Controlled and Guaranteed Designation of Origin 2008
The Brunello di Montalcino wine district, which corresponds to the area around Montalcino in the province of Siena, is located in south-eastern Tuscany. It provides us with the most enduring and famous of Italian wines.
Grapes: 100% Sangiovese
Colour: intense ruby red leaning towards garnet red
Bouquet: characteristic and intense
Taste: dry, warm, a bit tannic, robust, harmonious and persistent
Ageing: 30 months in French oak barrels, 6 months in the bottle
The Wine districts: Central Italy - Tuscany
Alcohol by volume: 14,5% Vol.
Serving Temperature: 16°-18°C
Best paired with: Hearty red meat - Wild game with mushrooms and truffles