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Donatella Cinelli Colombini
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Brunello di Montalcino DOCG - Donatella Cinelli Colombini 2020
Format: 75 cl
43,69 €
Recommended price: 53,03 €
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Technical information
Producer
|
Donatella Cinelli Colombini |
Name
|
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG |
Variety
|
Sangiovese Grosso |
Vintage
|
2020 |
Gradation
|
14.5% |
Format
|
75 cl |
 Aromatic profile |
Red fruits, spices, leather, tobacco |
Vinification method
|
Steel fermentation, long maceration |
Region
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Tuscany |
Production area
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Montalcino |
Country
|
Italy |
Type
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Red wine |
Aging
|
Minimum 5 years |
Type of cask
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Large oak casks and barriques |
 Color |
Intense ruby red |
Serving temperature
|
16-18°C |
Recommended consumption
|
From 5 to 15 years |
Pairing
|
Red meats, game, aged cheeses |
The Brunello di Montalcino DOCG by Donatella Cinelli Colombini is one of the jewels of Italian viticulture, originating from the historic region of Tuscany. This wine is made exclusively from Sangiovese grapes, cultivated in the clay-rich and galestro-laden soils typical of the Montalcino area, which give the wine a robust structure and exceptional aging potential.
Donatella Cinelli Colombini's Brunello di Montalcino is distinguished by its fermentation and maturation process, which takes place in large oak barrels for a period that can exceed thirty-six months, followed by further refinement in the bottle. This process helps to create a wine of impressive aromatic complexity, blending notes of ripe red fruits, such as cherries and plums, with hints of tobacco, leather, and delicate spices.
Visually, the Brunello has a deep ruby red color, which tends to garnet as it ages. On the palate, it is rich and persistent, characterized by well-structured tannins and a perfect balance between acidity and alcohol, making it an ideal companion for rich dishes such as roasted meats, game, and aged cheeses.
Serving this wine between 18 and 20 degrees Celsius will allow you to fully appreciate its range of flavors and aromatics. Considered one of the finest examples of Brunello di Montalcino, it is a wine that promises to evolve and improve further, if properly stored in a cellar.
Purchasing Donatella Cinelli Colombini's Brunello di Montalcino DOCG is not just choosing a wine, but an enduring and evolving tasting experience that leaves a lasting impression.
Donatella Cinelli Colombini's Brunello di Montalcino is distinguished by its fermentation and maturation process, which takes place in large oak barrels for a period that can exceed thirty-six months, followed by further refinement in the bottle. This process helps to create a wine of impressive aromatic complexity, blending notes of ripe red fruits, such as cherries and plums, with hints of tobacco, leather, and delicate spices.
Visually, the Brunello has a deep ruby red color, which tends to garnet as it ages. On the palate, it is rich and persistent, characterized by well-structured tannins and a perfect balance between acidity and alcohol, making it an ideal companion for rich dishes such as roasted meats, game, and aged cheeses.
Serving this wine between 18 and 20 degrees Celsius will allow you to fully appreciate its range of flavors and aromatics. Considered one of the finest examples of Brunello di Montalcino, it is a wine that promises to evolve and improve further, if properly stored in a cellar.
Purchasing Donatella Cinelli Colombini's Brunello di Montalcino DOCG is not just choosing a wine, but an enduring and evolving tasting experience that leaves a lasting impression.
The winery
Donatella Cinelli Colombini – Winery in Toscana
Discover the story and wines of Donatella Cinelli Colombini.
A Tuscan winery with two estates (Casato Prime Donne in Montalcino and Fattoria del Colle in Trequanda), known for its Brunello wines, its approach to wine tourism, and for a cellar team composed entirely of women.
Region:
Toscana
Country:
Italia
Grapes:
Sangiovese (Brunello), Merlot, Sagrantino, Traminer aromatico, Trebbiano Toscano, Malvasia del Chianti, Foglia Tonda
Casato Prime Donne: the first Italian winery with an all-female team.
Two main estates: Casato Prime Donne and Fattoria del Colle.
Projects to recover native grape varieties and wines linked to the local area.
Wide range of wine tourism options: guided tours, tastings, agritourism and cooking classes.
Diversified production: Brunello, Orcia, Chianti and IGT wines, Vin Santo and extra virgin olive oil.
Winery history
The family has been connected to the hills of southern Siena for centuries: parts of the estates date back to the 16th century and Fattoria del Colle returned to the family in 1919. In recent years Donatella Cinelli Colombini has relaunched the properties, grouping them under her name and opening the modern facilities of Fattoria del Colle and Casato Prime Donne in the early 2000s. On the estate's website and in official materials, milestones such as the renovation of the vineyards, the opening of the cellars and the recognitions she has received over the course of her career are mentioned.
Production philosophy
The estate combines a long-standing tradition with modern cellar practices, highlighting local grape varieties and careful farming. It promotes wine tourism through agritourism accommodation, cooking classes and tasting experiences. It is also known for recovering abandoned native varieties and for its strong focus on the visitor experience.
Terroir and vineyards
The main activities are based in Tuscany: Casato Prime Donne is located in Montalcino and Fattoria del Colle in Trequanda, in the area between Val d'Orcia and the Chianti/Orcia DOC. Both estates host vineyards, historic cellars and hospitality facilities offering tours, tastings and wine-and-food stays.
Awards and recognitions
Among the awards the winery has received are the Oscar Bibenda and the Premio Internazionale Vinitaly.
Official Awards
| Expert | Prize | Description | Vintage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gambero Rosso |  |
3 Bicchieri Rossi - Eccellenza Assoluta | 2015 |
| Bibenda |  |
4 Grappoli d'uva | 2015 |
| Decanter | 90+ | 2015 | |
| James Suckling | 90+ | 2015 | |
| James Suckling | 90+ | 2016 | |
| Robert Parker | 90+ | 2015 | |
| Robert Parker | 90+ | 2016 | |
| Vinous | 90+ | 2016 | |
| Wine Spectator | 90+ | 2015 | |
| Wine Spectator | 90+ | 2016 |
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