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Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2020 from Val di Suga, Sangiovese Grosso, aged for at least five years including two in wood, in a large 1.5 L format. No awards or guide mentions, and harvest or organic farming not specified.
The Brunello di Montalcino DOCG appellation is named, with Sangiovese Grosso and the Montalcino zone specified; a profile of red fruits, spices, leather and balsamic notes consistent with the appellation.
No awards or guide mentioned, producer not cited in a reputation text: rating kept within the range of a simple absence of information.
Large 1.5 L format at €75.05, i.e. €37.53 when brought back to 75 cl, with a crossed-out price of €95.34: consistent with the standing of a Brunello, without any distinction to push it upward.
Specific food pairings (red meats, game, aged cheeses), detailed aromatic profile and serving temperature of 18-20 °C indicated; drinking young or aging not specified.
Val di Suga estate named and located in Montalcino, fermentation in steel, long maceration and aging of at least 5 years including 2 in wood specified; harvest and organic not specified.
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Comment on noteThe wine
I invite you on a sensory journey to the heart of Tuscany, where the sun caresses the hills and where exceptional wines are born. The Brunello di Montalcino 2020 from the Val di Suga estate is much more than a wine; it is a story, a terroir, an emotion that I am eager to help you discover.
Nestled on the famous hills of Montalcino, the Val di Suga estate enjoys ideal sun exposure and limestone soils that lend remarkable minerality and complexity to its wines. It is here, in this blessed land, that Sangiovese Grosso, the unique and emblematic grape variety of the Brunello di Montalcino DOCG appellation, draws all its strength and character. The 2020 vintage, which I present to you, is the fruit of ancestral know-how and an unwavering passion for excellence.
This Brunello is the result of meticulous winemaking, beginning with fermentation in steel tanks and a long maceration, allowing optimal extraction of aromas and tannins. Its aging is an art: a minimum of five years, two of which spent in wooden barrels, followed by further maturation in the bottle. This patience and attention forge a wine of rare elegance. To the eye, you will discover a deep garnet red color, a promise of beautiful intensity. On the nose, notes of ripe red fruits will offer themselves to you, interwoven with soft spices, leather and subtle balsamic nuances, a complex and enveloping bouquet. On the palate, it reveals a generous body, silky tannins and a perfect balance between freshness and structure, leaving a persistent and refined impression.
This Brunello di Montalcino Val di Suga 2020 is an ideal companion for grand occasions. I warmly recommend it with grilled or sauced red meats, such as beef fillet or game. It will also elevate a platter of aged cheeses, where its tannins and aromatic complexity will create an exquisite harmony. It is a wine that invites contemplation and conversation, and that will transform a simple meal into a memorable moment. Do not hesitate to decant it a few hours before serving so that it reveals all its splendor.