The Brunello is made of pure Sangiovese grape, from the XVI Century is one of the greatest Italian wines. In the Fattoria dei Barbi’s cellars are kept almost all the vintages from 1892 till today; many of these bottles were awarded in the XIX, XX and in this present Century. We are one of the most classic expression of the wines from Montalcino.
Grapes Sangiovese 100%.
Vineyards Property of Fattoria dei Barbi, located in the district of Montalcino and registered for Brunello di Montalcino production. Soil: marl, alberese limestone. Altitude: 300-500 mt slm. Average Age: grape vines planted between 1975 and 2017. Orientation: South. Vine Training System: Cordone libero. Vine Stock per Hectar: 5.000. Yield per Hectar: 65 ql.
Vinification Before the fermentation the grapes were subjected to a cold pre-fermentative maceration which consists in cooling the grapes at a temperature of 16° C in an environment protected by CO². This process increases the extraction of polyphenols and aroma compounds. The regular alcoholic fermentation followed and lasted 16/17 days at a controlled temperature of 27°-28°C. After the racking and the malolactic fermentation the wine aged in small-medium size oak barrels (2,25 – 15 hl) for the first months. Later it completed the aging in larger oak barrels, for a total period of two years and then is bottled at least 4 months before the release.
Sensory analysis Colour: brilliant ruby red. Bouquet: ripe red fruit (strawberries, raspberries), light and freshly smoked spice, anise, heather, white pepper. Taste: well structured, large and enveloping, slightly green tannins, closed but very promising.
Food Combination Perfect for important dishes, roasted or grilled red meats, game, venison, stewed wild boar. Excellent with mature cheeses.
Serving Temperature 18°C.
Capacity of Ageing 15-50 years.
Conservation and Storage Keep the bottle horizontally in a dark place at a temperature of 12°-14°C.
Format wine Bordeaux style bottle 0.75 Lt, Half bottle 0.35 Lt and Magnum bottle 1.5 Lt in individual wooden box.
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