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Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2017 from Fattoria dei Barbi, Sangiovese Grosso, aged for a minimum of five years including two in wood, rated 90 by three guides. Price of €79.06 is consistent for a riserva, but no very high-level distinction is mentioned.
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG appellation and Sangiovese Grosso named, Montalcino zone specified; profile (red fruits, leather, tobacco) consistent with the appellation.
Three guides named (James Suckling, Robert Parker, Wine Spectator) but all at 90 points, without any very high-level distinction; renowned producer.
Brunello Riserva at €79.06, crossed-out price of €90.71: consistent with the rank of a Montalcino riserva, without being clearly below it.
Specific pairings (red meats, game, aged cheeses), detailed aromatic profile and serving temperature of 16-18 °C indicated; aging potential not specified.
Fattoria dei Barbi named and located in Montalcino; fermentation in steel, long maceration, minimum 5 years 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. It is here that I discovered a wine that whispers stories of earth and tradition, a gem that embodies the very elegance of Montalcino. This Brunello Riserva 2017 from Fattoria dei Barbi is not just a wine, it is an invitation to a sensory journey.
Montalcino, you may already know this name, synonymous with one of Italy's greatest wines. Fattoria dei Barbi, an estate whose history blends with that of this land, cultivates Sangiovese Grosso there, the unique grape variety that gives birth to Brunello. The 2017 vintage, marked by a rigorous selection of the berries from the harvest onward, is the fruit of meticulous work and deep respect for the terroir.
The vinification of this Brunello Riserva begins with fermentation in steel tanks, followed by a long maceration that extracts all the richness of the skins. Its aging, lasting a minimum of five years including two in wood, gives it remarkable complexity and depth. Then, it refines in the bottle for at least six months before reaching you. Its color is an intense and concentrated ruby red, a visual promise of its character. On the nose, you will be enveloped by notes of plum and blackberry, enhanced by touches of licorice, cocoa and a subtle nuance of tobacco. On the palate, it reveals remarkable richness and persistence, with soft tannins that caress the palate. The finish is extraordinarily long, leaving an unforgettable memory.
This Brunello Riserva 2017 from Fattoria dei Barbi is the ideal companion for special moments. I warmly recommend it with grilled red meats, roasts, game or slow-cooked dishes like a brasato. It will also pair wonderfully with hard, aged and flavorful cheeses, whose powerful aromas will echo its complexity. It is a wine that calls for contemplation, conversation, celebration. Treat yourself to this experience, and let yourself be carried away by the very essence of Tuscany.
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