Cantina di Montalcino
Brunello Montalcino 2020
| Denomination | DOCG Brunello di Montalcino |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sangiovese |
| Aging | It is aged for at least 2 years in Slavonian oak barrels (also in casks and barriques). |
- Name and vintage: Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2020, 14% vol, Tuscany
- Grapes and origin: 100% Sangiovese from the vineyards of Val di Cava, hills of Montalcino
- Vinification: maceration for 15–20 days with gentle pumping over and fermentation at 30–32 °C
- Ageing: minimum 2 years in Slavonian oak barrels and barriques
- Tasting notes: hints of dark fruit and spices, ideal with meats and mature cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
The Brunello di Montalcino from Cantina di Montalcino is a still red wine made from Sangiovese grapes. It appears a clear ruby red in the glass, accompanied by an intense and persistent aromatic profile. On the nose, notes of blackberry and cherry emerge, combined with refined hints of cocoa and spices. On the palate, it reveals itself as powerful and elegant, with velvety tannins perfectly integrated into a deep structure. The prolonged finish offers a pleasant aftertaste of sweet tobacco. This wine is best enjoyed with substantial red meats, game, and mature cheeses.
Where it comes from
The vines grow on the Sienese hills of Montalcino, in the Val di Cava subzone. The area is protected by Monte Amiata and bordered by the valleys of the Orcia, Asso, and Ombrone rivers, which create slopes with specific soil and climate conditions. This configuration enhances the aromatic intensity typical of Brunello di Montalcino. The agronomic management is overseen by the Cantina di Montalcino under the guidance of oenologist Riccardo Pucci. The company makes the most of the local microclimate, harvesting only healthy bunches that express the authenticity of the surrounding area.
How it is produced
The production process begins with a careful selection of the grape bunches. The red vinification involves maceration on the skins for about fifteen to twenty days, essential to enhance the character of the Sangiovese grape. Thanks to gentle pumping over, fermentation is managed at controlled temperatures to best extract the polyphenols. The wine then continues with ageing in Slavonian oak barrels for at least two years. This slow maturation smooths its structure and enriches its complexity, giving it remarkable longevity, ideal for long ageing.
History and Curiosities
Founded in 1970, the Cantina di Montalcino is the only cooperative to produce this renowned wine among the lush hills of Siena. An expression of a unique territory, shaped by Monte Amiata and the surrounding valleys, this Brunello di Montalcino DOCG is made exclusively from 100% Sangiovese grapes. A meticulous maceration and ageing in oak barrels give rise to a red wine of unmistakable elegance. An absolute excellence, awarded 92 points by James Suckling, offering the palate velvety tannins, notes of black fruits and a harmonious finish.
Awards
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2020
92/100
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.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
18 - 20 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1970
- Oenologist: Riccardo Pucci
- Bottles produced: 300.000
- Hectares: 90
Cantina di Montalcino is located about 35km from Siena, right opposite the Sienese hilltop town of the same name, surrounded by meadows, olive trees and the beautiful vineyards of the Val di Cava, along the extraordinary Eroica route. Read more
| Name | Cantina di Montalcino Brunello Montalcino 2020 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Brunello di Montalcino DOCG |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sangiovese |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Cantina di Montalcino |
| Story | History and Curiosities Founded in 1970, the Cantina di Montalcino is the only cooperative to produce this renowned wine among the lush hills of Siena. An expression of a unique territory, shaped by Monte Amiata and the surrounding valleys, this Brunello di Montalcino DOCG is made exclusively from 100% Sangiovese grapes. A meticulous maceration and ageing in oak barrels give rise to a red wine of unmistakable elegance. An absolute excellence, awarded 92 points by James Suckling, offering the palate velvety tannins, notes of black fruits and a harmonious finish. |
| Origin | Hilly areas of the municipality of Montalcino (Siena) |
| Fermentation temperature | 30–32 °C |
| Fermentation | 15-20 days |
| Production technique | Vinification in red with maceration on the skins for 15-20 days; gentle pumping over; fermentation at 30-32 °C; ageing for at least 2 years in Slavonian oak casks and barriques |
| Wine making | Red vinification with maceration on the skins for 15-20 days; gentle pumping over; fermentation at 30-32 °C. |
| Aging | It is aged for at least 2 years in Slavonian oak barrels (also in casks and barriques). |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |