RELATIONSHIPS
Separate appellations that share the same place and variety.
Comply with each production regulation
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
Production and aging based on the regulations for Brunello.
Rosso di Montalcino DOC
Rosso has an independent appellation and production conditions.
This diagram does not simply show a reduction in ageing time from Brunello to Rosso. Check their individual regulations for specific requirements of each appellation. Sources and reference materials
FIELD NOTE 01
The slopes surrounding Montalcino
The region is located in Montalcino, southern Tuscany. Around the town, variations in vineyard elevation and orientation lead to differences in sun exposure and other conditions.
The fact that they share the same appellation does not mean that all the vineyards are in identical environments. Knowing on which side of the town the producer's vineyards are located helps narrow down the exact location for comparison.
FIELD NOTE 02
Brunello and Rosso
Brunello di Montalcino is made from Sangiovese. Rosso di Montalcino is a separate appellation and is not merely a version of Brunello with shorter aging.
Even wine related to the same land and grape variety has production conditions specified for each name. By aligning the rulings from both, you can see what is shared and what is changed.
FIELD NOTE 03
Biondi-Santi’s History
Biondi-Santi is a producer tied to the development of modern Brunello. Their history teaches us what kind of winemaking has been pursued in the area.
However, the winemaking policy of a single producer and the general regulations for the entire appellation are different. Knowing the history does not mean that all current producers use the same method.
In Montalcino, you can compare vineyard slopes, the regulations of Brunello and Rosso, and the approaches of producers.
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Is Rosso di Montalcino just a product with shorter aging compared to Brunello?
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These are independent appellations. Even if the territory or grape varieties overlap, both Brunello and Rosso have their own production regulations.
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Sources and reference materials
These are the reference materials for the main text. For details of production regulations, consult the current documents. For individual wine specifications, refer to materials for the relevant vintage.
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