At the table with Brunello di Montalcino DOCG AD1441 2019
Bistecca alla fiorentina, roast leg of lamb, wild boar in sauce, pappardelle with hare, aged Tuscan pecorino.
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Brunello di Montalcino DOCG AD1441 2019Tricerchi
This Brunello di Montalcino comes from the Castello di Tricerchi, built in 1441 on the Via Francigena by a noble Sienese family, north of Montalcino, some fifty kilometres south of Siena. Of an estate covering four hundred hectares, only thirteen are planted with vines. The AD1441 cuvée comes from the Vigna del Castello and Vigna del Velo plots, facing north and north-west at around 290 metres above sea level, on clay-limestone soils mixed with sand. Their freshness and wide temperature swings favour slow ripening.
The best Sangiovese Grosso grapes are hand-selected during the harvest in early October. Fermentation takes place with native yeasts in temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks, with long maceration on the skins. The wine is then aged for at least thirty-six months in large oak vats (foudres) of fifteen to twenty hectolitres, then rests for several months in bottle before release. Produced in very limited quantities, this cuvée is made only in great vintages.
This wine reveals notes of ripe cherry, morello cherry, blackberry, orange peel, violet, leather, forest floor, liquorice and sweet spices. The ruby colour with garnet glints heralds a deep, complex nose. The highly structured palate unfolds present but well-integrated tannins, lively acidity and a very long finish, the promise of fine development in the cellar.
All about Brunello di Montalcino DOCG AD1441 2019
At what temperature should Brunello di Montalcino DOCG AD1441 2019 be served?
Between 16 and 18 °C. An hour in a decanter helps it open up.
How long can Brunello di Montalcino DOCG AD1441 2019 be kept?
Ageing potential: 10 years or more, until at least 2029. Store the bottle lying down, away from light, at around 12 °C.
Which grapes make up Brunello di Montalcino DOCG AD1441 2019?
Grapes: 100% Sangiovese. Origin: Tuscany, Italy. Alcohol: 14%.
What to serve with Brunello di Montalcino DOCG AD1441 2019?
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG AD1441 2019 pairs well with lamb, hard cheese and game. Our dish ideas are in the food pairing box at the top of the page.
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Brunello di MontalcinoItaly
Brunello di Montalcino stretches around the medieval village of Montalcino, in Tuscany, some forty kilometres south of Siena, on a promontory surrounded by the valleys of the Ombrone, the Asso and the Orcia. The climate is warmer and drier than in Chianti: breezes from the Tyrrhenian Sea keep the vineyards ventilated, cool nights preserve acidity, while Monte Amiata, rising to nearly 1,700 metres to the south, shields the area from summer storms. The vines grow on terraced slopes between roughly 120 and 650 metres above sea level, on a mosaic of schistous galestro, alberese limestone, clays and marls. The region stands out for its absolute loyalty to Sangiovese, grown here in its local selection known as Sangiovese Grosso, the only permitted grape variety. The first Italian wine to be promoted to DOCG, Brunello requires long ageing and delivers powerful, tannic, thoroughbred reds with notes of black cherry, leather and spice, built for ageing.
The little history of the country
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Ah, Italy, what a beautiful, hedonistic country, the land of la dolce vita, but how difficult it is to understand its wine industry! The key to understanding the appellation system in Italy is to think of it as several small countries rather than a single homogeneous nation, as each region has its own appellation system. Italy can offer wine lovers a multitude of wines with varied and unique flavors and styles, bottles brimming with surprise and creativity. Unfortunately, it also produces a large quantity of soulless, characterless wines sold under their most commercially useful and prestigious name: Pinot Grigio, Chianti, Valpolicella, Lambrusco, Prosecco, and many others... But let's talk a little history. Viticulture in Italy dates back to antiquity and originated in Greece. The Etruscans are said to have introduced the vine, and Greek immigrants improved and modified the grape varieties, subsequently calling the country "Oenotria": the land of wine. At the height of the Roman Empire, wine held an important place in daily life, and certain regions already distinguished themselves by the excellence of their product. The Romans also established numerous vineyards in Europe, leaving an indelible mark of their conquest. Today, Italy is the world's largest wine producer, ahead of France. Italy is divided into three climatic zones. The northern mountains have a rather harsh mountain climate. The plains of the "central boot" are characterized by a continental climate with cold winters and hot, stormy summers. In the southern part of the Italian boot, the Mediterranean climate prevails, with very hot and dry summers, not forgetting the islands of Sicily and Sardinia. In short, Italy produces a wide variety of wines thanks to its 200 different grape varieties, many of which originated in its own lands. It is a country as complex as its wines, which deserve to be explored!