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Brunello di Montalcino 1998 from Folonari, Sangiovese in purezza from the Tenuta La Fuga in Camigliano, aged 4 years including 24 months in Slavonian oak casks. No distinction or guide is mentioned for this vintage, and the organic or vegan profile is not specified.
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, Sangiovese in purezza, precise zone Camigliano (south-west of Montalcino): reference appellation expressed with precision.
No distinction or guide mentioned; the producer Folonari is named but without any attested reputation in the sources.
€96.43 for a 1998 Brunello with 4 years of ageing, with a crossed-out price of €112.70: consistent with the standing of the appellation.
Precise pairing (anatra in porchetta with wild fennel seeds), detailed aromatic profile and serving temperature of 18-20°C indicated.
Folonari estate located at the Tenuta La Fuga, fermentation in steel at 28°C, 20-day maceration and 4 years of ageing including 24 months in botti di Slavonia.
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
Imagine yourself, in the heart of Tuscany, a wine that has journeyed through the years with infinite grace. This Brunello di Montalcino 1998 from Folonari, a true gem of the Tenuta La Fuga, is an invitation to a sensory journey where every sip tells a story. It is an encounter with the soul of Montalcino, captured in a bottle.
The Tenuta La Fuga, owned by Folonari, nestles in Camigliano, on the south-western slopes of Montalcino. It is here, on these blessed lands, that the Sangiovese fully flourishes. This 1998 vintage is a pure Sangiovese, vinified with care. The fermentation took place in steel tanks at 28°C, with a maceration of about 20 days, allowing optimal extraction of aromas and tannins.
After vinification, this Brunello benefited from a long ageing of four years, including at least 24 months in Slavonian oak casks. This patient maturation has given it remarkable complexity and depth. To the eye, you will discover an evolved colour, oscillating between garnet and brick, with reflections that bear witness to its age. On the nose, complex aromas reveal themselves: undergrowth, small berries, vanilla and woody notes blend harmoniously. On the palate, it offers polished tannins and a structure that evokes the years gone by, with a persistence that invites contemplation. Notes of ripe fruit, earthy accents, delicate spices, and touches of tobacco and leather complete this balanced and measured profile.
To fully appreciate this Brunello di Montalcino 1998, I advise you to serve it at a moderate temperature, in large glasses. It will pair wonderfully with dishes from the Tuscan tradition, roasted meats or aged cheeses. Imagine it alongside a duck in porchetta with wild fennel seeds, a perfect pairing that will enhance its flavours. This wine is an invitation to mark a special occasion, to share a precious moment or simply to treat yourself with a bottle that has journeyed through time with majesty.
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