FATTOI 2016 Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

Production zone:
Commune of Montalcino

Grape Varieties:
100% Sangiovese

Vineyards facing and altitude:
South / 350 metres above sea level

Training system:
Cordone speronato

Average age of vines in production:
15 years

Harvest period:
First days of October

Vinification:
In steel tanks of 100 hl; 18 days of maceration at the controlled temperature of 25° - 28° C.

Ageing: 4 years total, 2 in oak casks and tonneaux

Bottle ageing: 4 months at least

Organoleptic characteristics:

Colour:
The wine is visibly limpid, brilliant, an intense ruby red color, with reflections of garnet.

Bouquet:
intense, persistent, full and ethereal, revealing the aromas of spices, forest floor, small red fruit and rich perfumed roses.

The taste:
The wine is elegant, harmonious, with long aromatic persistence, balanced tannins and well rounded, with a dry and persistent finish.

Temperatura di servizio: 
18 °C, Stappare la bottiglia almeno 2-3 ore prima di servire, Meglio se passato in decanter al fine di arieggiare il prodotto, servire in bicchieri balloon di cristallo

Serving Temperature:
18° C. It is advisable to uncork the bottle at least 2 — 3 hours before serving. The wine benefits from being decantered in order to aeriate the wine. Serve in crystal balloon glasses.

Recommended food accompaniment:
Red meats, game, mushroom and truffle dishes, aged cheeses such as Parmigiano Reggiano and Tuscan Pecorino. An excellent wine for meditation.