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Brunello di Montalcino wine — Celestino Pecci winery — Dionysus
RedMontalcino

Brunello di Montalcino

by Celestino Pecci · Tuscany, Italy

Awards & scores
AppellationMontalcino
TypeRed
GrapesSangiovese
Alcohol14.5%
SweetnessDry
ColourRed
Colour depthDeep
BodyFull-bodied
Serve at16–18 °C
Bottled in0.75 l · 1.5 l
Celestino PecciTuscany, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The Sangiovese grows in the Brunello area at 350 metres above sea level. The vineyards face south and southwest, on mixed soils with a small clay component.

Vinification

The grapes are harvested by hand into small crates, then destemmed and gently pressed at the winery. Skin maceration lasts 20 days, followed by fermentation in stainless-steel tanks at 28–30 °C.

Ageing

The wine matures for 36–40 months in wooden barrels of 10 and 35 hectolitres, followed by at least six months in bottle. Around two further years of cellaring allows it to show its full character.

Tasting profile

Harmonious, flavourful and well structured, with a juicy, rich palate.