Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2018 750ml Biondi-Santi

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2018 750ml

Biondi-Santi

• Grape Variety: 100% Sangiovese Grosso (BBS11 clone).

• Training System: Spurred cordon.

• Soil: Sedimentary soil, mainly clay schist and sandstone.

• Altitude: Approximately 500 meters above sea level.

• Vine Age: 10 to 25 years.

• Harvest: Manual harvesting began on September 16, 2018, and lasted for 8 days with a careful selection of the best bunches.

• Vinification: Fermentation took place in concrete, stainless steel, and large oak fermentation vats using indigenous yeasts.

• Maturation: The wine was aged in traditional Slavonian oak casks.

• Tasting Notes: The 2018 Brunello di Montalcino is beautiful, floral, and refined, with a classic Sangiovese profile that combines dried roses and black cherries with dusty earth, worn leather, and a hint of cedar spice. It shows beautiful ripeness of fruit, pure and lifted yet powerful, with masses of red wild berries and inner flowers cascading over a core of savory acidity. The finish is long and colorful, with regal tannins and a tart cranberry note that lingers on and on.

• Alcohol Content: Approximately 13.5% ABV.

• Serving Temperature: 16–18°C. It is recommended to decant the wine 4–6 hours before serving.

• Food Pairing: Ideal with roasted meats, game, and aged cheeses.