Camigliano
Brunello di Montalcino 2021
| Denomination | DOCG Brunello di Montalcino |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sangiovese Grosso |
| Aging | 24 months in 60 hl French and Slavonian oak barrels, followed by further maturation in tank and bottle before release. |
- Origin: Organic DOCG red wine from Montalcino, Tuscany
- Grape variety: 100% Sangiovese Grosso, 0.75 l bottle, 14.5% vol
- Taste: Notes of plum, morello cherry and blackcurrant with hints of liquorice and vanilla
- Vinification: Hand-picked, fermented in steel, aged for 24 months in oak
- Serving: Ideal with red meats and game; serve at 18-20°C, decant for 1 hour
Description
What kind of wine it is
Camigliano Brunello di Montalcino is a still organic red wine, an authentic expression of Tuscan Sangiovese Grosso. This red stands out for its full body, lively acidity and polished tannins. The sensory profile opens with aromas of ripe fruit such as plum and black cherry, enriched by hints of liquorice and bergamot. On the palate, it reveals toasted notes of dark chocolate, finishing with a long and persistent finish with pleasant hints of vanilla, confirming a remarkable aptitude for ageing.
Where it comes from
This wine originates from the Montalcino area, in the province of Siena. The Brunello di Montalcino designation defines the production area, linking the style to local characteristics. Its origin is evident in a clear territorial aromatic expression, where the fruit harmonises with a solid structure. Grown according to the principles of organic farming, the vineyard benefits from an ideal environment that enhances the qualities of the grape variety, offering a faithful and refined interpretation of the Tuscan landscape.
How it is produced
Production begins with meticulous hand harvesting of the bunches, followed by gentle pressing. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled steel vats, with constant pumping over to encourage colour extraction. The wine then matures for twenty-four months in French and Slavonian oak barrels, enriching its complexity. The process concludes with a period of bottle ageing, a fundamental step to achieve a deep gustatory balance, making it ideal to accompany mature cheeses or game.
History and Curiosities
Founded in Montalcino in 1957, the Camigliano winery offers an excellent expression of the Sienese territory with this Brunello di Montalcino DOCG from 2021. Made from 100% Sangiovese Grosso grapes grown under strict organic methods, the wine is aged for 24 months in oak barrels, developing innate elegance and perfectly polished tannins. The expertise of oenologists Cantini and Staderini is reflected in a full-bodied structure, celebrated by international critics with extremely high scores. A precious bottle that encapsulates all the authentic Tuscan tradition.
Awards
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2021
93/100
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
91/100
The prestigious international wine guide from the renowned Robert Parker, the world's most experienced and trusted wine taster.
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2021
93/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
18 - 20 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1957
- Oenologist: Sergio Cantini, Federico Staderini
- Bottles produced: 350.000
- Hectares: 92
The castle, a fortified homestead, had already made a name for itself in the 13th century with consistent demographic growth, and, in 1278, there were reportedly 150 families.
After depending on the Abbey of Sant’Antimo for a period of time, during the year 1200 Camigliano was lured into the orbit of Siena, and, in the following years, the heads of some of the most important families (Gallerani, Bonsignori) carried out a great newly-noble patrimonial expansion destined to displace the lay people and clergy and to suppress the growing success of the small country property.
Noble presence is felt even in Camigliano which passes under the authority of these families for many years in the 13th century, but the fact remains that the local community would never disappear from the populous Castle of Camigliano, where a strong rural component seems to have maintained its own vitality for some centuries.
The current manor house was built inside the entry gate (called "Borgone") of the old "castle" making the most of the ancient walls that surrounded the homestead. The symbol of Camigliano: the camel, found on a seal dating to the 13th century, can perhaps be connected to the influence of the papacy in the area, and there is speculation of connection to the movements of the Crusades that reached the Holy Land. Read more
| Name | Camigliano Brunello di Montalcino 2021 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red organic 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 | Camigliano |
| Story | History and Curiosities Founded in Montalcino in 1957, the Camigliano winery offers an excellent expression of the Sienese territory with this Brunello di Montalcino DOCG from 2021. Made from 100% Sangiovese Grosso grapes grown under strict organic methods, the wine is aged for 24 months in oak barrels, developing innate elegance and perfectly polished tannins. The expertise of oenologists Cantini and Staderini is reflected in a full-bodied structure, celebrated by international critics with extremely high scores. A precious bottle that encapsulates all the authentic Tuscan tradition. |
| Origin | Montalcino (Tuscany, province of Siena) |
| Cultivation system | Spurred cordon |
| Plants per hectare | 5000 |
| Harvest | Last week of September and first week of October |
| Fermentation temperature | 28-30 °C |
| Production technique | Vinification: grapes harvested and selected by hand, gentle pressing; fermentation in stainless steel vats at controlled temperature (28-30 °C) with rackings and délestage; maceration for 21-25 days; pump-overs for 15-20 days; malolactic fermentation in steel; ageing for 24 months in French and Slavonian oak barrels, then further ageing in vat and in bottle. |
| Wine making | Grapes harvested and selected by hand, gentle pressing; fermentation in stainless steel vats at controlled temperature (28-30 °C) with rackings and délestage; maceration for 21-25 days; pump-overs for 15-20 days for maximum colour extraction; malolactic fermentation in steel; ageing for 24 months in French and Slavonian oak barrels, then further ageing in tank and in bottle before release. |
| Aging | 24 months in 60 hl French and Slavonian oak barrels, followed by further maturation in tank and bottle before release. |
| Total acidity | 5.7 gr/L |
| PH | 3.6 |
| Dry extract | 33.9 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |