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Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2019 from the Baricci estate, Sangiovese Grosso aged at least five years including two in wood, at €145.49 instead of €181.18. No distinction or mention of organic, vegan or sulfite-free is specified.
Appellation Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG, Sangiovese Grosso and the Montalcino zone named; profile of red fruits, leather, coherent balsamic.
No awards or guides mentioned; the producer Baricci is named but without any attested distinction in the sources.
€145.49 for a Brunello Riserva 2019, crossed-out price of €181.18: consistent with the appellation's standing, without being below the usual price.
Precise pairings (red meats, game, aged cheeses), detailed aromatic profile and serving at 16-18°C; decanting recommended.
Baricci estate located in Montalcino, fermentation in steel and minimum 5-year aging including 2 in wood specified; organic not mentioned.
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
Today I invite you on a sensory journey to the heart of Tuscany, where time seems suspended. This Brunello di Montalcino Riserva from the Baricci estate is not just a wine, it is a story, an imprint of the terroir that reveals itself with measured elegance and complexity.
Nestled on the hills of Montalcino, the Baricci estate is an address I hold particularly dear. It is here, in this prestigious appellation, that Sangiovese Grosso finds its noblest expression. This unique grape variety, cultivated with passion, is the beating heart of this Brunello, a wine that embodies the tradition and ancestral know-how of the region.
This 2019 vintage, from a traditional fermentation in steel tanks, benefited from meticulous aging. In accordance with the requirements of the Riserva appellation, it spent a minimum of five years in the cellar, including two in wooden barrels, giving it a remarkable patina and depth. To the eye, you will discover a deep garnet red color, a promise of beautiful maturity. On the nose, aromas of ripe red fruits mingle subtly with earthy notes. You will also perceive touches of sweet spices and a slight balsamic scent, adding a fascinating depth to the whole. The palate is ample and structured, with solid tannins but of great finesse. The acidity supports the wine, giving it beautiful liveliness and a pleasantly sapid persistence. The fruity finish is coherent, and a hint of tobacco emerges on the finish, prolonging the pleasure of the tasting.
To fully appreciate this Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Baricci, I suggest you pair it with dishes that will enhance it. Imagine it alongside braised red meats, a game roast or a platter of aged cheeses. This is a wine that requires a little patience: a light decanting before serving will allow it to open up completely and reveal all its complexity. This Brunello is an invitation to contemplation, to be savored moment by moment. It is the ideal companion for an exceptional evening, a moment of sharing, or simply to treat yourself to a moment of pure Tuscan elegance.
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