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Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2018 from the Leonardo Da Vinci 1502 estate, Sangiovese Grosso aged five years including two in wood, at €28.16 instead of €31.61. No distinction or mention of organic, sulfite-free, vegan or orange wine is specified.
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG appellation, Sangiovese Grosso and Montalcino zone named, ruby color and notes of red fruits, spices and tobacco consistent.
No award or guide mentioned; producer not attested by a text, which remains an absence of information and not a flaw.
At €28.16 instead of €31.61, the price is moderate for a Brunello di Montalcino DOCG aged five years, with no distinction displayed.
Precise pairings with red meats, game and aged cheeses, detailed aromatic profile and serving temperature indicated between 16 and 18 °C.
Leonardo Da Vinci 1502 estate named, fermentation in steel, long maceration and aging of at least five years including two in wood 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
Imagine yourself in the heart of Tuscany, where history meets the vine. This Brunello di Montalcino from the Leonardo Da Vinci 1502 estate is not just a wine; it is an invitation to a sensory journey, a liquid work of art inspired by genius. It carries within it the soul of Montalcino, a promise of depth and refinement.
This wine was born on the blessed lands of Montalcino, a territory whose oenological reputation is well established. Cultivated on clay-limestone soils, the Sangiovese Grosso finds an ideal microclimate there to ripen to perfection, giving this Brunello its uniqueness. The cellar of Leonardo Da Vinci 1502 perpetuates a centuries-old tradition, where each grape cluster is treated with respect to best express its potential.
When you pour this Brunello, its intense ruby color immediately catches the eye. On the nose, I perceive a rich and complex bouquet, dominated by notes of ripe red fruits, such as cherry and raspberry, interlaced with soft spices. I also detect subtle nuances of tobacco and leather, adding to its elegance. On the palate, it reveals an enveloping and harmonious texture. The tannins are velvety, and I am struck by the length of its finish, both sapid and persistent. The traditional fermentation in steel tanks, followed by a long maceration, then an aging of at least two years in wood (and a minimum of five years in total) contribute to its structure and complexity.
This Brunello di Montalcino is a wine for meditation, but it also excels at the table. I highly recommend it with red meats, whether a flavorful roast or game. It will also pair wonderfully with aged cheeses, where its silky tannins and complex aromas will create a perfect balance. It is the ideal companion for an exceptional evening, a moment of sharing, or simply to treat yourself to a moment of pure indulgence.
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