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Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2017 from Podere Casisano, Sangiovese Grosso aged at least 5 years including 2 in wood, in large 1.5 L format at €58.88 per 75 cl. No awards or mention of organic or hand harvesting is specified.
Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG, Sangiovese Grosso, named Montalcino zone: reference appellation expressed precisely, coherent profile (red fruits, cuoio, tabacco).
No awards or guide mentioned, producer not attested by any text: simple absence of information, score maintained in the 5.6-6.4 range.
Riserva at €58.88 normalized to 75 cl, below the crossed-out price of €148.31 for the 1.5 L format: consistent with the standing of a Brunello Riserva, without being clearly below it.
Precise pairings (carni rosse, selvaggina, formaggi stagionati), aromatic profile described and serving temperature of 16-18°C indicated: good use at the table, without mention of aging potential.
Podere Casisano named and located in Montalcino, vinification in steel with long maceration and aging of at least 5 years including 2 in wood: detailed practices, without mention of organic.
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 time seems suspended, and where every sip tells a story. This Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2017 from Podere Casisano is not just a wine, it is an invitation to a sensory journey, an authentic expression of an exceptional terroir.
Nestled on the hills of Montalcino, the Podere Casisano estate is a guardian of Tuscan winemaking tradition. Here, the Sangiovese Grosso grape reigns supreme, cultivated with meticulous care to reveal all its splendor. This 2017 vintage is the fruit of a rigorous selection of the finest clusters, a work of patience and passion that can be felt at every moment.
When you pour this Brunello, its deep garnet-red color already promises a memorable tasting. On the nose, a complex and enveloping bouquet unfolds: you will recognize notes of ripe cherry, interwoven with touches of tobacco and a slight hint of leather. On the palate, it reveals itself elegant and persistent, with a balanced structure where the tannins are both present and of great finesse. Fermentation in steel tanks and a long maceration, followed by aging of at least five years, two of which in oak barrels, give it remarkable depth and complexity, with aromas of sweet spices that complete this taste picture.
This Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2017 is the ideal companion for special moments. I warmly recommend it with grilled red meats, a flavorful game dish or aged cheeses. It is a wine that calls for contemplation, conversation, those moments when one takes the time to savor every nuance. Let yourself be carried away by the passion and know-how of Podere Casisano, and discover the very essence of Tuscany in your glass.