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  • Country ranking ?

    266
  • Producer ranking ?

    17
  • Decanting time

    2h
  • When to drink

    now to 2035
  • Food Pairing

    pan fried lamb

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Brunello di Montalcino DOCG Annata – 2012 – 96 points – Cellar Selection – Wine Enthusiast

“Underbrush, ripe berry, new leather and Mediterranean herb aromas slowly take shape in the glass. Showing youthful tension, the vibrant palate delivers red cherry, pomegranate, white pepper and pipe tobacco notes framed by bright acidity and taut, refined tannins. It already shows great balance and finesse but is still young and tight.”

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The Story

Biondi-Santi also thinks that Brunello is one of the world’s longest-lasting wines:
“Even though Italian wine legislation requires that Brunello be matured in barrels for two years and in bottles for four to six months, we allow our wine to age for five to six years before bottling. We traditionally use Slovenian barrels, which further enhance the longevity of the wine. Then we cellar the Brunello in bottles for at least another two years bef...

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Latest Pro-tasting notes

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Tasting note

color

Medium

ending

Medium

flavors

Vegetal, Cardamom, Bread, Smoky, Earthy and Floral

nose

Intense, Fresh and Opulent

taste

High in Acidity, Medium tannin, Ripe, Fresh, Fragrant and Dry

Written Notes

Intense ruby red in color. A graceful scent of citrus peel with nuances of withered rose, spice and fresh red fruits. There is a surprising note of red fruit; cherry is dominant and notes of red berries pop up in the background. Firm tannins with a deep structure lead to a long, lingering finish.

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Origin

Brunello di Montalcino, Tuscany
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