Brunello di Montalcino Fattoria dei Barbi 2018

The Brunello di Montalcino from Fattoria dei Barbi is a landmark in the history and quality of this globally renowned red wine. It has carved a distinctive path, guiding it to peaks of excellence that stand among the flags of Italian viticulture and oenology worldwide. This label is the most significant for the winery, embodying a concentration of elegance, nobility of taste, and complexity, expressing the territory and tradition. These values are at the heart of the daily approach of the Cinelli Colombini family, owners of Fattoria dei Barbi, who consistently work towards research and study, incorporating new technologies in service of the longstanding tradition of Brunello di Montalcino.

Fattoria dei Barbi Brunello di Montalcino has been produced for over a century, using 100% Sangiovese grapes, typically harvested in the second half of September from vineyards in the municipality of Montalcino. The grapes undergo gentle pressing and destemming, followed by a rapid temperature reduction to optimize polyphenolic extraction. The wine undergoes alcoholic and malolactic fermentation before ageing in wooden barrels of varying sizes for at least 2 years. This is followed by 4 months of bottle ageing before being released to the market.

The Brunello di Montalcino from Fattoria dei Barbi presents itself with a ruby colour that tends towards garnet. The aroma is characterized by red fruity notes of cherry, raspberry, candied citrus, and a diverse toasty background enriched by a weave of aromatic herbs. On the palate, it reveals an elegant approach, refined by a soft body and velvety tannins. The lively freshness suggests a long life still unfolding, expressing its full complexity.