Cantina Di Montalcino

Brunello Di Montalcino DOCG - Cantina Di Montalcino 2017

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Format: 75 cl

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Technical information

Producer	Cantina Di Montalcino
Name	Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
Variety	Sangiovese Grosso
Vintage	2017
Gradation	13.5%
Format	75 cl
Aromatic profile	Notes of cherry, spices, tobacco, leather
Vinification method	Steel fermentation, long maceration
Region	Tuscany
Production area	Montalcino, Tuscany
Country	Italy
Type	Red
Aging	Minimum 5 years, of which 2 in wood
Type of cask	Large oak barrels
Color	Intense ruby red
Serving temperature	16-18°C
Recommended consumption	From 10 to 20 years from harvest
Pairing	Red meats, game, aged cheeses

Description

In the heart of Tuscany, Cantina Di Montalcino presents us with an enological gem: Brunello Di Montalcino DOCG. This wine represents the pinnacle of Italian winemaking tradition, celebrated worldwide for its robustness and aromatic complexity.

The meticulously selected harvest begins with a careful choice of Sangiovese grapes, handpicked from vineyards situated in the ideal hills of Montalcino. The unique microclimate of this area ensures optimal grape ripening, giving Brunello its intensity and richness of flavors.

After harvesting, the grapes undergo a slow fermentation process, followed by aging for at least four years, two of which are spent in oak barrels. This prolonged maturation period allows the wine to develop a complex bouquet of aromas, ranging from notes of ripe red fruits, like cherries and plums, to hints of tobacco, chocolate, and sweet spices.

Visually, Brunello Di Montalcino features a deep ruby red color that tends to turn orange with aging. On the palate, it is richly structured, well-balanced, and offers remarkable persistence that gives way to a soft and seductive finish.

Ideal as a companion for intense dishes such as braised meats, game, and aged cheeses, this wine enhances any refined dinner or special occasion and evolves beautifully even after many years in the cellar.

Cantina Di Montalcino has thus created not just a wine but a sensory experience that encapsulates the passion and art of winemaking in Italy.

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How to serve

Glass:

Goblet Wide Opening

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Serve to:

16-18°C

When to drink it:

This wine is good immediately but you can age it for 5-8 years

Production area

Tuscany

The winery

Cantina di Montalcino – Winery in Toscana

Discover the story and wines of Cantina di Montalcino.

Winery in Montalcino founded as a cooperative and now managed by an industrial group; renowned for its Brunello and Rosso di Montalcino and for a contemporary architectural project integrated into the landscape.

Region: Toscana

Country: Italia

Founded: 1970

Grapes: Sangiovese

Founded in 1970 as a local cooperative winery. Producer of Brunello di Montalcino and Rosso di Montalcino. Production facility covering approximately 5,000 m², with the cellar area on two levels. Cellar with barrel storage capacity, equipped with temperature control; the official text mentions 74 Slavonia barrels. Grapes sourced from the four quadrants of the municipality of Montalcino are used to highlight the different expressions of Sangiovese.

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Winery history

Founded as a local cooperative in 1970, the winery has undergone several phases of architectural renovation. Recently the winery came under the management of the Prosit Group; it nevertheless maintains ties with local growers who supply the grapes for its Brunello and Rosso di Montalcino labels.

Production philosophy

Enhancing Sangiovese from the territory of Montalcino through practices that prioritize the selection of grapes from the municipality’s four quadrants, with attention to controlled vinification and appropriate aging in wood for the more structured wines.

Terroir and vineyards

Located in Località Val di Cava, in the Montalcino area, the winery sources grapes from the four aspects of the municipal territory, each with distinct soil and climatic characteristics that contribute to the complexity of Montalcino wines.

Awards and recognitions

Recognitions and participation: inclusion in the circuit of design wineries in Tuscany and mention in the "New Art and Wine in Tuscany" project.