The Brunello Riserva from Fattoria dei Barbi is made only in the vintages that present the extraordinary potential of ageing of Brunello, which can live over one hundred years. We choose the most suitable barrels, more coherent with our style. It is an austere wine, great under every aspect with an extreme elegance.
Grapes Sangiovese 100%.
Vineyards Property of Fattoria dei Barbi, located in the district of Montalcino and registered for Brunello di Montalcino production. Soil: marl. Altitude: 400 mt slm. Average age: grape vines planted between 1975 and 2017. Orientation: South East. Vine Training System: Cordone libero. Vine Stock per hectar: 5.000. Yeld per hectar: 60 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 three years and then is bottled at least 6 months before the release.
Sensory Analysis Colour: brilliant and deep ruby red. Bouquet: complex, red and black berries, tones of undergrowth and spices, hues of citrus fruit and eucalyptus. Taste: warm and ample. Closely woven tannins sustained by a perfectly focused acidity. The finish is very long and succulent.
Food Combinations Wine for important occasions, matches roast or braised meat, game and mature cheeses.
Serving Temperature Serve at a temperature of 18°C.
Capacity of ageing 20-80 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.
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