Brunello di Montalcino 2019
DOCG, La Gerla, 1500 ml
Description
A noble and elegant wine of peerless finesse; undoubtedly a worthy representative of Tuscany. Its bouquet is characterised by spicy aromas reminiscent of truffles, pickled cherries and juniper. Balsamic notes and a hint of fruit compote are wreathed in the scent of myrtle and broom. Fresh and powerful with the taste of dried fruits, it is characterised by a distinctive structure on the palate. It’s worthwhile keeping a few bottles in the cellar, but, to enjoy it at its best, you shouldn’t wait before decanting it.
Attributes
| Grape variety: | Brunello |
| Producer: | Fattoria La Gerla / Sergio Rossi |
| Origin: | Italy / Toscana / Brunello di Montalcino |
| Other bottle sizes: | 375 ml 750 ml |
| Label: | Vegan |
| Ripening potential: | 5 to 10 years |
| Drinking temperature: | 16 to 18 °C |
| Food Pairing: | Roast saddle of venison, Saddle of lamb fillet with herb jus, Wild fowl, Risotto with ceps |
| Vinification: | long must fermentation |
| Harvest: | hand-picking, strict selection |
| Maturation: | in large wooden barrel/foudre, some months bottle storage before sale |
| Maturation duration: | 48 months |
| Volume: | 13.5 % |
| Note: | Contains sulphites |
Brunello
Epitome of Tuscany
Chianti classico, Brunello di Montalcino, Vino nobile di Montepulciano: the Sangiovese is in each of the classic red wines from Tuscany. For a long time, it was assumed that its birthplace was here. After all, it appeared under various synonyms in Tuscan documents dating from 1600. But in 2004, researchers unveiled that one of its parents originated in Calabria in southern Italy. Today, it is the most planted variety in Italy. In addition to Tuscany, it fares well in Emilia-Romagna, Marche or Umbria. It is an exceptionally lovable wine: its aromas of cherry and plum, violets and spices are complemented by fresh acidity and a juicy texture. It wins people around both as cheerful, drinkable wines with pizza and pasta and as barrel-aged top class wines. Carried by Italian immigrants, it found its way to California and Argentina. However, it does not have the same reputation there.
Italy
Italy – Where wine is a way of life
The Italian wine regions are extremely diverse, and this is made clear in their wines. Established varieties such as Merlot, Syrah, and Sauvignon can be found on just 15 percent of the total vine growing area. The remaining 85 percent is reserved for autochthonous, indigenous varieties. More than 2,000 different grape varieties are grown under diverse conditions and pressed with various techniques into wines that reach the top tier of the international wine market.
