Wine Description
Dark ruby with orange tinges. Full body, with full, chewy tannins and a ripe fruit, such as blackberries and cherries, chocolate and spice undertone, with a very long and dense finish. - a true representative of
Sangiovese Grosso.
Wine Type
still wine | red | dry
Alcohol
14.5 %
Acid
5 g/l
Residual Sugar
1.6 g/l
Certificates
vegan, organic, bio-dynamic
Allergens
sulfites
Drinking Temperature
15 - 17 °C
Aging Potential
20 years
Optimum Drinking Year
2013 - 2033
Award
Robert Parker
91
James Suckling
93
The Wine Enthusiast
93
Jens Priewe
92
Falstaff
93
Vinum
16,5
Vineyard
Origin
Italy, Toscana, Montalcino
Quality grade
DOCG Brunello di Montalcino
Site
Ramerino, Aromatica, Levante, Rosa dei Venti, Anemone e Macchiese
Varietal
Sangiovese 100 % | 16 years
5000 plants/ha | 4000 liter/ha
Sea Level
450 - 500 m
Soil
galestro limestone slate
Weather / Climate
Climate
mediteranian
Harvest and Maturing
Fermentation
spontaneous with pied de cuve
Malolactic Fermentation
yes
Fermentation Process
délestage | 1 - 3 x day | Duration: 5 days
pump over | 1 x day | Duration: 19 days
Maturing
#1 | 60 % | barrel | 2000 - 30000 L | used barrel | 12 month(s)
#1 | 40 % | oak barrel | 500 L | used barrel | 12 month(s)
#2 | 100 % | barrel | 1500 - 30000 L | used barrel | 24 month(s)
curiosity
The residents of Montalcino "ilcinesi" called the wine Bruno (brown), since the wine had an intense brownish colour. Over centuries Bruno became Brunello.
Food pairing
Ideal with red meat like "Fiorentina" or matured cheeses like Pecorino.
Vintage 2008
In 2008, the Brunello harvest in Montalcino took place under ideal weather conditions. After a rainy winter and a balanced spring, the vine development was slightly delayed. The yield was in line with the average of previous years. The wines show good acidity, a soft structure, and smooth tannins, with some reaching an excellent quality level. (Consorzio Brunello)