BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO 2013

The residents of Montalcino "ilcinesi" called the wine Bruno (brown), since the wine had an intense brownish colour. Over centuries Bruno became Brunello.

Ideal with dark meet like "Fiorentina" or matured cheeses like Pecorino.

Seasonal weather conditions: A very rainy winter, with some snowfalls. Temperatures were sometimes low and chilly, and sometimes above average. The first part of spring was marked by abundant rainfalls and rather low temperatures, in any case somewhat below average. The vegetative phase started at the beginning of the third ten days, thus with a slight delay. September and ripening: Summer weather conditions during the first ten days of September, with constant sunshine and temperatures even above average, especially in daytime. During the day, temperatures reached 30°C and above. Rather cool temperatures at night around 18°C. Ripening progressed well, registering a weekly increase of 1-1.5 alcoholic degrees. The second ten days were like the first, although temperatures were slightly lower; grape ripening progressed well. The third ten days started well, and on the 23rd the harvest of Sangiovese started in the areas of Castelnuovo and Sant’Angelo. October: Same weather conditions as in September during the first four days. The 5th of October was a turning point for the vintage, as more than 100 mm of rain fell. The rains continued until the 12th, with daily precipitations ranging between 20 and 35 mm. In any event, the grapes kept well, also owing to the relevant acid content, and the best grapes achieved a good quality standard for the vintage. Product characteristics: Deep winy red colour, typical scents of fresh red fruit. Good tannic structure in the mouth and an excellent, strong and interesting acid profile. Medium-long persistence in the mouth. (Consorzio Brunello di Montalcino)