See at Bottle of Italy →
Wine tasting
🍷 This site features wines
This content concerns alcoholic beverages. Please confirm that you are of legal drinking age in your country of residence.
Alcohol abuse is dangerous for your health. Consume in moderation.
Hidden Tuscany Rating
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2012 from Podere Casisano, 100 % Sangiovese Grosso, aged at least five years including two in wood, at €43.23 instead of €48.55. No distinction or organic mention is specified for this vintage.
The Brunello di Montalcino DOCG appellation named, Sangiovese Grosso as sole grape variety, Montalcino zone specified: clear anchoring, ruby color and notes of red fruits, leather and balsamic notes consistent.
No award or guide mentioned, producer not attested by a text: simple absence of information, so rating kept in the neutral range.
€43.23 for a 2012 Brunello, crossed-out price of €48.55: price consistent with the appellation's standing, without any displayed distinction that would justify a more favorable gap.
Precise pairings (carni rosse, selvaggina, formaggi stagionati), detailed aromatic profile and serving temperature of 16-18°C indicated; nothing about aging potential or the wine's youth.
Podere Casisano named and located in Montalcino, fermentation in steel, long maceration and aging of at least 5 years including 2 in wood: detailed practices, organic not 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 the Sienese hills, where time seems suspended. This Brunello di Montalcino 2012 from Podere Casisano is an invitation to a sensory journey, a promise of elegance and tradition that I am delighted to share with you.
Nestled on the gentle hills of Montalcino, in the province of Siena, Podere Casisano is an estate that embodies the very essence of Tuscan wine country. It is here, on this privileged terroir, that Sangiovese Grosso, the sole grape variety of this Brunello, draws its strength and complexity. Each bunch is the fruit of ancestral know-how, of a passion passed down from generation to generation, giving birth to a wine of rare nobility.
The Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2012 is the result of careful winemaking. Fermentation takes place in steel tanks, followed by a long maceration that extracts all the richness of the Sangiovese Grosso. Then comes an aging of at least five years, including two in oak barrels. It is this patience that softens the grape's tannic power and gives it remarkable elegance. In the glass, you will discover an intense ruby red color, adorned with garnet reflections that testify to its fine age. On the nose, this wine reveals a rich and complex bouquet: generous notes of ripe red fruits, cherry and plum blend delicately with spicy scents and a touch of finely crafted tobacco. On the palate, the texture is both soft and assertive, with a harmonious balance between acidity and tannins, which promise fascinating evolution potential for the years to come. I was particularly seduced by this aristocratic complexity, the true signature of the Montalcino terroir.
To elevate this Brunello di Montalcino 2012, I recommend pairing it with characterful dishes. It will be the ideal companion to braised red meats, flavorful game or aged cheeses. Imagine a special dinner, an occasion to celebrate an important moment or simply the pleasure of sharing a great wine with friends. This Brunello from Podere Casisano is more than a wine; it is an invitation to savor the Tuscan art of living, a moment of pure authenticity you will not regret.
Français Français 
Italiano
English
Polski
Português do Brasil
Nederlands
Español
Deutsch
