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Brunello di Montalcino 2021 from the Tassi estate, Sangiovese Grosso, aged for at least five years including two in wood, at €62.59 instead of €74.76. No distinction or guide is mentioned for this vintage.
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, Sangiovese Grosso and the Montalcino zone named: reference appellation expressed with precision, intense ruby color consistent.
No award or guide mentioned; the producer Tassi is named but without attested reputation in the sources.
At €62.59 (crossed-out price €74.76) for a 2021 Brunello, the price remains consistent with the appellation's standing, without any distinction to push it up.
Precise pairings (red meats, game, aged cheeses), detailed aromatic profile and serving at 16-18°C: enough to serve easily.
Tassi estate located in Montalcino, fermentation in steel, long maceration and aging of at least 5 years including 2 in wood: detailed practices.
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
Let me guide you toward an experience that transcends simple tasting. This Brunello di Montalcino from the Tassi estate is an invitation to dive into the heart of Tuscany, a promise of elegance and power captured in every drop.
In the heart of Tuscany, Montalcino is a mythical appellation, the birthplace of Brunello, made exclusively from the Sangiovese Grosso grape variety. The Tassi estate, with passion and dedication, perpetuates this tradition, shaping wines that tell the story and richness of this unique terroir. This 2021 vintage is the result of fermentation in steel tanks, followed by a long maceration, essential steps for extracting the very quintessence of the grape.
Its color, an intense ruby, evolves over time into fascinating garnet reflections, testifying to its aging potential. On the nose, you will discover a complex and balanced bouquet, where aromas of ripe red fruits such as cherry and plum mingle with subtle notes of tobacco, dark chocolate, and a delicate touch of vanilla, a legacy of its long aging in wood. On the palate, this wine reveals a solid structure, supported by robust yet elegantly polished tannins, which contribute to a long and satisfying finish. Its well-balanced acidity ensures a persistent freshness, harmoniously interacting with its gustatory complexity.
This Brunello di Montalcino Tassi is the ideal companion for special moments. I warmly recommend it with grilled red meats, a game stew, or aged cheeses. Picture yourself seated at the table, sharing this bottle with loved ones, savoring every moment of this Tuscan interlude. It is an invitation to slowness, to contemplation, a wine that is not merely drunk, but lived.