Solaria (Patrizia Cencioni)
Brunello di Montalcino 2020
Other years:
2021| Denomination | DOCG Brunello di Montalcino |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sangiovese |
| Aging | 24 mesi in barrique di Allier; affinamento in bottiglia minimo 6 mesi |
| Other years | 2021 |
- Name and grape: Brunello di Montalcino DOCG made from 100% Sangiovese, Tuscany
- Ageing: 24 months in Allier barriques followed by at least 6 months in bottle
- Aromatic profile: ethereal and complex bouquet with ripe fruit and balanced woody notes
- Taste and colour: intense ruby red with garnet highlights, robust structure and velvety tannins
- Pairings and serving: perfect with roasts and game; serve at 18–20 °C after one hour of decanting
Description
What kind of wine it is
The Patrizia Cencioni Brunello di Montalcino is a still red wine that embodies the essence of the renowned Tuscan denomination. Made from Sangiovese grapes, it displays a deep ruby colour enriched with elegant garnet highlights. On the nose, it offers an ethereal and complex bouquet, where fruity notes blend harmoniously with delicate hints derived from the wood. On the palate, it reveals a powerful structure and velvety texture, supported by soft tannins that make each sip balanced—perfect for pairing with roasts, game, and mature cheeses.
Where it comes from
The vineyards of the Patrizia Cencioni winery stretch across the south-eastern slope of the Montalcino hill. The vines grow on a natural plateau that enjoys optimal sun exposure, a crucial factor for the perfect ripening of the grapes and the development of the aromatic profile. The soil, characterised by a tuffaceous-clay matrix and rich in stones, gives the wine pronounced intensity and that unmistakable territorial signature which distinguishes the great reds of this area.
How it is produced
Production begins with a prolonged maceration on the skins, punctuated by frequent pump-overs and a final stage in which the temperature is controlled to favour optimal extraction. The wine then matures for 24 months in Allier oak barrels, a crucial period for refining the tannic texture and enriching the sensory profile. This is followed by an essential bottle ageing of at least six months, allowing the wine to reach its final balance, harmonising structural vigour with a pleasant softness and profound aromatic complexity.
History and Curiosities
Created in 1990 by the Solaria winery of Patrizia Cencioni, this prestigious Brunello di Montalcino DOCG enhances the soul of pure Tuscan Sangiovese. Born on sunny, stony soils, the wine matures for 24 months in Allier barriques, which shape its powerful structure and soft, seductive tannins. Praised by international critics, the 2020 vintage offers a deep ruby colour and an ethereal and complex aromatic profile, elevating every tasting thanks to the authentic excellence of an unrivalled wine region.
Awards
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2020
4Italian Sommelier Foundation (FIS) guide This has been one of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy for over 10 years.
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2020
2This guide is highly respected and offers the most comprehensive review of Italian wines. It has a long tradition and is based on blind tastings carried out by over 100 experts.
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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.
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2020
91/100
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: 1990
- Bottles produced: 40.000
- Hectares: 9
These are the elements on which the Solaria farm of Montalcino has focussed.
Solaria’a vineyards are located on a natural plateau on the sloping south-east side of a Montalcino hill where, from dawn to dusk, the vines are ideally exposed to the heat of the sun. Read more
| Name | Patrizia Cencioni Brunello di Montalcino 2020 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Brunello di Montalcino DOCG |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sangiovese |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Solaria (Patrizia Cencioni) |
| Story | History and Curiosities Created in 1990 by the Solaria winery of Patrizia Cencioni, this prestigious Brunello di Montalcino DOCG enhances the soul of pure Tuscan Sangiovese. Born on sunny, stony soils, the wine matures for 24 months in Allier barriques, which shape its powerful structure and soft, seductive tannins. Praised by international critics, the 2020 vintage offers a deep ruby colour and an ethereal and complex aromatic profile, elevating every tasting thanks to the authentic excellence of an unrivalled wine region. |
| Origin | Fianco sud-est del colle di Montalcino |
| Soil composition | Tuffaceous-clayey, very rich in skeleton |
| Cultivation system | Balanced bilateral spur cordon |
| Plants per hectare | 4000 |
| Fermentation temperature | Maximum temperature allowed to rise freely up to 33 °C |
| Production technique | Long maceration on the skins with frequent staggered pump-overs and a final resting phase; maximum temperature allowed to rise freely up to 33 °C; ageing for 24 months in Allier oak barriques and a minimum of 6 months in the bottle |
| Wine making | Long maceration on the skins with frequent staggered pump-overs, followed by a final resting phase; maximum temperature allowed to rise freely up to 33°C. |
| Aging | 24 mesi in barrique di Allier; affinamento in bottiglia minimo 6 mesi |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |