Fanti Brunello di Montalcino Vallocchio 2012

Fanti Brunello di Montalcino Vallocchio 2012

Fanti, 0,75 l - 15.00%
100% Sangiovese

£ 38.40
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Tuscany - Italy
Red still

How to serve

Serve at:

16 - 18°C.

Longevity:

15 - 25 years

Glass:
Full Bodied and Very Aged Red Wines
Fanti Brunello di Montalcino Vallocchio 2012

Colour

Deep ruby red with garnet nuances.

Bouquet

The nose boasts fruit aromas of cherry and plum; blueberry jam accompanied by fresh spices, tobacco and licorice.

Flavour

The round palate displays an incredibly dense suite of firm and sweet tannins, which lend structure and power without being astringent.

Pairing

Meat
Game
Cheese

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Features

Name Fanti Brunello di Montalcino Vallocchio 2012
Type Red still
Classification DOCG Brunello di Montalcino
Year 2012
Size 0,75 l Standard
Alcohol content 15.00% by volume
Grape varieties 100% Sangiovese
Country Italy
Region Tuscany
Origin Castelnuovo dell'Abate - Montalcino (SI)
Yield per hectare 60 q.li/ha
Harvest From the second half of september to the middle of october.
Fermentation temperature 25-30 °C
Fermentation period 30 days.
Vinification 30 days in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature (25-30 °C).
Ageing 30 months in wood, 50% in tonneaux of 500 lt and 50% in big oak barrels of 30hl. 12 months bottle ageing.
Allergens Contains sulphites

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Vintage

xtraWine
94/100 
2012
Robert Parker
92/100 
2011
Wine Spectator
91/100 
2011
James Suckling
94/100 
2010
Robert Parker
92/100 
2010
Veronelli
 
3 gold stars - One of the best wines ever. Top rated for at least 3 years. 2010
Wine Spectator
94/100 
2010
Veronelli
 
3 gold stars - One of the best wines ever. Top rated for at least 3 years. 2006
Wine Spectator
96/100 
2001
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The area of vineyards has been developed in the amphitheatre of the south facing hills of Castelnuovo dell'Abate, at 350-430m asl, a part of which are to be found quite near the wonderful Roman Basilica of Sant'Antimo, and the rest in the hill side s...

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