Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

Cantina di Montalcino

Pronunciation
brew-NELLO dee mon-tahl-CHEE-no
Year
2003
Type
Red
Winery
Cantina di Montalcino
Region
Toscana
Oenologist
Alberto Antonini

Overview

From the Tuscan hill town of Montalcino in southern Tuscany. It shows delightfully structured stylish fruit enhanced by two years ageing in Slovenian oak barrels. The outcome is an appealingly elegant, complex and powerful wine with a long lasting palate.

Wine Notes

Grape Variety
100% Sangiovese
Vinification
Fermentation lasts approximately 15-20 days in temperature controlled s s tanks. Then is racked into oak and malolactic fermen follows spontaneously.
Aging
2 years in slavonian oak casks
Alcohol
13 %
| Appearance
Clear, purple red.
| Aroma
Intensely perfumed, with aromas of blackberries, blackcurrants and cherries, spicy earthiness is also an attribute.
| Taste
The wine is full bodied and shows tremendous depth and richness finishing with sumptuous fruitiness.
| Serving Suggestions
Roasted and braised meats such as lamb, game and prime rib. Risotto with porcini or braised beef short ribs. Aged cheese like pecorino and parmigiano.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

Suggested Retail:
$56.00
CSPC#:
598565
Available Sizes:
375ml
750ml
Bottles Per Case:
6