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Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
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Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

Red Montalcino Tenuta Maselli Estate
30,30 €
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Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2018 de Tenuta Maselli, Sangiovese Grosso de Montalcino, élevé au moins 5 ans, à 30,30 € au lieu de 36,09 €. Aucune distinction ni mention bio, vegan ou sans sulfites n'est précisée.

  • Typicity & terroir25 %8,2

    Appellation Brunello di Montalcino DOCG nommée, zone de Montalcino et Sangiovese Grosso précisés ; profil (fruits rouges, cuoio, tabacco) cohérent avec l'appellation.

  • Recognition20 %6,1

    Aucune récompense ni guide mentionné ; le producteur Tenuta Maselli est nommé mais sans réputation attestée dans les sources.

  • Value for money25 %7,4

    À 30,30 € (prix barré 36,09 €) pour un Brunello 2018, le tarif reste cohérent avec le rang de l'appellation, sans être nettement en dessous.

  • Versatility at the table15 %7,6

    Precise pairings (carni rosse, selvaggina, formaggi stagionati), detailed aromatic profile and serving temperature of 16-18°C indicated.

  • Producer & winemaking15 %7,8

    Domaine Tenuta Maselli nommé et situé à Montalcino ; fermentation en acier, longue macération et élevage d'au moins 5 ans précisés.

Évaluée le 20 October 2026 · fiabilité des informations : average

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Technical sheet

Grape varietySangiovese Grosso
AppellationDOCG
Production zoneMontalcino
Vintage2018
Alcohol content14.5%
Format75 cl
ColorIntense ruby red
Serving temperature16-18°C
Food and wine pairingRed meats, game, aged cheeses

The wine

Brunello di Montalcino Tenuta Maselli: The Soul of Tuscany

Let me guide you toward a wine that whispers the secrets of the Sienese hills. This Brunello di Montalcino from Tenuta Maselli is not just a bottle, it's an invitation to explore the depth and elegance of an exceptional terroir, captured in every sip.

Montalcino: A Terroir of Elegance and Power

In the heart of Montalcino, where the hills take shape with grace, Tenuta Maselli cultivates Sangiovese Grosso, the king grape variety of this prestigious appellation. It is here, on limestone soils, under an ideal climate and at a favorable altitude, that this grape develops all its complexity. The 2018 vintage, in particular, bears witness to the richness of these conditions, offering a faithful expression of its origin.

At first glance, its color will seduce you with its depth. On the nose, you will discover a rich and intense bouquet: aromas of ripe cherry and plum mingle with notes of tobacco and leather, lifted by sweet spices. On the palate, this wine reveals itself as structured, with enveloping tannins and a balanced freshness that give it remarkable harmony and great longevity. The vinification, with fermentation in steel and a long maceration, followed by aging of at least five years, more than four of which in oak barrels, is the key to this complexity.

Gourmet pairings and special moments

To fully appreciate this Brunello, I suggest pairing it with dishes that can converse with its power. Imagine it alongside grilled red meats, a stewed game dish, or with a selection of aged cheeses. This is a wine that invites contemplation, ideal for an evening among connoisseurs or to mark a special occasion. Let yourself be carried away by this sensory journey into the heart of Montalcino, an experience you will not forget.

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For the 2018 Brunello from Tenuta Maselli, the detail that matters is its aging of at least five years, more than four of which in oak barrels: that's what gives it body and time to settle. Save it for a special occasion, not for popping open in a hurry!

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