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Brunello di Montalcino DOCG - Fortezza - Cantina di Montalcino 2016
Cantina Di MontalcinoSangiovese Grosso Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 75 cl 2016
CHF 22.89−19%(CHF 30.52/ℓ)
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Technical information
- Producer
- Cantina Di Montalcino
- Name
- Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
- Variety
- Sangiovese Grosso
- Vintage
- 2016
- Gradation
- 13.5%
- Format
- 75 cl
- Aromatic profile
- Red fruits, spices, leather, tobacco
- Vinification method
- Steel fermentation, long maceration
- Aging
- Minimum 5 years
- Type of cask
- Large oak casks and barriques
- Color
- Intense ruby red
- Serving temperature
- 16-18°C
- Recommended consumption
- Within 10-15 years from harvest
- Pairing
- Red meats, game, aged cheeses
- Region
- Tuscany
- Country
- Italy
- Production area
- Montalcino
- Type
- Red wine
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The Brunello di Montalcino DOCG produced by the Cantina di Montalcino, under the "Fortezza" label, represents one of the pinnacles of Italian winemaking, celebrated worldwide for its extraordinary elegance and complexity. Produced in the heart of Tuscany, where the climatic conditions and unique terroir confer distinctive characteristics to this wine.
The "Fortezza" label is derived from Sangiovese Grosso grapes, carefully selected and hand-picked from the best vineyards in the Montalcino area. The maturation of Brunello di Montalcino Fortezza takes place for at least 24 months in oak barrels of different sizes, followed by further refinement in the bottle, which can last several months depending on the vintage.
On the nose, the Brunello di Montalcino Fortezza presents an intense and complex bouquet, with notes of ripe red fruits, spices, fine woods, and a slight hint of balsamic. On the palate, the wine reveals a robust and enveloping structure, with perfectly balanced tannic equilibrium and an aromatic persistence that recalls olfactory sensations, culminating in a long and satisfying finish.
The Brunello di Montalcino DOCG Fortezza is best served at a temperature of 18°C and pairs perfectly with red meat dishes, game, and aged cheeses. A wine that can be enjoyed immediately but also has great aging potential, evolving beautifully if stored in the appropriate cellar conditions.
This representation of Brunello di Montalcino from Cantina di Montalcino is not just a wine, but a complete sensory experience, encapsulating the passion and winemaking tradition of one of Italy's most prestigious regions.
The "Fortezza" label is derived from Sangiovese Grosso grapes, carefully selected and hand-picked from the best vineyards in the Montalcino area. The maturation of Brunello di Montalcino Fortezza takes place for at least 24 months in oak barrels of different sizes, followed by further refinement in the bottle, which can last several months depending on the vintage.
On the nose, the Brunello di Montalcino Fortezza presents an intense and complex bouquet, with notes of ripe red fruits, spices, fine woods, and a slight hint of balsamic. On the palate, the wine reveals a robust and enveloping structure, with perfectly balanced tannic equilibrium and an aromatic persistence that recalls olfactory sensations, culminating in a long and satisfying finish.
The Brunello di Montalcino DOCG Fortezza is best served at a temperature of 18°C and pairs perfectly with red meat dishes, game, and aged cheeses. A wine that can be enjoyed immediately but also has great aging potential, evolving beautifully if stored in the appropriate cellar conditions.
This representation of Brunello di Montalcino from Cantina di Montalcino is not just a wine, but a complete sensory experience, encapsulating the passion and winemaking tradition of one of Italy's most prestigious regions.
The winery
Cantina di Montalcino
ToscanaItaliaSince 1970
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.
- Grape varieties
- 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.
The story
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 recognition
Recognitions and participation: inclusion in the circuit of design wineries in Tuscany and mention in the "New Art and Wine in Tuscany" project.