Brunello di Montalcino DOCG - Fortezza - Cantina di Montalcino
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG - Fortezza - Cantina di Montalcino
Cantina Di Montalcino

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG - Fortezza - Cantina di Montalcino 2017

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Format: 75 cl

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$43.54


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Producer Cantina Di Montalcino
Name Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
Variety Sangiovese Grosso
Vintage 2017
Gradation 13.5%
Format 75 cl
Aromatic profile Red fruits, spices, leather, tobacco
Vinification method Steel fermentation, long maceration
Region Tuscany
Production area Montalcino
Country Italy
Type Red wine
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

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The Brunello di Montalcino DOCG - Fortezza, produced by the renowned Cantina di Montalcino, is a superb expression of elegance and refinement, reflecting the exceptional terroir of the Tuscan region. This wine is a pure Sangiovese, the emblematic grape variety of the area, which is meticulously cared for to ensure superior quality.

After a meticulous selection of the grapes, the Brunello di Montalcino DOCG by Fortezza undergoes a long maturation period, spending at least four years between oak barrels and bottle aging. This process imparts noteworthy complexity and an intensely layered aromatic bouquet to the wine.

Visually, it presents a deep ruby red color, tending towards garnet with aging. On the nose, the Brunello di Montalcino by Fortezza stands out for its intense aromas of ripe red fruits, such as cherries and plums, with hints of spices, leather, tobacco, and dark chocolate that evolve as the wine breathes.

On the palate, it is rich and enveloping, with a robust yet elegantly smooth tannic structure, promising excellent aging potential. The balance between the lively acidity and the concentration of ripe fruit is impeccable, leading to a long and persistently harmonious finish.

The Brunello di Montalcino DOCG - Fortezza is ideal for accompanying richly flavored dishes such as red meat roasts, game, and aged cheeses. This wine not only represents the viticultural heart of Montalcino but also offers a tasting experience that remains memorable. Ideal for special occasions or as a prestigious addition to any wine collection.
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How to serve

Glass:

Balloon Chalice

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Serve to:

16-18°C


When to drink it:

This wine is good straight away but you can age it for 10-15 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.
Shop all wines from Cantina di Montalcino The winery Cantina di Montalcino
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.

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Official Awards

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