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| Wine name |
Brunello di Montalcino
[broo-nell-oh dee mon-tahl-chee-noh] |
| Type of wine |
Red wine |
| Production zone |
The communal territory
of Montalcino, province of Siena. Brunello di Montalcino DOCG is a great red
wine of Tuscany. Brunello is a local term referring to the
grape variety red Sangiovese. This wine is of superior
quality and limited production. Intense, concentrated and
tannic, it tends to require long aging and comes onto the
market five years after the harvest |
| Grapes |
Sangiovese |
| Ageing |
It must be cask aged for a minimum of
36 months, and one year after bottling before release, the "Riserva"
5 years |
Features, color,
smell, flavor, taste etc. |
Cherry red with a pink edge and just a
suggestion of browning. Soft,
full-flavored wine with a velvety texture,
full-bodied and very chunky,
with lots of round tannins and a long, long finish. |
| Alcoholic strength |
12,5° C |
| Serving temp. |
18 - 20° C |
| Matching foods |
Brunello should be enjoyed with flavorful
steaks, game stews, grilled meats, lamb chops or roasts, local pecorino and other flavorful cheeses such as Parmigiano Reggiano. |
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