San Felice
Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Il Quercione 2019
| Denomination | Brunello di Montalcino DOCG |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 15.0% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sangiovese |
| Aging | Malolactic fermentation and maturation in 500-litre French oak barrels (tonneaux) for 24 months. Maturation in bottle for 36 months. |
| Year | 2019 |
| Product name | Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Il Quercione 2019 |
| Color | Very intense ruby red colour. |
| Perfume | The aroma is very penetrating, of ripe fruit and spices, cocoa and leather. |
| Taste | Full, austere flavour with sweet, juicy tannins. |
| Pairings | Ideal partner to mixed grills, game, dishes with mushrooms or truffles, and aged cheeses. |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Country | Italy |
Description
A still red from the heart of Tuscany, a 2019 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Il Quercione, produced by San Felice. A wine born from passion and respect for nature, with 100% Sangiovese grapes grown approximately 400 meters above sea level. Maceration lasts 25 days at a temperature of 30°C. Aged in 500-liter French oak barrels (tonneaux) for 24 months and in bottle for 36 months. The aroma is very penetrating, with notes of ripe fruit and spices, cocoa, and leather. A very intense ruby red color. The flavor is full-bodied and austere, with sweet and juicy tannins. A wine that perfectly expresses the Montalcino terroir, ideal for accompanying rich dishes and red meats.
Awards
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2019
93/100
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2019
93/100
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Details
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
18 - 20 °C.
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
2 hours
Pairings
- Start up year: 1968
- Oenologist: Leonardo Bellaccini
- Hectares: 188
Our winemaker, Leonardo Bellaccini, has pioneered many unique practices. Importantly he sees distinctive characteristics in each of San Felice’s undulating slopes and he treats each vine within the vineyard individually. Having identified five macro-areas Leonardo and his team has planted the grape varieties which thrive in the specific geography and soil. Read more
| Name | Campogiovanni Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Il Quercione 2019 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Brunello di Montalcino DOCG |
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 15.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sangiovese |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | San Felice |
| Origin | Il Quercione in the Campogiovanni estate (Montalcino, Siena) |
| Soil composition | Medium-textured with a clay component prevailing over silt and sand, resting on sandstone and calcareous marl bases. |
| Cultivation system | Spurred cordon |
| Harvest | 5 October |
| Wine making | Maceration for 25 days at a temperature of 30 °C. |
| Aging | Malolactic fermentation and maturation in 500-litre French oak barrels (tonneaux) for 24 months. Maturation in bottle for 36 months. |
| Total acidity | 5.6 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |