A precious wine: the Brunello di Montalcino

Characteristics of the Brunello

The best wines are those that are still produced according to the ancient traditions, respecting both the characteristics of the Sangiovese grape and the microclimate of Montalcino. The warmth of the Maremma and the majestic mountain Amiata in the South offer the ideal conditions for wine growing in the Montalcino area. The recipe for the perfect wine is very simple: low yield per vine, harvest of the best grapes, perfect maturation and therefore a long, sweet finish.

The Brunello di Montalcino is a wine for those who can wait: it takes years to develop all its potential. The tannins and acid must be refined, rounded and mixed to create a magical blend of fragrances that are becoming increasingly ethereal. In recent years, many manufacturers have experimented with Brunelli, that are less tannic and marketable, which adversely affects its aging potential and complexity.

How to serve the Brunello di Montalcino

We are speaking of a precious wine that deserves a place of honor in your cellar. The bottle must rest horizontally for at least a few weeks before opening to avoid trauma. The decantation can only be done in two cases: if there is a sediment or if it is a relatively young Brunello that is at most 10-15 years old. For Brunelli over 20 years, it is not advisable to decant the bottle, as the bouquet may be affected and the sudden oxygenation would lead to a collapse of the fragile balance of the wine. Serve the wine in large glasses and let it breathe in the glass. The serving temperature corresponds to the classic one of structured red wines, namely 18-20 ° C.

As a meal to the Brunello di Montalcino you could offer rich dishes such as stews, game, baked lasagne, truffle risotto or pork.

VIPs who love the Brunello di Montalcino

The province of Siena is known all over the world for its beautiful scenery and historic towns, but also for its exquisite food and quality wines such as the Brunello di Montalcino. Numerous VIPs have discovered the wine for themselves and praise and love him.

For "The King" LeBron James, the American basketball star, the Brunello di Montalcino is one of the loves of his lives as he posted in an Insta Story recently showing a bottle of wine.

Richard Gere, the famous American actor, even decided to create a personalized wine series, the Brunello Le Lucére, in collaboration with the winery San Filippo di Montalcino.