La Rasina
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 |
| Aging | Initial maturation in steel, then one year in small wooden barrels and a further 12 months in large capacity casks (20–42 hectolitres), for at least 24 months in wood overall; final ageing in bottle for about 1 year and 3 months. |
- Brunello DOCG 2021: Organic still red wine produced in Montalcino, Tuscany
- Grapes: 100% Sangiovese; 14.5% vol for a dry, warm and enveloping sip
- Aromas: iris, black cherry and blackcurrant, with notes of mint, liquorice, leather and tobacco
- Ageing: 15 days of maceration, 24 months in wood and around 15 months in bottle
- Serving and pairings: serve at 18–20°C after 1 hour of decanting; ideal with game and mature cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
La Rasina Brunello di Montalcino is an organic red wine that embodies the essence of Brunello di Montalcino. Made from Sangiovese grapes, it displays a garnet colour and a bouquet dominated by iris, black cherry and blackcurrant. The fruity profile is interwoven with balsamic hints of mint, liquorice and distinct notes of leather and pipe tobacco. On the palate, it is dry and warm, supported by extremely smooth tannins and a pleasant savouriness. The sip boasts an enveloping structure and a long finish, with a persistent fruity recall. Excellent as a meditation wine, it pairs superbly with game, robust meats and mature cheeses.
Where it comes from
This territorial expression comes to life on the north-eastern slope of the Montalcino hill. The vineyards of the La Rasina estate are situated at around three hundred and fifty metres above sea level, in a privileged panoramic position overlooking the Val d’Orcia park. This particular microclimate ensures an ideal habitat for the ripening of the grapes, while the rigorous sustainable agronomic management enhances the peculiarities of the soil. The fortunate combination of altitude and exposure gives the wine a balanced freshness and a masterful equilibrium oriented towards softness.
How it is produced
The vinification process begins with a fifteen-day maceration on the skins, for optimal polyphenolic extraction. After an initial period in steel, the wine matures in small barrels for the first year. Ageing then continues in large capacity barrels for a further twelve months, thus ensuring the minimum two years of wood ageing required for Brunello di Montalcino. The entire process concludes with a long final maturation of about fifteen months, a crucial step to refine the tannic texture, stabilise the colour and fully integrate the broad organoleptic spectrum before release.
History and Curiosities
Located in an ancient farmhouse on the north-eastern slope of Montalcino, La Rasina is a historic family estate overlooking the splendid Val d’Orcia. Under the careful guidance of Marco Mantengoli, the estate combines modern innovation with a long-standing paternal tradition to enhance the pure Sangiovese grapes, whose name pays homage to Monte Giove. The excellent 2021 vintage, awarded an impressive 96 points by James Suckling, encapsulates the essence of vineyards cultivated at 350 metres above sea level, offering an organic Brunello di Montalcino with a powerful and enveloping structure.
Awards
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2021
96/100
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: 1988
- Oenologist: Marco Mantengoli
- Bottles produced: 70.000
- Hectares: 14
La Rasina stretches over 45 hectares, 11 of which for vines, 4 hectares of olive trees and the rest for arable land. It stretches on the north east of the Montalcino hill at a height of 350 meters above sea level. In front of it opens the Park of Val d ‘Orcia, famous to be UNESCO World Heritage. Read more
| Name | La Rasina 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 |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | La Rasina |
| Story | History and Curiosities Located in an ancient farmhouse on the north-eastern slope of Montalcino, La Rasina is a historic family estate overlooking the splendid Val d’Orcia. Under the careful guidance of Marco Mantengoli, the estate combines modern innovation with a long-standing paternal tradition to enhance the pure Sangiovese grapes, whose name pays homage to Monte Giove. The excellent 2021 vintage, awarded an impressive 96 points by James Suckling, encapsulates the essence of vineyards cultivated at 350 metres above sea level, offering an organic Brunello di Montalcino with a powerful and enveloping structure. |
| Origin | Montalcino (Siena), Toscana, Italia |
| Harvest | September |
| Fermentation | Approximately 15 days |
| Production technique | Maceration on the skins for about 15 days; initial maturation in steel, then in small wooden barrels and subsequently in large capacity barrels; final refinement in bottle |
| Wine making | Maceration on the skins for about 15 days; initial maturation in stainless steel, then in wood in small barrels for the first year and subsequently for another 12 months in large capacity barrels (20–42 hectolitres); total time in wood for a minimum of 24 months, as required by the production regulations; final ageing in bottle for about 1 year and 3 months. |
| Aging | Initial maturation in steel, then one year in small wooden barrels and a further 12 months in large capacity casks (20–42 hectolitres), for at least 24 months in wood overall; final ageing in bottle for about 1 year and 3 months. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |