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Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2020 from Val di Suga, Sangiovese Grosso from Montalcino, fermented in steel and aged at least 5 years in wood. Only reservation: no distinction or guide is mentioned, and the 37.5 cl format requires comparing at €44.72 for 75 cl.
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG appellation and Sangiovese Grosso named, Montalcino zone specified, ruby color and notes of red fruits, spices and earthy tones consistent.
No awards or guide mentioned; the producer Val di Suga is named but without any attested reputation in the texts.
At €22.36 for 37.5 cl, i.e. €44.72 for 75 cl, the 2020 Brunello sits within the price range of its tier, with a crossed-out price of €27.99.
Precise pairings (carni rosse, selvaggina, formaggi stagionati), detailed aromatic profile and serving temperature of 16-18°C indicated.
Val di Suga estate named and located in Montalcino, fermentation in steel and maturation in wood specified, minimum 5 years of aging.
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
When I think of Tuscany, an image of gentle hills and sun-drenched vineyards comes to mind. But it is in the glass that this essence is fully revealed, and the Brunello di Montalcino 2020 from Val di Suga is one of those revelations, a pure and intense expression of Sangiovese Grosso that will transport you straight to the heart of Montalcino.
This wine was born on the blessed lands of Montalcino, a terroir whose reputation speaks for itself. Here, Sangiovese Grosso, the region's emblematic grape variety, finds a perfect balance between clay soils and a Mediterranean climate tempered by continental influences. The Val di Suga estate, with its respectful approach, highlights this natural alchemy. Fermentation takes place in steel tanks, preserving the purity of the fruit, before an essential maturation in wood, which shapes its structure without ever masking its essence.
As soon as you pour it, its deep ruby color catches the light, promising a rich experience. On the nose, it is a symphony of ripe red fruits, notably cherry, interwoven with delicate spicy notes, sometimes even touches of tobacco and leather, signs of its evolution and complexity. On the palate, it is full and enveloping, with elegant tannins that caress the palate and a sapidity that calls for the next sip. This 2020, with its minimum of five years of aging, already reveals a beautiful maturity, but it still has so much to offer.
This Brunello di Montalcino from Val di Suga is an ideal companion for moments when the table rhymes with generosity. I warmly recommend it with grilled red meats, a braised game dish that will know how to converse with its power, or aged cheeses that will echo its complexity. It is a wine with a assertive character, to be savored and shared, inviting contemplation and conviviality. Let it breathe a little, and it will reveal all its splendor to you, transforming a simple meal into a true Tuscan celebration.
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