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Brunello di Montalcino Assunto Riserva wine — Bellaria winery — Dionysus

Brunello di Montalcino Assunto Riserva

by Bellaria · Tuscany, Italy

Appellation
Brunello di MontalcinoDOCG
Type
Red
Grapes
100% Sangiovese grosso
Vineyard
Vineyards at 500 m above sea level; vines approximately 30 years old
Line
Assunto
Vintages
2010, 2012 and 2015 are represented by published scores
BellariaTuscany, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The vineyards stand at 500 m above sea level. The vines are approximately 30 years old, with yields of 10–15 q/ha.

Grapes

100% Sangiovese grosso.

Vinification

Vinification takes place in stainless-steel vats over 25–30 days.

Ageing

The wine matures for 28–30 months in French oak barrels, followed by 6–9 months in bottle.

Technical data

Alcohol: 14.00% vol. Annual production: approximately 1,000–1,500 bottles.

Tasting profile

Intense ruby red tending toward garnet. The bouquet is elegant and intense. The palate is dry, warm, robust and persistent. It is conceived as a long-ageing wine suitable for contemplative drinking.

Serving and pairing

Recommended with game, roasted red meats and aged cheeses.