Podere Paganico Rosso di Montalcino: A Sommelier's Take
Picked and noted by Michael Bottigliero, co-founder & lead sommelier, Bottles Nation
Podere Paganico Rosso di Montalcino is a full-bodied dry red wine made from Sangiovese, in Italy, by Podere Paganico. Sommelier Michael Bottigliero has poured it at Bottles Nation tasting events. It tastes of Cherry, leather, earth — baby Brunello (Rosso di Montalcino) and pairs well with Bistecca, wild boar ragu and aged pecorino.
Michael's take
“Bright red cherry, damp forest floor, rustic leather, and vibrant energetic Tuscan Sangiovese structure.”
Tasting profile
- Type
- Red
- Grape
- Sangiovese
- Country
- Italy
- Producer
- Podere Paganico
- Body
- full-bodied
- Acidity
- High
- Tannin
- High
- Sweetness
- Dry
- Oak
- Light oak
- Price
- $$$ · $25–50
What to eat with Podere Paganico Rosso di Montalcino
- Bistecca
- wild boar ragu
- aged pecorino
- lamb
When to open it
- Special occasion
- wine-geek dinner
- cellar-worthy
Where to buy Podere Paganico Rosso di Montalcino
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Questions people ask
What does Podere Paganico Rosso di Montalcino taste like?
Podere Paganico Rosso di Montalcino is a full-bodied dry red wine with notes of Cherry, leather, earth — baby Brunello (Rosso di Montalcino). Acidity is high, tannin is high and oak is light. Michael's note: Bright red cherry, damp forest floor, rustic leather, and vibrant energetic Tuscan Sangiovese structure.
What food goes with Podere Paganico Rosso di Montalcino?
Michael pairs Podere Paganico Rosso di Montalcino with Bistecca, wild boar ragu, aged pecorino and lamb. It works best for Special occasion, wine-geek dinner and cellar-worthy.
How much does Podere Paganico Rosso di Montalcino cost?
Podere Paganico Rosso di Montalcino falls in Michael's $$$ · $25–50 tier. It's a widely available bottle you can find at ordinary wine shops; use the Wine-Searcher link on this page to see which stores near you carry it.
More Sangiovese Michael has poured
- Argiano Brunello di Montalcino$$$$ · $50+
- Avignonesi Rosso di Montepulciano$$ · $15–25
- Bibi Graetz Casamatta Rosso$$ · $15–25
- Castellani Sangiovese$ · under $15
- Castello D'Albola Chianti Classico$$ · $15–25
- Pietro Sangiovese$ · under $15
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