Tiezzi
Brunello di Montalcino Vigna Soccorso 2021
| Denomination | DOCG Brunello di Montalcino |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sangiovese |
| Aging | 44 months in 10–40 hectolitre Slavonian oak barrels |
Description
What kind of wine it is
Brunello di Montalcino Vigna Soccorso by Tiezzi is a Tuscan red wine that perfectly embodies the essence of the Sangiovese grape. On the nose, it offers an intense aromatic profile with notes of morello cherry, blackcurrant, vanilla and coffee. On the palate, it stands out for its elegance, supported by a fine tannic structure and nuances of bramble leading to a persistent and harmonious finish. Its significant structure ensures an excellent capacity for ageing over the years.
Where it comes from
The grapes come from the historic Podere Soccorso, a terraced vineyard bordered by dry-stone walls, roses and aromatic herbs. Situated at five hundred metres above sea level with a south-west exposure, the vineyard is cultivated using the high-density bush vine system. The silty-sandy soil, rich in stones and volcanic rocks, gives the wine a pronounced territorial identity. This unique microclimate helps to limit yields and promotes optimal ripening of the grapes.
How it is produced
The production process is based on meticulous manual care at every stage, from pruning to harvest. In the cellar, fermentation in Slavonian oak vats lasts for over twenty days. The wine gains complexity thanks to a long ageing period of forty-four months in large Slavonian oak casks, achieving extraordinary balance. To fully appreciate its harmony, it is recommended to decant for one hour before tasting, serving at a temperature between sixteen and eighteen degrees.
History and Curiosities
Founded in 1985, the Tiezzi winery produces its Brunello di Montalcino Vigna Soccorso in a magnificent terraced vineyard, bordered by ancient stone walls and fragrant roses. From this historic bush-trained vineyard come prized Sangiovese grapes, capable of expressing extraordinary elegance thanks to a patient ageing process of 44 months in large Slavonian oak barrels. Awarded an impressive 96 points by Decanter, the prestigious 2021 vintage captivates with intriguing notes of morello cherry and vanilla, offering a harmonious sip with great longevity.
Awards
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2021
96/100
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
94/100
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
94/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1985
- Oenologist: Enzo Tiezzi
- Bottles produced: 26.000
- Hectares: 6
The current company, founded in the eighties by Enzo Tiezzi, an agronomist and oenologist, covers 10 hectares, 3 of which are cultivated with olive groves and 6 with vineyards, divided into three farms: Cerrino, Cigaleta and Soccorso, heart and jewel of company. All the vineyards are bred with great love and attention, manually performing pruning, thinning and harvesting of the grapes.
The production philosophy followed by Enzo Tiezzi is the traditional one, which requires the fermentation of the grapes in wooden vats and the aging in large Slavonian oak barrels.
The three vineyards are located in different areas of the Ilcinese territory: Cerrino and Cigaleta are located 3 km from Montalcino to 350 meters above sea level; Vigna Soccorso, instead, is adjacent to the center of Montalcino, 500 meters above sea level, cultivated as a small tree, in order to limit its production and enhance its aesthetic appearance.
Vigna Soccorso looks like a stepped garden, surrounded by stone walls, roses, aromatic herbs, forest fruits, fruit trees: all fragrances that magically characterize in the glass the most representative wine of the winery. Read more
| Name | Enzo Tiezzi Brunello di Montalcino Vigna Soccorso 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 |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Tiezzi |
| Story | History and Curiosities Founded in 1985, the Tiezzi winery produces its Brunello di Montalcino Vigna Soccorso in a magnificent terraced vineyard, bordered by ancient stone walls and fragrant roses. From this historic bush-trained vineyard come prized Sangiovese grapes, capable of expressing extraordinary elegance thanks to a patient ageing process of 44 months in large Slavonian oak barrels. Awarded an impressive 96 points by Decanter, the prestigious 2021 vintage captivates with intriguing notes of morello cherry and vanilla, offering a harmonious sip with great longevity. |
| Origin | Montalcino (SI) |
| Soil composition | Silty/sandy soil, with coarse fragment inclusions; volcanic rocks and tuffs |
| Cultivation system | Bush vine training system with high planting density |
| Fermentation | Over 20 days |
| Production technique | Fermentation for over 20 days in Slavonian oak vats; ageing for 44 months in large Slavonian oak barrels |
| Wine making | Fermentazione per oltre 20 giorni in tini di rovere di Slavonia; affinamento di 44 mesi in grandi botti di rovere di Slavonia da 10–40 ettolitri. |
| Aging | 44 months in 10–40 hectolitre Slavonian oak barrels |
| Year production | 26000 bottles |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |