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Brunello di Montalcino 2021 from Fattoria dei Barbi, award-winning Sangiovese Grosso (three glasses, 90 points) and aged at least five years, at €35.90 instead of €40.86. Neither organic farming nor aging potential is specified.
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG appellation, Sangiovese Grosso and the Montalcino zone named; intense ruby red color and consistent aromas of red fruits, leather and tobacco.
Three glasses from Gambero Rosso, three stelle from Veronelli, four grappoli from Bibenda and 90 points from James Suckling, Robert Parker and Wine Spectator.
At €35.90 instead of €40.86, this award-winning Brunello 2021 falls within the usual price for its tier, without being significantly below it.
Specific pairings (red meats, game, aged cheeses) and serving at 16-18 °C; aromatic profile described, but no mention of young or aging.
Fattoria dei Barbi named and located in Montalcino, fermentation in steel, long maceration and a minimum five-year aging specified.
Independent rating, calculated from the property's public information and traveler reviews. Commissions received on bookings are not included in the rating.
Comment on noteThe wine
Picture yourself, in the heart of Tuscany, where the hills roll under a generous sun. This wine is not just a drink, it is an invitation to a sensory journey, a dive into the history and passion of an exceptional terroir. I'm taking you to discover a gem that embodies elegance and depth.
We are in Montalcino, a mythical appellation where Sangiovese Grosso reigns supreme. This unique grape variety finds here a microclimate and galestro soils that allow it to express all its grandeur. Fattoria dei Barbi, whose winemaking history dates back to 1352, is a pillar of this tradition. The estate cultivates its vines with deep respect for heritage, while integrating modern practices for sustainable viticulture. It is this alliance between past and present that gives birth to wines of such intensity.
This Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, 2021 vintage, is the result of fermentation in steel tanks, followed by a long maceration that gives it its structure and complexity. Then, it ages for a minimum of five years, a precious time that allows it to refine its tannins and develop its aromatic palette. Its color is an intense ruby red, evolving toward garnet with time, a promise of beautiful maturity. On the nose, I perceive complex aromas of ripe red fruits, delicate spicy notes, leather and tobacco, sometimes even a balsamic touch. On the palate, it reveals remarkable richness and balance, with robust yet rounded tannins, and a persistent finish that marks its elegance and power.
This Brunello is an ideal companion for characterful dishes. I recommend it with roasted red meats, game or aged cheeses. Imagine a good dish of pappardelle with wild boar, or a characterful pecorino, and this wine to elevate it all. It is a wine that lends itself wonderfully to aging, and each additional year will bring it even more complexity and aromatic nuances. It is perfect for those evenings when you want to treat yourself, or to mark a special occasion. Let it breathe a little before tasting, and it will reveal all its splendors.
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