Overview
Italy's most celebrated red wine. 100% Sangiovese aged minimum 5 years (7 for Riserva) in oak. Montalcino's south-facing hills and dry, windy climate produce Sangiovese of extraordinary tannic grip and longevity — the 'Barolo of Tuscany'.
In The Glass
- Colour
- Medium garnet
- Nose
- Dried cherry, Pomegranate, Fig, Iron and Earth.
- Palate
- Italy's most age-worthy — iron tannins, eternal rose petal, majestic. Generally very full-bodied, crisp acidity, grippy tannins, dry, with a very long finish.
Tasting Profile
Body Very Full5/5
Tannins Grippy5/5
Acidity Crisp4/5
Sweetness Bone Dry1/5
Alcohol High4/5
Grapes
Sangiovese Grosso (Brunello)
Aromas And Notes
Dried cherryPomegranateFigDark plumIronEarthDried herbsLeatherTarRose petalTobaccoGame
Terroir
Mediterranean continental — hot, dry summers. 564m altitude on Monte Amiata's slopes.
Galestro (schist)Alberese (clay-limestone)Tuff
Food Pairings
Wild boar (cinghiale)Bistecca FiorentinaPecorino StagionatoTruffle pasta
Notable Producers
- Biondi-Santi, founded 1888 - Brunello di Montalcino Riserva
- Soldera Case Basse, founded 1972 - Brunello Soldera
- Canalicchio di Sopra, founded 1970 - Brunello Vigna Fontemaggio