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Producer Cantina Di Montalcino
Name Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
Variety Sangiovese Grosso
Vintage 2012
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
Cantina Di Montalcino

Brunello Di Montalcino DOCG - Cantina Di Montalcino 2012

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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 2012
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

The Brunello di Montalcino DOCG from Cantina di Montalcino represents a prestigious label in the world of Italian wine, celebrated for its robustness and aromatic complexity. Originating from the Tuscan region, this red wine is made exclusively from Sangiovese grapes, locally known as "Brunello."

Cantina di Montalcino, located in the heart of this appellation, utilizes traditional winemaking methods that honor the terroir and ancient traditions of the area. Brunello di Montalcino is renowned for its long aging process, which includes at least two years in wooden barrels followed by additional months in the bottle, giving the wine an extraordinary complexity of flavors and a balanced tannic structure.

Visually, Brunello di Montalcino showcases an intense ruby red color, tending towards garnet with aging. On the nose, it offers a complex bouquet with notes of ripe red fruits, spices, leather, and subtle hints of tobacco and chocolate. On the palate, it is vigorous and full-bodied, with a well-integrated tannic structure and aromatic persistence that invites contemplative tasting.

This wine pairs ideally with hearty dishes such as braised meats, game, and aged cheeses. Even as a meditative drink, Brunello di Montalcino from Cantina di Montalcino offers an authentic expression of its territory, ensuring a deeply satisfying tasting experience. It is a wine that continues to evolve and surprise even many years after the vintage.


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How to serve

Glass:

Goblet Wide Opening

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


Producer: Cantina Di Montalcino

Official Awards

Expert Prize Description Vintage
James Suckling 90+ 2015
James Suckling 90+ 2016
James Suckling 90+ 2017

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