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Brunello di Montalcino Bernazzi

by Bellaria · Tuscany, Italy

AppellationBrunello di MontalcinoDOCG
TypeRed
Grapes100% Sangiovese grosso
VineyardVineyards at 500 m above sea level
LineBernazzi
Vintages2016
BellariaTuscany, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The vineyards lie at 500 m above sea level, with a yield of 40 quintals per hectare.

Grapes

100% Sangiovese grosso.

Vinification

Vinification takes place in stainless-steel tanks over 20–25 days.

Ageing

The wine matures for 24–26 months in Slavonian and French oak casks, followed by four months of bottle ageing. It is released six years after the harvest and is characterized as suitable for long ageing.

Technical data

Alcohol: 14.00% vol. Annual production ranges from 4,000 to 5,500 bottles.

Tasting profile

The colour progresses from deep ruby red toward garnet. The nose is elegant and intense. The palate is full, warm and persistent, showing abundant fruit and a mineral nuance.

Serving and pairing

Pair with game, roast meats and mature cheeses.

Vintage notes

The 2016 vintage received 93 points from James Suckling.