Brunello di Montalcino DOCG RISERVA 2016 750ml Biondi-Santi

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG Riserva 2016 750ml

Biondi-Santi

• Grape Variety: 100% Sangiovese Grosso

• Training System: Spurred cordon.

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

• Altitude: Approximately 500 meters above sea level.

• Vine Age: Over 25 years.

• Harvest: Manual harvesting began in mid-September 2016.

• Vinification: Fermentation occurred in vertical Slavonian oak barrels using indigenous yeasts selected from the estate's vineyards.

• Maturation: The wine was aged in Slavonian oak barrels for 36 months, followed by extended bottle refinement before release.

• Tasting Notes: The 2016 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva is a truly majestic wine. The bouquet is packed with intense fruity notes of blackberries, pomegranate, and plums, intertwined with scents of Mediterranean herbs such as thyme, rosemary, and sage, rising from a carpet of forest floor. On the palate, the wine seduces with exuberant charm and caressing sweetness. The youthful tannins reveal its immense structure and contribute to creating a distinctive sensation of freshness, leading to a long-lingering, savory finish.

• Alcohol Content: Approximately 14% ABV.

• Serving Temperature: 16–18°C. It is recommended to decant the wine 2 hours before serving.

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