San Filippo
Brunello di Montalcino 2021
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 Grosso |
| Aging | Aged for 24-28 months in barrel and 10 months in bottle. |
| Other years | 2019 |
- Name and grape variety: Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, 100% Sangiovese Grosso
- Aroma and colour: intense and spicy bouquet with notes of black cherry; ruby red with garnet highlights
- Flavour and tannins: full and harmonious taste, dense and silky tannins, savoury and persistent finish
- Vinification: fermentation in steel, cold and hot maceration
- Ageing and format: 24-28 months in barrel and 10 in bottle; 0.75 l, 14.5% vol
Description
What kind of wine it is
The Brunello di Montalcino Comunali, with controlled and guaranteed designation of origin, produced by San Filippo, is a still red wine from Tuscany that elegantly expresses the characteristics of the Sangiovese Grosso grape variety. It presents a structured style and a texture of dense and silky tannins that pleasantly envelop the palate. The sensory profile is intense and spicy, characterised by a perfect correspondence between nose and palate, culminating in a long persistence. Fermentation in steel and ageing in barrels help to define the deep and distinctive identity of this label.
Where it comes from
The grapes come from the eastern slope of Montalcino, in the heart of the Sienese countryside. The vineyards, located between 240 and 300 metres above sea level, benefit from a north and north-east exposure that encourages slow and steady ripening of the bunches. The soil is characterised by ancient clay-based deposits with conglomerates and gravel of lacustrine origin, enriched with calcareous and schist components. This particular geology gives the wine a strong territorial identity, in a landscape recognised as a World Heritage Site.
How it is produced
The vinification process involves manual harvesting of the grapes and temperature-controlled fermentation in steel tanks. An initial phase of cold maceration precedes extraction at higher temperatures to optimise colour and structure. Malolactic fermentation takes place in cement, steel and wooden vats to balance the natural acidity. The process concludes with a prolonged ageing in barrels and subsequent rest in the bottle, which give a ruby colour with garnet highlights and a full, harmonious sip, where notes of morello cherry and spicy hints stand out.
History and Curiosities
The Brunello di Montalcino Comunali 2021 from San Filippo is born in the heart of a territory recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. On the eastern slope, the vineyards grow on clay and gravel soils, enjoying an ideal exposure for the perfect ripening of the grapes. The October harvest faithfully renews a centuries-old tradition, capturing the authentic essence of the terroir in the glass. The excellence of this vintage is confirmed by 97 points from James Suckling, attesting to a red wine of absolute prestige, destined for a long and noble evolution.
Awards
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2021
93/100
Decanter is a wine and lifestyle magazine, published monthly in around 90 countries. The magazine includes industry news, classic guides and advice on wine and spirits.
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2021
97/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
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2021
93/100
The prestigious international wine guide from the renowned Robert Parker, the world's most experienced and trusted wine taster.
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2021
90/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
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2021
93/100
Wine spectator is the most influential wine guide on the internet.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
18 - 20 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
The San Filippo estate is actually a small hamlet. The main farmhouse, which also comprises a small chapel that is still consecrated, dates to 1672, as proved by various documents that are still conserved in the parish archives of Montalcino.
The villa and the wine-growing estate, recently purchased by the present owner, have been completely renovated. The severity of the classic Tuscan farmhouse has been reinterpreted, without distorting its traditional restraint, to meet the requirements of modern quality lifestyles. San Filippo is a welcoming place, where guests can enjoy a charm and simplicity that is still entirely genuine. Read more
| Name | San Filippo Brunello di Montalcino 2021 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Brunello di Montalcino DOCG |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sangiovese Grosso |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | San Filippo |
| Story | History and Curiosities The Brunello di Montalcino Comunali 2021 from San Filippo is born in the heart of a territory recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. On the eastern slope, the vineyards grow on clay and gravel soils, enjoying an ideal exposure for the perfect ripening of the grapes. The October harvest faithfully renews a centuries-old tradition, capturing the authentic essence of the terroir in the glass. The excellence of this vintage is confirmed by 97 points from James Suckling, attesting to a red wine of absolute prestige, destined for a long and noble evolution. |
| Origin | Eastern slope of Montalcino (SI), Tuscany |
| Climate | Altitude: 240-300 m a.s.l. Exposure: North, North-East. |
| Soil composition | Soil of Eocene origin, clayey, calcareous with schist |
| Cultivation system | Unilateral and bilateral spurred cordon |
| Plants per hectare | 4650 |
| Yield per hectare | 70 q |
| Harvest | First ten days of October |
| Fermentation temperature | 26-28 °C |
| Production technique | Fermentazione in acciaio inox a temperatura controllata; macerazione a freddo seguita da macerazione a caldo; fermentazione malolattica in vasche di cemento, acciaio inox e legno; affinamento in botte e in bottiglia |
| Wine making | Fermentation in stainless steel at controlled temperature; maceration for 2 days at 10°C and 10 2 days at 26-28°C; malolactic fermentation in concrete, stainless steel and wooden vats; ageing for 24-28 months in barrel and 10 months in bottle. |
| Aging | Aged for 24-28 months in barrel and 10 months in bottle. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |