videos on the channel about Montefalco!