Brunello di Montalcino Fattoria dei Barbi 2017
Fattoria dei Barbi

Brunello di Montalcino Fattoria dei Barbi 2017

Brunello of Fattoria dei Barbi is a full-bodied and intense red wine left to age for 24 months in Slavonian oak. The bouquet alternates ripe red fruits with spicy notes, the sip is dry and warm and it has an interesting tannic texture.

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Vintages:
2017
2019
£38.00
Awards
3Gambero Rosso
4Bibenda
93James Suckling
92Robert Parker
93Wine Spectator
90Veronelli

Features

Denomination

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

Vines

Sangiovese 100%

Tipologia

Region

Alcohol content

14.5 %

Format

75 cl Bottle

Aging

24 months in small and medium oak barrels

Additional Notes

Contains sulfites

BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO FATTORIA DEI BARBI 2017 DESCRIPTION

Fattoria dei Barbi's Brunello di Montalcino is a milestone in the history and quality of this world-famous red wine. It has traced its path, leading it to peaks of excellence that are among the flag bearers of Italian viticulture and oenology in the world. It is the winery's most important label: a concentrate of elegance, nobility of drinkability and complexity, expressive of a territory and a tradition. This is at the heart of the daily work of the Cinelli Colombini family, owners of Fattoria dei Barbi. They work towards research and study aimed at new technologies, which are always put at the service of the centuries-old tradition of Brunello di Montalcino.

Fattoria dei Barbi's Brunello di Montalcino has been produced for more than a century. 100% Sangiovese grapes, harvested, on average, in the second half of September from vineyards located in the area of Montalcino. The grapes are crushed and destemmed and subjected to a sudden drop in temperature in order to optimise polyphenol extraction. The wine undergoes alcoholic and malolactic fermentation before being placed in wooden barrels of varying sizes for a period of no less than 2 years. This is followed by 4 months of bottle ageing before being released on the market.

Fattoria dei Barbi's Brunello di Montalcino is a red wine with a ruby red hue that veers towards garnet tones. Its bouquet is marked by red fruity notes of cherry, raspberry, candied citrus fruit and a broad toasted texture, finished by a weave of aromatic herbs. In the mouth it reveals its elegant progression, refined by a soft body and velvety tannin. The lively freshness speaks of a long life yet to be fulfilled in all its complexity.

Colour

Deep ruby red

Scent

Red ripe fruit, alternating with shades of spices and damp earth

Taste

Full-bodied and intense, warm and dry in the mouth, with a nice tannic texture towards the end

Temperature
18°-20°C
When to open
To enjoy it at its best, we recommend you to let the wine 'breathe' at least 1 or 2 hours before serving
When to drink
Wine good to drink now, but that can have a beautiful evolution after resting for a while in your cellar
Glass
Ballon
Perfect for robust, full-bodied and intense red wines, which require intense oxygenation to disclose all their deep and complex aromas and enhance the evolution in the glass
Longevity
You can cellar it for over 7 years
GuideYearScoreQuote
Gambero Rosso20163 / 3Excellent Wine
Bibenda20164 / 5High Level Wine
James Suckling201793 / 100Outstanding Wine
Robert Parker201792 / 100Outstanding Wine
Wine Spectator201793 / 100Outstanding Wine
Veronelli201790 / 100Excellent Wine

Fattoria dei Barbi

Foundation Year1790
Vineyard hectares106
Annual production650.000 bt
WinemakerPaolo Salvi
AddressFattoria dei Barbi, Località Pordernovi, 170 - 53024 Montalcino (SI)

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