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Podere Casisano's Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2013, Sangiovese Grosso, aged a minimum of five years including two in wood, in a large 1.5 L format. No awards or organic mention is specified, and the price remains that of a Brunello Riserva.
Appellation Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG, Sangiovese Grosso and the Montalcino zone named; intense ruby color and notes of red fruits, spices, tobacco, leather, consistent.
No awards or guide mentioned; the producer Podere Casisano is named but without any attested distinction, which remains a simple absence of information.
Large 1.5 L format at €131.53, i.e. €65.77 brought back to 75 cl, crossed-out price €166.83: consistent for a Brunello Riserva, without being clearly below the price of its rank.
Precise and varied pairings (red meats, game, aged cheeses), detailed aromatic profile and serving temperature of 16-18°C indicated; nothing about aging potential.
Podere Casisano named and located in Montalcino; fermentation in steel, long maceration and minimum 5-year aging including 2 in wood specified, with no mention of organic or manual harvesting.
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 for a moment the Tuscan sun caressing the hills of Montalcino, and you will have an idea of the depth held within this Brunello Riserva 2013. It is an invitation to a sensory journey, an immersion in the richness of Sangiovese Grosso, elevated by time and expertise. This wine is not just a drink, it is a story you are about to discover.
The Podere Casisano estate, nestled in the heart of Montalcino, cultivates its vines with meticulous attention. It is here, on these lands blessed with optimal exposure, that the Sangiovese Grosso fully flourishes. The year 2013, marked by ideal climatic conditions, made it possible to obtain grapes of exceptional quality, the promise of a wine of remarkable structure and depth.
This Brunello Riserva is the fruit of careful vinification: fermentation in steel tanks, followed by a long maceration that extracts all the richness of the fruit. Its aging is then patient, with a minimum of five years, including at least two in oak barrels. This prolonged maturation gives it aromatic complexity and a tannic texture of enveloping elegance. When tasting, you will be charmed by its intense color. On the nose, notes of ripe red fruits blend harmoniously with soft spices, touches of tobacco and leather, all enhanced by a refined minerality. On the palate, it reveals a beautiful structure, remarkable persistence, leaving a memorable imprint.
This Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2013 is an ideal companion for dishes that demand presence. I warmly recommend it with grilled or sauced red meats, such as a good brasato. It will also pair wonderfully with game, whose intense flavors it will sublimate. Do not hesitate to serve it with aged cheeses, which will reveal all its complexity and length on the palate. It is the perfect wine for a special occasion, a dinner among friends or a moment of contemplation when you want to treat yourself and travel to the heart of authentic Tuscany.
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