The
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG is a visibly limpid, brilliant wine with a bright garnet color. It comes with an intense, persistent, ample and ethereal perfume. Scents of undergrowth, aromatic wood, light vanilla, jam and berries delight wine lovers. On the palate it shows an elegant harmonious body which is vigorous and racy. Dry and with lengthy aromatic persistence, this wine is great to enjoy at the dining table with family and friends.
- Vintage year: 2007 or Riserva 2006
- Type of wine: red.
- Grape variety: 100% Sangiovese.
- Great aging potential.
- Region: Tuscany.
- Country of origin: Italy.
- Sweetness: dry
Production Rules of Brunello di Montalcino
Brunello di Montalcino was recognized as a wine of DENOMINATION OF CONTROLLED AND GUARANTEED ORIGIN with the Presidential Decree: D.P.R. 1/7/1980, and various modifications ensued subsequently. The rules established by the disciplinary regulations in vigour according to the Decree of 19/5/1998 are as follows:
- Production area: The Montalcino Township
- Variety: Sangiovese (also called “Brunello” in Montalcino)
- Maximum yield of grapes: 80 quintals per hectare
- Ratio of grape yield to wine: 68%
- Minimum aging in wood: 2 years in oak. Minimum aging in bottles: 4 months
(6 months for the Riserva)
- Colour: intense ruby red tending towards garnet as it ages
- Odour: characteristic intense perfume
- Taste: dry, warm, lightly tannic, robust and harmonious
- Minimum alcohol content: 12.5% Vol.
- Minimum total acidity: 5 g/lt
- Minimum net dry extract: 24 g/lt
- Bottling: can only be done with the production area
- Ready to be sold: 5 years after the year of the harvest (6 years for the Riserva)
- Packaging: Brunello di Montalcino can only be sold if it is in Bordelaise
shaped bottles