"Vigna Soccorso" 2016 TIEZZI Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG "Vigna Soccorso"

Wine made with Sangiovese grapes grown exclusively in the vineyards of Podere Soccorso, near the church of the Madonna del Soccorso (Our Lady of Succour), patron saint of the people of Montalcino.

Grapes: Sangiovese (Brunello) 100%

Training system: “Alberello” (bush) training system with high plant density.

Altitude: 500 metres above sea level.

Exposure: Southwest

Soil: silty-sandy, with some heavy stone. Volcanic rocks and grit.

Notes: meticulous agronomic attention, low yields, manual grape harvest. Brunello di Montalcino is made using traditional methods and is naturally stabilised. No filtering takes place before bottling.

Fermentation: fermentation in Slavonian oak vats for over 20 days.

Ageing: ageing for 44 months in oak barrels with a capacity of 10-40 hl.

Colour: bright and intense garnet red.

Perfume: intensely vinous and characteristic with scents of Marasca cherries, vanilla, currants and coffee.

Flavour: tannic but fine, elegant and delicate. Scent of brambles, pervasive and lingering on the palate, with a delightfully harmonious taste.

Serving suggestions: serve with tasty dishes; roast and barbecued meat, mature cheeses and dry patisserie.

Serving temperature: to fully enjoy this wine, we recommend uncorking well in advance and serving at 18-20°C.