San Carlo Rosso di Montalcino (Red)

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  • 1978

    San Carlo Rosso di Montalcino (Red) 1978 - OutstandingTasted by Elizabeth Gabay MW & Ben Bernheim

    Brown mahogany. Aromas of mature fruit, raisins, orange zest, dark florals and slightly sweet gamey aromas.  Lovely fresh acidity with fragrant delicate cherry, fragola di bosca fruit, subtle bruised fruit and raisins. First impression suggested the wine was beginning to dry out but as the wine opened in the glass it transformed into a wine with lively charm, plenty of energetic tannins, enthusiastic acidity and plenty of floral fruit. Firm but softened well integrated tannins. Deliciously fresh and vibrant with mellow ripeness.

    Tasted November 2022

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We’re mother and son duo Elizabeth Gabay MW and Ben Bernheim. Between us, we’ve been involved in the wines of southern France for over 30 years. Elizabeth started working with the wines of Provence back in 1986, and for the past 20 years has lived on the eastern edge of south-east France. We’ve worked on three books on rosé: Rosé Understanding the Pink Wine Revolution (2018), Elizabeth Gabay’s Buyers Guide to the Rosés of Southern France (2021 e-guide) and, most recently Rosés of Southern France (2022).

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