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Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2020 from Fattoria dei Barbi, Sangiovese Grosso, aged at least five years including two in wood, at €74.44 instead of €91.61. However, no distinction or organic mention confirms its rank.
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, Sangiovese Grosso and Montalcino zone named: reference appellation expressed precisely, coherent profile (red fruits, cuoio, balsamic).
No award or guide mentioned, producer not distinguished in the texts: simple absence of information, score maintained in the 5.6-6.4 range.
€74.44 for a Brunello Riserva, with a crossed-out price of €91.61: price consistent with the appellation's rank and the riserva level, without being below the usual price.
Precise pairings (red meats, game, aged cheeses), detailed aromatic profile and serving at 16-18 °C indicated; decanting suggested, aging potential mentioned.
Fattoria dei Barbi named and located in Montalcino, vinification specified (steel, long maceration) and aging of at least 5 years including 2 in wood; organic not specified.
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 on a sensory journey to the heart of Tuscany, where time seems suspended. This Brunello Riserva from Fattoria dei Barbi is not just a wine, it is a story, a landscape captured in a bottle, a pure expression of its terroir. Let me guide you through its secrets.
The Fattoria dei Barbi estate, nestled on the gentle hills of Montalcino, is an institution, a name that resonates with the very history of Brunello. It is here, in this blessed land, that Sangiovese Grosso finds its noblest expression. This unique grape variety, pillar of the Brunello di Montalcino DOCG appellation, is cultivated with deep respect for tradition, offering grapes of exceptional quality.
At first glance, its color will seduce you with its intensity. On the nose, you will discover a complex and captivating bouquet: notes of ripe red fruits, of cherry in brandy, blend delicately with scents of Mediterranean herbs and a balsamic touch, without ever falling into excess. On the palate, this wine confirms its compactness and precision. The texture is dense but fluid, carried by fine tannins and lively acidity that give it momentum and freshness. It offers remarkable persistence, finishing on a sapid note that invites the next sip. This Brunello Riserva, 2020 vintage, is the result of fermentation in steel tanks and a long maceration, followed by aging of at least five years, including two in wood, a process that sculpts its structure and refines its aromas.
To fully appreciate this Brunello Riserva, I suggest decanting it for a few hours, which will allow it to open up and reveal all its complexity. At the table, it will be the ideal companion to robust dishes. Imagine it alongside grilled red meats, a stewed game dish or a platter of aged cheeses. Its depth and structure will find a perfect echo in these intense flavors, creating a harmonious balance. It is a wine that also lends itself admirably to aging, promising to evolve beautifully without losing its characteristic freshness. Treat yourself to this tasting moment, a true immersion in the soul of Tuscany.
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