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Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2021 from Cava D'Onice, Sangiovese Grosso from Montalcino, aged for at least five years, at €55.50 instead of €66.42. However, no distinction or guide mention confirms its reputation.
Appellation Brunello di Montalcino DOCG and Montalcino zone named, Sangiovese Grosso, ruby red color and notes of red fruits, spices, leather and tobacco consistent.
No award or guide mentioned, producer not cited in a reputation text: absence of information, rating maintained within the range.
€55.50 for a Brunello di Montalcino, with a crossed-out price of €66.42: price consistent with the appellation's standing, with no distinction displayed.
Precise pairings (red meats, game, aged cheeses), detailed aromatic profile and serving temperature indicated between 18 and 20 °C; aging potential mentioned.
Cava D'Onice estate named and located in Montalcino, fermentation in steel, long maceration and aging of at least 5 years specified.
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Comment on noteThe wine
Today I invite you to meet one of Tuscany's hidden gems, a wine that embodies the power and finesse of its terroir. Let me guide you to the Brunello di Montalcino "Colombaio" from Cava D'Onice, an authentic expression of Sangiovese Grosso.
Nestled in the heart of Tuscany, the Cava D'Onice estate passionately cultivates Sangiovese Grosso, the emblematic grape variety of the Brunello di Montalcino DOCG appellation. This wine, resulting from fermentation in steel tanks and a long maceration, reveals the producer's commitment to preserving the identity of this great grape variety. The 2021 vintage, already promising, is the fruit of inherited expertise and constant attention to the vineyard.
From the very first glance, its deep ruby red color envelops you. On the nose, you will discover a rich and complex bouquet: notes of ripe red fruits mingle with nuances of vanilla and sweet spices, all subtly enhanced by a light trace of tobacco and chocolate. On the palate, this Brunello offers a robust and balanced structure. The attack is vigorous, with enveloping tannins that gradually soften. The aromas of cherry, plum and a touch of black pepper blend harmoniously, carried by aging of at least 30 months in oak barrels, followed by bottle refinement. This patience gives it a remarkable aromatic persistence.
To fully appreciate this Brunello di Montalcino "Colombaio", I recommend serving it between 18 and 20°C. It will enhance rich and flavorful dishes: imagine it with red meat arrosti, game or aged cheeses. This wine is not only an immediate pleasure; it also has notable aging potential, promising to evolve beautifully over the years.
I strongly recommend making room for this Brunello from Cava D'Onice in your cellar. It is a wine that testifies to the elegance and strength that Tuscany can express. Let yourself be seduced by this gem, a true ambassador of Italian winemaking tradition.
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