Brunello Montalcino Riserva gli Angeli 2015
DOCG, La Gerla, 1500 ml
| Grape variety: | Brunello |
| Producer: | Fattoria La Gerla / Sergio Rossi |
| Origin: | Italy / Toscana / Brunello di Montalcino |
Description
The angels watch over it: this exceptional wine is only vinified in the best years from the oldest vineyard of the Tuscan winery La Gerla. Some vines stand just below the winery next to an old chapel dedicated to the angels - "gli angeli". What can we say: with its complex aromas, its ultra-fine tannins, its elegance and extraordinary length, this Brunello really seems to have been kissed by the angels! The small winery is located 320 metres above sea level directly on the hill of Montalcino and has become one of the most recognised producers in the region in just a few years.
Attributes
| Origin: | Italy / Toscana / Brunello di Montalcino |
| Grape variety: | Brunello |
| Ripening potential: | 4 to 15 years |
| Drinking temperature: | 16 to 18 °C |
| Food Pairing: | Brasato di manzo al Barolo, Coq au vin, Tagliatelle al tartufo, Wild fowl, Bistecca fiorentina, T-Bone steak, Châteaubriand, Filet Wellington |
| Vinification: | soft pressing |
| Harvest: | hand-picking, strict selection |
| Maturation: | in large wooden barrel/foudre, in used barriques, some months bottle storage before sale |
| Bottling: | filtration |
| Volume: | 14.0 % |
| 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.
