Brunello di Montalcino
Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita
Our Brunello di Montalcino is produced with Sangiovese
Grosso grapes, rigorously selected for quality and hand-picked
into small boxes. Following a gentle pressing, the must
undergoes a pre-fermentation at low temperatures in steel and
concrete fermenters.
The alcoholic fermentation takes place rigorously under
temperature controlled conditions with an extended maceration
and frequent pump-overs, punch-downs and delestages to
optimize the extraction from the skins. The malolactic
fermentation is completed in concrete vats before an ageing
phase of at least 24 months in wood.
Subsequently the wine matures for another year in glass-lined
cement vats. A mere static settling, but no filtration,
complete the wine making process before its final bottling and
at least 4 months later release into the market.
The Brunello di Montalcino is produced only with grapes coming from the oldest vineyards. Its color is intense ruby and the aromas are of mature fruits, sustained in the palate by great complexity. The tannins are noteworthy, silky and oily, persistent. A wine of optimal equilibrium, elegance and complexity, it will increase its bouquet after a moderate time in bottle.
These are great with well structured and composite dishes such as red meats, game maybe accompanied by mushrooms and truffles. A good match could be with seasoned cheeses too.