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Camigliano's Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2016, organic Sangiovese Grosso, aged at least five years including two in wood and multi-awarded (3 bicchieri, 5 grappoli). Only drawback: at €74.94, it remains a wine for cellaring rather than an everyday table wine.
Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG appellation, Sangiovese Grosso and Montalcino zone named; red fruit, leather, tobacco profile consistent with the appellation.
Tre bicchieri, three stelle Veronelli, 4 viti AIS, 5 grappoli Bibenda, James Suckling, Parker and Wine Spectator at 90: numerous and named distinctions.
At €74.94 (crossed-out price €84.36) for a multi-awarded Brunello Riserva 2016, the price remains consistent with the appellation's standing.
Precise pairings (red meats, game, aged cheeses), detailed aromatic profile and serving at 16-18 °C; decanting recommended.
Camigliano estate named and located in Montalcino, fermentation in steel, long maceration, minimum 5-year ageing including 2 in wood, organic mentioned.
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Comment on noteThe wine
Imagine for a moment the Tuscan sun caressing the hills of Montalcino, where an exceptional wine is born. This Brunello di Montalcino Riserva from the Camigliano estate is not just a wine, it is an invitation to travel, a concentrate of elegance and tradition that whispers stories of terroir and passion to you.
I take you to the heart of Montalcino, where the meticulously selected Sangiovese Grosso vines give birth to this nectar. The Camigliano estate, with its history rooted in this blessed land, cultivates its grapes with a deep respect for nature, in organic farming. It is in these ideal conditions that the 2016 vintage was able to flourish, promising an unforgettable sensory experience.
The vinification of this Brunello is a patient art. After fermentation in steel tanks and a long maceration, it begins an aging of at least five years, including a minimum of two in wooden barrels. This prolonged maturation gives it remarkable complexity and depth. To the eye, you will discover a deep and intense ruby color, adorned with garnet hues over time. On the nose, a complex and enveloping bouquet awaits you: persistent aromas of ripe red fruits mingle with sweet spices, leather, and subtle notes of tobacco and chocolate, a legacy of its long stay in barrel. On the palate, this Brunello reveals itself full and rich, endowed with a robust and perfectly balanced structure. Its tannins are elegant, its freshness vibrant, and it culminates in a persistent and aromatic finish that recalls the spices and ripe fruits.
This Brunello di Montalcino Riserva is the perfect partner for privileged tasting moments. I recommend it with robust dishes: think of roasted red meats, game, or aged cheeses. To bring out all its organoleptic qualities, do not hesitate to decant it a few hours before serving. It is an experience you will not regret, a true gem for lovers of great Italian wines who seek authenticity and excellence.