Fattoria dei Barbi
Brunello Montalcino Colombini 2020
Other years:
2019| Denomination | DOCG Brunello di Montalcino |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sangiovese |
| Aging | Aged for at least 2 years in small, medium and large capacity barrels and for a minimum of 4 months in the bottle. |
| Other years | 2019 |
- Name and vintage: Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2020, 100% Sangiovese
- Ageing: 24 months in Slavonian oak barrels, followed by at least 4 months in bottle
- Aromas: notes of ripe red fruit, morello cherry and plum, with elegant spicy hints
- Palate: broad and enveloping structure, dense and refined tannins, long and persistent finish
- Serving and pairings: decant for 1 hour at 18–20°C; ideal with red meats, game and cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
Fattoria dei Barbi Brunello Montalcino Colombini is a red wine that embodies the elegance and complexity of Sangiovese. It displays an intense ruby colour, revealing aromas of ripe red fruit, with clear notes of morello cherry and plum accompanied by delicate spicy hints. On the palate, it is enveloping, supported by dense and refined tannins that provide a silky structure. The vibrant acidity ensures a persistent and harmonious finish. If decanted about an hour before serving, it pairs excellently with robust dishes such as stewed meats, game, and mature or full-bodied cheeses.
Where it comes from
The grapes come from the Montalcino area, where the vineyards benefit from a south and south-west exposure at around three hundred and fifty metres above sea level. This ideal microclimate favours the perfect ripening of the bunches, enriching the wine's aromatic profile. The Colombini family, historically linked to this land since the fourteenth century, leads the Fattoria dei Barbi winery, which has been a benchmark for Tuscan winemaking since the late nineteenth century. This deep connection translates into a wine with a strong territorial identity, an authentic expression of Brunello di Montalcino.
How it is produced
After harvesting and subsequent destemming, the grapes undergo a pre-fermentation cryomaceration in the absence of oxygen to best extract colour and aromatic precursors. Fermentation takes place at a controlled temperature for over two weeks, followed by malolactic fermentation. The maturation phase continues for at least twenty-four months in Slavonian oak barrels of various capacities, which give the wine balance and elegance. The process concludes with glass ageing for four months before release to the market.
History and Curiosities
Guardian of an agricultural heritage dating back to 1352, the Colombini family has led the historic Fattoria dei Barbi in the creation of excellent wines since 1892. Among the pioneers of global wine exportation, this Sienese estate encapsulates the true essence of Tuscany in its Brunello Colombini 2020. The result of 66 hectares of prized vineyards, this red wine nobly expresses the authentic soul of Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, offering an elegant tasting experience that celebrates centuries of winemaking mastery and a profound love for the land.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
18 - 20 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1892
- Oenologist: Maurizio Castelli
- Bottles produced: 600.000
- Hectares: 66
The Fattoria dei Barbi today is owned by Stefano Cinelli Colombini, who continues a story that sees the Colombinis linked to these lands for more than six centuries; a very long time in which the family has always defended the traditions and values of the Montalcinese culture, whose last and most precious fruit is Brunello. Read more
| Name | Fattoria dei Barbi Brunello Montalcino Colombini 2020 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Brunello di Montalcino DOCG |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sangiovese |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Fattoria dei Barbi |
| Story | History and Curiosities Guardian of an agricultural heritage dating back to 1352, the Colombini family has led the historic Fattoria dei Barbi in the creation of excellent wines since 1892. Among the pioneers of global wine exportation, this Sienese estate encapsulates the true essence of Tuscany in its Brunello Colombini 2020. The result of 66 hectares of prized vineyards, this red wine nobly expresses the authentic soul of Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, offering an elegant tasting experience that celebrates centuries of winemaking mastery and a profound love for the land. |
| Origin | Montalcino (Siena), Toscana |
| Cultivation system | Single Guyot (single curtain) |
| Harvest | Usually from mid to late September |
| Fermentation temperature | 27–28°C |
| Fermentation | 16–17 days |
| Production technique | Pre-fermentative cryomaceration at 16°C in an environment protected by CO2; alcoholic fermentation at controlled temperature (27–28°C) followed by malolactic fermentation; maturation in Slavonian oak barrels and subsequent ageing in bottle |
| Wine making | The grapes are crushed and destemmed and may undergo cryomaceration (cooling) to increase the extraction of anthocyanins and polyphenols; this is followed by alcoholic fermentation for about 16–19 days at a controlled temperature of 27–28 °C, then malolactic fermentation. Ageing for at least 24 months in Slavonian oak barrels of various sizes and a minimum of 4 months in bottle. |
| Aging | Aged for at least 2 years in small, medium and large capacity barrels and for a minimum of 4 months in the bottle. |
| Total acidity | 5.5 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |