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Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2015 by Donatella Cinelli Colombini, Sangiovese Grosso aged at least 5 years including 2 in wood, awarded 90 points by three guides. Price of €72.14 consistent with its rank, no information on farming or sulfites.
Appellation Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG, Sangiovese Grosso grape variety and Montalcino zone named: complete and precise territorial anchoring.
Four 90-point distinctions (James Suckling, Robert Parker, Wine Spectator) and 4 viti AIS: several recognized guides, but none above 90.
Brunello Riserva at €72.14 instead of €81.45: price consistent with the rank of an awarded riserva, without being significantly below.
Precise pairings (red meats, game, aged cheeses), detailed aromatic profile and serving at 16-18 °C: good table use, nothing more.
Donatella Cinelli Colombini estate named, fermentation in steel, long maceration and minimum aging of 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
I invite you today on a sensory journey to the heart of Tuscany, through a wine that embodies the elegance and depth of its terroir. This Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2015 by Donatella Cinelli Colombini is not just a wine, it is a liquid story, a testament to patience and passion.
Nestled on the sunny hills of Montalcino, this estate is a true institution. Brunello, as you may know, is made exclusively from the Sangiovese Grosso grape, a variety that expresses all its nobility here. The grapes are selected with the greatest care, guaranteeing raw material of impeccable quality for this 2015 vintage.
The winemaking process of this Brunello Riserva follows a centuries-old tradition. Fermentation takes place in steel tanks, followed by a long maceration that extracts all the richness of the skins. But it is the aging that truly forges its character: a minimum of five years, including at least two in oak barrels, giving this wine remarkable complexity and tannic structure. Its deep ruby color, tending toward garnet with time, is a visual promise of its intensity. On the nose, you will discover a rich and persistent bouquet, where ripe red fruits mingle with sweet spices, with nuances of tobacco and leather. On the palate, it reveals a full-bodied richness, perfectly balanced by vibrant acidity and robust tannins, announcing exceptional aging potential.
To enhance this Brunello di Montalcino Riserva, I suggest pairing it with dishes that can rival its power. Imagine it alongside grilled red meats, a simmered game dish or aged cheeses. It is a wine that takes its time, that gradually reveals itself, and that deserves to be shared during a special meal, where every sip is a celebration. Let it breathe, and you will see how it continues to develop and surprise you, even years after bottling. It is an invitation to contemplation, a glass of pure Tuscany.
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