Product Reviews and Ratings - Red - Rosso di Montalcino 2006 Rendola from Wine Express

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(based on 13 ratings)

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A spectacular vintage in Tuscany brings this delightful 2006 Rosso from Rendola. 100% Sangiovese from hillside vineyards at altitudes of 300 to 1 500 feet. The wine is vinified in stainless steel and temperature controlled. After fermentation half of the wine is aged in large neutral casks and while the other half is aged in small French oak barrels for 10-12 months. This balanced approach brings an intensely fruit laden ...

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Product Reviews Summary

Avg. Customer Rating:

3.8 stars

(based on 13 reviews)

92% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pairs Well With:

Beef(8), Game(5), Pizza and pasta(7), Spicy food(5)

Pros:

Balanced(11), Big(3), Clean(3), Finish(5), Smooth(8)

Best Uses:

Entertaining(8), Special occasions(5), Weeknight(6)

Describe Yourself:

Aspiring enthusiast(9), Connoisseur(3)

Excellent wine, would recommend

By Chas

from Catonsville, MD on 7/9/2009

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Pairs Well With:

Beef, Game, Pizza and Pasta

Pros:

Balanced, Big, Long Finish, Smooth

Best Uses:

Entertaining, Special Occasions

Describe Yourself:

Aspiring Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Rosso di Montalcino 2006 Rendola:

Perfect wine for impressing dinner guests

Good wine for the price point!

By CN

from San Jose, CA on 4/1/2009

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Pairs Well With:

Beef, Chocolate, Pizza and Pasta

Pros:

Balanced, Smooth

Cons:

Thin

Best Uses:

Weeknight

Describe Yourself:

Aspiring Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Rosso di Montalcino 2006 Rendola:

Good balance. Thin, especially on thie mid-palate. Loads of fruit.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Great Sangiovese

By Skiing Chef

from Los Ranchos, NM on 4/1/2009

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Pairs Well With:

Beef, Chocolate, Game, Spicy Food

Pros:

Balanced, Big, Clean, Dark ripe fruit, Long Finish, Smooth

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Entertaining, Special Occasions, Weeknight

Describe Yourself:

Connoisseur

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Rosso di Montalcino 2006 Rendola:

This is a big, bold Sangiovese. Full of ripe fruit and balanced.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Tasty Tasty

By jay the wine guy

from Salt Lake City, UT on 3/31/2009

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Pairs Well With:

Beef, Spicy Food

Pros:

Balanced

Best Uses:

Entertaining

Describe Yourself:

Aspiring Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Rosso di Montalcino 2006 Rendola:

Perfect wine for a special dinner

Nice Wine at Reasonable Price

By MJ

from Munster, IN on 3/31/2009

Pairs Well With:

Pizza and Pasta, Spicy Food

Pros:

Balanced, Smooth

Cons:

Short Finish

Best Uses:

Entertaining, Weeknight

Describe Yourself:

Aspiring Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Rosso di Montalcino 2006 Rendola:

Wine will need a few years before it reaches its potential but still ok to enjoy now

[0 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

not up to snuff for wine express

By Pappy

from Cincinnati on 3/27/2009

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Describe Yourself:

Aspiring Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Rosso di Montalcino 2006 Rendola:

Not so hot, compared with all the other wine I have purchased from this
site, this is by far the worst.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

i'll but a case next time

By Worm

from Philadelphia, Pa on 1/28/2009

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Pairs Well With:

Beef, Pizza and Pasta

Pros:

Balanced

Best Uses:

Weeknight

Describe Yourself:

Casual Drinker

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Rosso di Montalcino 2006 Rendola:

for the price this was one outstanding bottle of wine. thinking next time to buy a case. great for weeknight dinners.

Fabulous value for the price

By Vince

from Owensboro, KY on 1/22/2009

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Pairs Well With:

Game, Spicy Food

Pros:

Balanced, Smooth

Best Uses:

Entertaining

Describe Yourself:

Connoisseur

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Rosso di Montalcino 2006 Rendola:

The wine had great seperation in flavor and was a very well constructed wine. The finish was pleasing and it paired well with spicy foods

Beautiful Italian Red

By Jared

from Sterling, VA on 1/1/2009

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Pairs Well With:

Lazagna, Pizza and Pasta

Pros:

Balanced, Fruit Forward, Long Finish, Smooth

Best Uses:

Entertaining, Special Occasions

Describe Yourself:

Aspiring Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Rosso di Montalcino 2006 Rendola:

this wine was wonderful right out of the bottle, and seemed to be extremely versatile.

A nice red wine

By Steve

from Central Florida on 12/12/2008

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Pairs Well With:

Beef

Pros:

Clear, Smooth

Cons:

Off Odors, Thin

Best Uses:

After Dinner

Describe Yourself:

Aspiring Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Rosso di Montalcino 2006 Rendola:

Good with dinner and good for just casual drinking with friends

Delightful wine for the price!

By JanisBC

from Louisville, KY on 12/3/2008

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Pairs Well With:

Beef, Game, Poultry

Pros:

Balanced, Clean, Long Finish

Best Uses:

Entertaining, Special Occasions, Weeknight

Describe Yourself:

Aspiring Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Rosso di Montalcino 2006 Rendola:

Great wine for the price. We shared it with family at Thanksgiving and it paired well with turkey and pheasant.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Was a steal at your price.

By washington outsider

from washington, dc on 12/3/2008

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Pairs Well With:

Beef, Game, Pizza and Pasta, Poultry

Pros:

Balanced, Big, Long Finish

Best Uses:

Special Occasions, Weeknight

Describe Yourself:

Aspiring Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Rosso di Montalcino 2006 Rendola:

Superb way to get good wine choices and to taste different vintages.

Rosso di Montalcino 2006 Rendola

By Dr Dawn

from Gonzales Tx on 12/3/2008

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Pairs Well With:

Pizza and Pasta, Spicy Food

Pros:

Balanced, Clean, Smooth

Cons:

Short Finish

Best Uses:

Entertaining

Describe Yourself:

Connoisseur

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Rosso di Montalcino 2006 Rendola:

I bought for Thanksgiving dinner and it paired very nicely. Everyone enjoyed the wine. We had had aperitifs first with appetizers before this wine. Love the daily wine of the day with the video tasting notes.

Customer Reviews about the Rosso di Montalcino 2006 Rendola at Wine Express