Wine Description
A rich ruby red announces a bouquet rich in cassis aroma, aromatic herbs, and black pepper. To the palate, firm, silky tannins, great personality, wonderful final with sandalwood, red fruits, and leather. Elegant, but still gutsy.
Wine Type
still wine | red | dry
Alcohol
15 %
Acid
5.4 g/l
Residual Sugar
< 0.5 g/l
Certificates
vegan, organic, bio-dynamic
Allergens
sulfites
Drinking Temperature
15 - 17 °C
Aging Potential
20 years
Optimum Drinking Year
2015 - 2035
Award
James Suckling
95
The Wine Spectator
90
The Wine Enthusiast
90
Vinum
17
Vineyard
Origin
Italy, Toscana, Montalcino
Quality grade
DOCG Brunello di Montalcino
Site
Ramerino, Aromatica, Levante, Rosa dei Venti, Anemone e Macchiese
Varietal
Sangiovese 100 % | 18 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 2010
In 2010, Montalcino experienced delayed budding and a 10% drop in production due to cool spring temperatures and frequent rain. The summer was stable, allowing the Sangiovese grapes to recover despite a late start to ripening. The harvest, though delayed, resulted in exceptional wines with high alcohol content, very high levels of polyphenols and anthocyanins, and excellent aging potential. (Consorzio Brunello)