Brunello di Montalcino DOCG – Frescobaldi ou Elba Bianco DOC – Tenuta La Chiusa ?

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG –…Brunello di Montalcino DOCG named with the Sangiovese Grosso and the Montalcino zone; the aromas of red fruits and leather stick to the appellation.

Elba Bianco DOC – Tenuta La C…Elba Bianco DOC named, Isola d'Elba area and a blend of Procanico, Vermentino and Chardonnay consistent with the island; granitic soils and maritime climate described.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG –…3 stelle Veronelli and 3 viti, plus 90s from Suckling, Parker and Wine Spectator; real distinctions but scores that peak at 90.

Elba Bianco DOC – Tenuta La C…No award or guide mentioned; producer not distinguished in the texts, which is a simple absence of information.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG –…Bottle at €108.64 with a real crossed-out price of €130.66; consistent with an award-winning Brunello DOCG, without being moderate for the appellation.

Elba Bianco DOC – Tenuta La C…At €12.63 after a crossed-out price of €14.85, the bottle sits at the lower end of the usual price for a Tuscan white DOC.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG –…Precise and varied pairings (red meats, game, aged cheeses, pasta, stew), described aromatic profile and recommended serving at 16-18 °C.

Elba Bianco DOC – Tenuta La C…Precise pairings (fish, seafood antipasti, light dishes), a fresh and fruity profile described, serving indicated at 10-12 °C.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG –…Frescobaldi named and located in Montalcino; fermentation in steel, long maceration of about four weeks and aging of at least five years in oak.

Elba Bianco DOC – Tenuta La C…Domaine named and located on the island of Elba; gentle pressing, controlled fermentation, steel aging on lees with winter batonnage specified.