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AZIENDA AGRICOLA FERRERO / BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO D.O.C.G.

Long regarded as the finest expression of Italian oenology, Brunello di Montalcino is made exclusively of one single variety of Sangiovese grape (‘Brunello' is the local name for Sangiovese) in accordance with a strict production discipline required for wine to bear the Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita (D.O.C.G.).

COLOUR:
Deep ruby red of good intensity.

TASTING NOTES:
Rich and complex. The fragrant fruit of a great Sangiovese is in perfect balance with the intriguing oak, both enhanced by a fascinating evolution. The important tannic structure is overwhelmed by a “Botero” like body, underlined by the richness of the French oak. The long aftertaste is harmonic and gives sensations of warmth and nobility.

CULINARY SUGGESTIONS:
The wine is best matched with complex dishes featuring read meat, game, game birds, mushrooms and truffles. It is also excellent with cheeses such as aged tome, parmigiano and pecorino toscano.

SERVING TEMPERATURE:
Best served in a large glasses at 18° C.

 



PRODUCTION AREA :
Montalcino - Siena - Località Sant'Angelo in Colle. The vineyards are located uphill at 250 mt.

SOIL:
Rich in clay and low yields. Vineyards are surrounded by Banfi properties.

GRAPE:
100% Sangiovese Grosso

VINIFICATION:
Fermentation on the skins for 18-20 days, at a controlled temperature of less than 30° C, in wide and short stainless steel tanks of 80 hl.

WINE MAKER:
Pablo Harri
(Presently, he is the leader wine maker at Az. Col d'Orcia).

AGEING ABILITY:
Total 4 years, out of them 3 in foudres of Allier oak of 15-30 hl. Further bottle ageing in temperature controlled cellar.

ALCOHOL: 13,8%

 

 
     

AZIENDA AGRICOLA FERRERO / ROSSO DI MONTALCINO D.O.C.G.

TASTING NOTES:
Ruby red, with purple reflexes.
The deep and young varietal Sangiovese fruit is framed with elegance by the noble spices of the oak. Full and tasty, the varietal fruit and the good wood are in great balance. Important structure with polished tannins in a rich body, with a long and charming aftertaste.

CULINARY SUGGESTIONS:
Ideal with pasta dishes and red meat.

SERVING TEMPERATURE:
16°-18° C. (60°-64°F.)




AREA OF PRODUCTION/ ORIGIN: Montalcino - Siena - Località Sant'Angelo in Colle.

VINIFICATION:
Fermentation on the skins for 10-12 days, at a controlled temperature of less than 30° C, in wide and short stainless steel tanks of 80 hl.

AGING:
Total 12 month, 9 in barrique.

HARVEST DATE:
Late September

ALCOHOL: 13.5%

 
     
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