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Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
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Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

Red Montalcino Fonterenza Estate
66,70 €
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7,4/10

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Brunello di Montalcino 2013 de Fonterenza, Sangiovese Grosso de Montalcino, élevé au minimum 5 ans et proposé à 66,70 € au lieu de 76,35 €. Aucune distinction ni mention de bio ne vient confirmer le niveau annoncé.

  • Typicity & terroir25 %8,1

    Appellation Brunello di Montalcino DOCG et Sangiovese Grosso nommés, zone de Montalcino précisée : ancrage toscan net, robe rubis et fruits rouges cohérents.

  • Recognition20 %6,2

    Aucune récompense ni guide mentionné ; producteur Fonterenza nommé mais sans distinction citée, donc note dans la fourchette d'une simple absence.

  • Value for money25 %7,2

    Brunello à 66,70 € au lieu de 76,35 € : prix barré réel et cohérent avec le rang de l'appellation, sans être nettement sous le prix habituel.

  • Versatility at the table15 %7,3

    Accords précis (viandes rouges, gibier, fromages affinés), profil aromatique détaillé et service à 16-18 °C : bon usage à table, sans plus.

  • Producer & winemaking15 %8,2

    Domaine Fonterenza situé à Montalcino, fermentation en acier, macération longue et élevage minimum de 5 ans : pratiques détaillées, bio non précisé.

Évaluée le 20 October 2026 · fiabilité des informations : average

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Technical sheet

Grape varietySangiovese Grosso
AppellationDOCG
Production zoneMontalcino
Vintage2013
Alcohol content14.5%
Format75 cl
ColorIntense ruby red
Serving temperature16-18°C
Food and wine pairingRed meats, game, aged cheeses

The wine

Brunello di Montalcino Fonterenza 2013: The Soul of Tuscany

Imagine for a moment the gentleness of the Tuscan hills, the sun caressing the vines. This is where this Brunello di Montalcino from Fonterenza comes from, a wine that whispers stories of terroir and passion.

The Terroir of Montalcino: A Pure Expression of Sangiovese Grosso

Let me take you to Montalcino, in the heart of Tuscany, where Sangiovese Grosso finds its noblest expression. The Fonterenza estate is part of this tradition, cultivating its vines with deep respect for nature, using organic and biodynamic methods. It is this approach that allows the 2013 vintage to reveal all the purity of this native grape variety.

This Brunello di Montalcino 2013 presents itself to you with an intense ruby red color, a deep hue that invites tasting. On the nose, you will be charmed by complex aromas: I perceive notes of ripe red fruits, especially cherries, interwoven with soft spices. A slight trace of damp earth and tobacco completes this olfactory bouquet, a testament to careful barrel aging. On the palate, the structure is balanced, with robust but perfectly integrated tannins. The lively acidity promises excellent aging potential. The flavors of red fruits blend with touches of chocolate and a hint of vanilla, leaving a persistent and harmonious finish.

At the Table with the Brunello di Montalcino Fonterenza

This Brunello di Montalcino from Fonterenza is the ideal companion for your most refined meals. I recommend it with red meats, flavorful game, or aged cheeses. Imagine yourself sharing this wine on a special evening, where each sip transports you a little deeper into the heart of Tuscany. It is a wine that invites contemplation, discovery, and will evolve beautifully over the years.

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At Fonterenza, this 2013 Brunello is made from Sangiovese Grosso grown organically and biodynamically: a detail that puts the purity of the grape variety front and center. Its lively acidity also gives it great aging promises.

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