Brunello di Montalcino DOCG Val di Suga
| Sommelier score | 90/100 | 2022 |
| James Suckling | 92/100 | 2016 |
| Robert Parker | 90/100 | 2017 |
| Winery | Val di Suga |
| Denomination | Brunello di Montalcino DOCG |
| Vintage | 2016 |
| Grapes | 100% Sangiovese |
| Alcohol content | 14,00% |
| Cl | 75cl |
| Sulfites | Contains sulphites |
| Code ICQRF | SI 8881 |
| Winery headquarter | Val di Suga - Montalcino (SI) - Località Val di Cava |
| Bottle size | Standard bottle |
| Combination | Cold cuts and salami, Tagliatelle with mushrooms, Cannelloni, wild game, Florentina Steak, Sliced beef, Fillet with green pepper, Hard cheese |
| Region | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Style | Full-bodied and intense |
| Wine list | Brunello di Montalcino |
This prestigious wine is able to tell the traditions of Tuscany. 100% Sangiovese Grosso grapes cultivated in vineyards around Val di Suga cellar, in Montalcino. This blend is composed by the same grapes, but cultivated with three different expositions. This wine expresses the main features of the three different areas: freshness, structure and elegance. The fermentation is managed in steel containers where the maceration lasts 20 days at 30°C. 36 months aging in Slavonian oak barrels of 50 hl, followed by further 12 months in the bottle.
Features of “Brunello di Montalcino DOCG”
This wine is characterized by an intense ruby red colour full of garnet shades. Its enchanting perfume is rich and complex. It recalls elegant sensations of dark cherry and plum, followed by complex hints of blueberry, vanilla, tobacco, cinnamon, chocolate, leather and mint. Its elegance underlines a full and crunchy body, with a great persistence and a final full of cherry, plum and blueberry.
Recommended food pairings while tasting “Brunello di Montalcino DOCG”
This wine is perfect with game, roasted or grilled meat and medium-aged cheese. It has to be served at room temperature (18°C) in a wide wine glass.
