TUSCANY Fornacella - Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2019 0.75L

Designation of Origin: Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

Color: red

Type: still

Grape variety: Sangiovese Grosso 100%

Alcohol content: 15.5%

Bottling location: Montalcino (SI) ITALY

Description:

A deep garnet red color, tending towards ruby ​​after aeration, it presents intense vinous aromas on the nose with characteristic notes of morello cherry, plum, currant, and a hint of vanilla, as well as very pronounced notes of red fruit and light vanilla. On the palate, it is tannic yet refined and delicate, ample, medium-bodied with good acidity and very soft tannins, medium length, and harmonious. It pairs magnificently with roast red meats, furred game, flavorful pasta dishes, beef stew, aged Tuscan cheeses, and cured meats. Perfect with Tuscan specialties such as pappardelle with wild boar, Florentine steak, and traditional Sienese dishes. Serve at 16-18°C. Excellent now or can be stored for 5-7 years.

The Ciacci family, today primarily Marco Ciacci with the help of wine consultant Fabrizio Moltard, has been dedicated to promoting the terroir for generations (not surprisingly, they are certified organic). Their vineyards, all planted with Sangiovese Grosso grapes as per Montalcino tradition, are located 300-450 meters above sea level on the eastern slopes of Montalcino and enjoy the finest climate. Marco meticulously tends the vineyards, carefully selecting the grapes during harvest. The same care is taken in the cellar, where the most appropriate winemaking method is sought for each vintage, resulting in wines that fully reflect the vintage. Production is always extremely limited (only 300 cases in total, with 50% sold to restaurants in Montalcino and the surrounding area). The vineyards are trained using bilateral spurred cordon on predominantly marl soils, with vines planted between 1976 and 2000. The yield is 70 quintals per hectare. Vinification is a red wine with fermentation in closed 20- and 30-hl truncated cone-shaped oak vats: three daily pumpings outdoors for approximately a week, another week in a closed vat with two pumpings indoors, and finally the final week of rest before racking. The wine ages for 36 months in oak barrels ranging in size from 10 to approximately 33 hl, followed by an additional 5-6 months in bottle.