BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO 2021

DOCG Brunello di Montalcino
BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO 2021

Wine Description

Not the loud one, but pure elegance. Cassis, dark currant, fine spice - perfectly balanced. Mouth-filling on the palate with fine tannins. A Brunello for connoisseurs.

Wine Type
Still wine | red | dry
Alcohol
15 %
Acid
5.8 g/l
Residual Sugar
< 0.5 g/l
Certificates
vegan, organic, bio-dynamic
Allergens
sulfites
Drinking Temperature
15 - 17 °C
Aging Potential
20 years
Optimum Drinking Year
2026 - 2046

Vineyard

Origin
Italy, Toscana, Montalcino
Quality grade
DOCG Brunello di Montalcino
Site
Ramerino, Aromatica, Levante, Rosa dei Venti, Anemone e Macchiese
Varietal
Sangiovese 100 % | 29 years
5000 plants/ha | 4000 liter/ha
Sea Level
450 - 500 m
Soil
galestro limestone slate

Weather / Climate

Climate
mediteranian

Harvest and Maturing

Fermentation
spontaneous with pied de cuve
Malolactic Fermentation
yes
Fermentation Process
délestage | 1 - 3 x day | Duration: 5 days
pump over | 1 x day | Duration: 19 days
Maturing
#1 | 100 % | barrel | 2000 - 30000 L | used barrel | 36 month(s)
#2 | 50 % | oak barrel | 1500 L | used barrel | 12 month(s)
#2 | 50 % | stainless steel tank | 1500 L | 12 month(s)
#3 | 100 % | steel tank | 30000 L | 2 month(s)

curiosity

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

Food pairing

Ideal with red meat like "Fiorentina" or matured cheeses like Pecorino.

Vintage 2021

In August the total rainfall amounted was 26 mm, although some areas of the territory received up to 150 mm of water, concentrated in two events. This shows the variability of Montalcino and its microclimates. As far as temperatures are concerned, we had values of 39°C, concentrated between the 11th and 16th of August. On these dates, we also had an increase in minimum temperatures, which changed the vegetative balance, with the foliage and grapes beginning to suffer in some areas. The month of September had the lowest rainfall of the year, at 1.5 mm, with four days with maximum temperatures of >30°C, but with significant temperature fluctuations. Despite the lack of rainfall, this allowed the leaves to maintain an acceptable color and had a positive effect on the grapes and their aromatic components. October recorded an accumulated rainfall of 12.8 mm, with minimum temperatures of <7°C between the 9th and 14th of the month, improving the ripening of the grapes (in the later-ripening areas of the territory) with fluctuations in temperature of up to 15 degrees. (Consorzio Brunello di Montalcino)