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Az. Agr. Le Chiuse di Sotto

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG - Az. Agr. Le Chiuse di Sotto 2018

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Format: 75 cl

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Producer Az. Agr. Le Chiuse di Sotto
Name Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
Variety Sangiovese Grosso
Vintage 2018
Gradation 14.5%
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
Il Brunello di Montalcino DOCG dell'Azienda Agricola Le Chiuse di Sotto è un vino che incarna l'essenza della tradizione vinicola toscana. Questo Brunello, prodotto esclusivamente con uve Sangiovese, si distingue per il suo carattere robusto e complesso, che riflette la qualità del terroir di Montalcino.

Alla vista, presenta un colore rosso rubino intenso, che tende al granato con l'invecchiamento. Al naso, rivela un bouquet ricco e variegato con note di frutti rossi maturi, ciliegia sotto spirito, e sfumature di spezie dolci come la vaniglia e il tabacco. Un sottile sentore di cuoio e terra bagnata arricchisce ulteriormente l'esperienza olfattiva.

In bocca, questo Brunello si caratterizza per la sua struttura solida e ben equilibrata. I tannini sono presenti, ma armoniosi, e contribuiscono a dare profondità e longevità al vino. Il sapore è pieno e avvolgente, con un lungo finale che lascia una piacevole sensazione di frutta e spezie.

Ideale per accompagnare piatti robusti come arrosti, cacciagione e formaggi stagionati, il Brunello di Montalcino dell'Azienda Agricola Le Chiuse di Sotto offre un’esperienza enologica di alto livello, perfetta per gli amanti dei vini di grande personalità e complessità. Ogni sorso è una celebrazione della tradizione e della maestria vinicola toscana.
The winery

Az. Agr. Le Chiuse di Sotto – Winery in Toscana

Discover the story and wines of Az. Agr. Le Chiuse di Sotto.

Winery in Montalcino run by the Brunelli family, known for producing Brunello and Rosso di Montalcino primarily from Sangiovese and managed with an organic approach.
Region: Toscana
Country: Italia
Founded: 1987
Grapes: Sangiovese, Merlot
Vineyards: 6.5 hectares divided into several parcels in Montalcino. Declared organic viticulture / herbicide-free with manual soil management. Production focused on Sangiovese with a small proportion of Merlot. The 2016 vintage of the Brunello received the highest score from Wine Advocate.
Winery history
The Le Chiuse di Sotto estate is closely associated with the Brunelli family: Gianni Brunelli took over the family estate and oversaw its renovation and the replanting of the vineyards; after his passing, the family continued to manage it. The timeline and details about the property and its expansions are documented on the official website and in industry profiles.
Production philosophy
Pursuit of finesse and respect for the land: the winery states that it manages its vineyards according to organic practices, with manual work between the rows, no use of herbicides, and targeted organic fertilization for each vine, with the aim of producing expressive, clean wines.
Terroir and vineyards
The vineyards are distributed across the hills of Montalcino, with soils varying from tuff and clay to galestro, sand and sandstones. The parcels mentioned have different exposures and elevations.
Awards and recognitions
The estate's Brunello has received notable recognition: for example, the 2016 vintage was awarded 100 points by Wine Advocate, according to industry sources.

Official Awards

Expert Prize Description Vintage
Robert Parker 90+ 2018