Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2020
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Italy / Tuscany
"Pure-Noble" Sangiovese wine. A wine for which blending translates to capturing different notes from different terroirs where softness arrives by gentle aging.
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2020 vintage
Harvest Note
The 2020 wine harvest in Brunello di Montalcino DOCG was characterized by a warm growing season with sporadic heat waves, balanced by timely rainfall that preserved acidity and freshness. Yields were slightly reduced, but the grapes achieved excellent ripeness, resulting in wines with depth, refined tannins, and vibrant aromatics. This vintage is expected to produce well-structured and expressive Brunellos with great aging potential.
Tasting Note
Ruby red color with intense, complex aromas at the nose, rich in ripe fruits, spices and toasted notes.
Technical Data
GRAPES: 100% Sangiovese
APPELLATION: Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
PH: 3.6
ACIDITY: 5.57 g/l
ABV: 14%
AGING: Aged for 12 months in used French oak tonneaux (Allier), followed by 18 months in large oak barrels (Slavonia). Then bottle aged for at least 12 months.
Unique Selling Points
- Brunello is one of the legendary, collectible wines of Tuscany
- Produced from two fine estate vineyards
- An age worthy wine of great depth and complexity
Silvio Nardi’s youngest daughter, Emilia Nardi, has focused on vineyard development and produced wines of depth that are profound expressions of the land they come from.
About the Grape
Sangiovese
Sangiovese has aromas of black cherries with alluring wood, smoke, tar and herbal notes. The best wines made from this grape have incredible complexity, depth, finesse and power.
