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Brunello di Montalcino DOCG from the Tassi estate, 2020 vintage in Sangiovese Grosso, fermented in steel and aged for a minimum of five years, at €122.00. No distinction or viticultural practice (harvesting, organic) is specified.
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, Sangiovese Grosso and the Montalcino zone named; intense ruby color and notes of red fruits, spices and earth, consistent.
No award or guide mentioned, producer Tassi not attested by a text; simple absence of information, neutral note.
€122.00 for a 2020 Brunello, crossed-out price of €135.70; price consistent with the appellation, without distinction to place it higher.
Precise pairings (red meats, game, aged cheeses), detailed aromatic profile and serving at 16-18 °C; drinkable young or to keep.
Tassi estate named in Montalcino, traditional fermentation in steel and aging of at least five years; harvesting and organic not specified.
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Comment on noteThe wine
Imagine yourself in the heart of Tuscany, where the sun caresses the Sangiovese Grosso vines. This Brunello di Montalcino from the Tassi estate is not just a wine, it is an invitation to a sensory journey, an immersion in the history and passion of a blessed land.
Montalcino, a name that resonates like a promise for any lover of great Italian wines. It is here, on these hills bathed in light, that Sangiovese Grosso, a unique and noble grape variety, draws its strength and character. The Tassi estate, with deep respect for this tradition, cultivates its vines with meticulous attention, selecting the best grapes for this Brunello.
This wine is the fruit of traditional fermentation in steel tanks, a method that preserves the purity of the fruit. Then, it begins a long aging journey, a minimum of five years, partly in wooden barrels, to refine its complexity and structure. The 2020 vintage, which I invite you to discover, is a faithful expression of this know-how. Its color, an intense ruby red, may already give you a glimpse of the garnet nuances it will develop over time. On the nose, you will be charmed by aromas of ripe red fruits, enhanced by spicy and earthy notes, with a touch of vanilla from the aging. On the palate, its structure is rich and dense, supported by well-balanced tannins, leading to a long and persistent finish.
This Brunello di Montalcino is the ideal companion for moments of sharing and conviviality. I recommend it with robust dishes: think of roasted red meats, game with intense flavors, or a selection of aged cheeses. Its balance and elegance will make it a perfect pairing, elevating every bite.
Whether you choose to enjoy it now to appreciate its youth and fruitiness, or to let it age for a few years so that it reveals its full complexity, this Brunello di Montalcino Colombaio di Tassi is an experience not to be missed. It is a piece of Tuscany that you hold in your hands, a testament to the art of living and the passion for wine.