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Brunello di Montalcino 2012 from Podere Casiscano, Sangiovese Grosso, aged at least 5 years including 2 in wood, in 1.5 L format. No award or guide mentioned, and the producer remains poorly documented outside of winemaking.
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, Sangiovese Grosso and the Montalcino zone named; red fruit, cuoio, tabacco profile consistent with the appellation.
No award or guide mentioned; producer not attested by a text, simple absence of information, not a flaw.
Reduced to 75 cl, the price is €50.56 for a 2012 Brunello; consistent with the appellation, with no known award.
Specific pairings (carni rosse, selvaggina, formaggi stagionati), detailed aromatic profile and serving temperature of 18-20°C indicated.
Podere Casiscano named and located in Montalcino; fermentation in steel, long maceration and minimum 5-year aging including 2 in wood 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
Imagine yourself in the heart of Tuscany, where time seems suspended. This Brunello di Montalcino 2012 from Podere Casiscano is an invitation to a sensory journey, an immersion in the authenticity of an exceptional terroir. It embodies the elegance and power of Montalcino, captured in a vintage that has revealed all its splendor.
Montalcino, this emblematic hill of Tuscany, is the birthplace of this wine. Podere Casiscano cultivates Sangiovese Grosso there with passion, a unique grape variety that gives Brunello its inimitable character. It is in this hilly landscape, bathed in sunshine, that the grapes draw their strength and complexity, shaping the identity of this great wine.
When you pour this Brunello, you discover an intense ruby color, dotted with garnet highlights, like a promise of depth. On the nose, an ample bouquet offers itself to you: ripe red fruits, juicy cherries, delicate notes of spices, and even a balsamic touch that evokes the wild herbs of the Tuscan garrigue. On the palate, it envelops you with silky and perfectly integrated tannins. The freshness is there, vibrant, prolonging the tasting with remarkable persistence. It is a wine where elegance and power meet in perfect balance, a harmonious dance between the strength of the fruit and the finesse of its aging.
This Brunello di Montalcino 2012 is an ideal companion for great occasions. I particularly recommend it with grilled red meats, a stewed game dish, or aged cheeses that will reveal all its complexity. Let yourself be carried away by this tasting experience, a true tribute to the richness of Tuscany. It is a wine that invites sharing, contemplation, and will leave you with an unforgettable memory of the soul of Montalcino.