San Felice
Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Il Quercione 2019
| Denomination | DOCG Brunello di Montalcino Riserva |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 15.0% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sangiovese |
| Aging | Malolactic fermentation and maturation in 500-litre French oak barrels (tonneaux) for 24 months; bottle ageing for 36 months. |
- Name and vintage: Brunello di Montalcino DOCG Riserva Il Quercione 2019
- Grapes and origin: 100% Sangiovese from the Il Quercione vineyard at 400 metres altitude
- Vinification: 25-day maceration at 30°C, followed by malolactic fermentation
- Extended ageing: 24 months in 500-litre French oak and 36 months in bottle
- Serving and pairings: decant for 2 hours at 18-20°C; ideal with red meats and game
Description
What kind of wine it is
Campogiovanni Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Il Quercione by San Felice is a still red wine, a profound expression of the Tuscan region, made from Sangiovese grapes. It appears an intense ruby colour, a prelude to a penetrating bouquet with notes of ripe fruit, spices, cocoa and leather. The palate is full and austere, supported by sweet and juicy tannins that provide structure while maintaining excellent overall pleasantness. Thanks to its significant concentration, it pairs ideally with slow-cooked dishes, enhancing red meats, game, flavourful grilled dishes and mature cheeses.
Where it comes from
This wine originates from the Il Quercione vineyard, located within the Campogiovanni estate in Montalcino. The vines grow at around four hundred metres above sea level, trained using the spurred cordon method to ensure excellent quality. The medium-textured soil, characterised by a strong clay component with sandstone and limestone marl bases, defines the authentic Montalcino terroir. This geological richness gives the wine a solid structure and deep complexity, fundamental bases for an important structure and extraordinary ageing potential.
How it is produced
Following a rigorous selection of the grape bunches, maceration on the skins lasts for twenty-five days, optimising polyphenol extraction. After malolactic fermentation, the wine begins its maturation in French oak barrels for twenty-four months, enriching its aromatic profile. The process concludes with bottle ageing for thirty-six months. This prolonged evolution harmonises the tannic structure and consolidates the ageing potential, defining the austere and refined character that distinguishes this fine production.
History and Curiosities
Produced exclusively in the fresh and celebrated 2019 vintage, this Brunello di Montalcino Riserva originates from the Campogiovanni estate of San Felice. The oenologist Leonardo Bellaccini selects Sangiovese Grosso grapes from the exclusive Il Quercione vineyard, resulting in a limited production of only 5,000 bottles. Thanks to a focus on sustainability and lengthy ageing, the wine displays an exceptional longevity of over twenty years, confirmed by the excellent scores from international critics such as James Suckling and Wine Spectator.
Awards
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2019
93/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
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2019
93/100
Wine spectator is the most influential wine guide on the internet.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
18 - 20 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
2 hours
- Start up year: 1968
- Oenologist: Leonardo Bellaccini
- Hectares: 188
Our winemaker, Leonardo Bellaccini, has pioneered many unique practices. Importantly he sees distinctive characteristics in each of San Felice’s undulating slopes and he treats each vine within the vineyard individually. Having identified five macro-areas Leonardo and his team has planted the grape varieties which thrive in the specific geography and soil. Read more
| Name | Campogiovanni Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Il Quercione 2019 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Brunello di Montalcino DOCG |
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 15.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sangiovese |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | San Felice |
| Story | History and Curiosities Produced exclusively in the fresh and celebrated 2019 vintage, this Brunello di Montalcino Riserva originates from the Campogiovanni estate of San Felice. The oenologist Leonardo Bellaccini selects Sangiovese Grosso grapes from the exclusive Il Quercione vineyard, resulting in a limited production of only 5,000 bottles. Thanks to a focus on sustainability and lengthy ageing, the wine displays an exceptional longevity of over twenty years, confirmed by the excellent scores from international critics such as James Suckling and Wine Spectator. |
| Origin | Il Quercione on the Campogiovanni estate (Montalcino, Siena) |
| Soil composition | Medium-textured soil with a prevailing clay component over silt and sand, on a base of sandstone and calcareous marl |
| Cultivation system | Spurred cordon |
| Harvest | 5 October |
| Fermentation temperature | 30 °C |
| Production technique | Maceration for 25 days at 30°C; malolactic fermentation; maturation in 500-litre French oak tonneaux for 24 months and bottle ageing for 36 months |
| Wine making | Maceration for 25 days at 30°C; malolactic fermentation; maturation in 500-litre French oak tonneaux for 24 months and bottle ageing for 36 months. |
| Aging | Malolactic fermentation and maturation in 500-litre French oak barrels (tonneaux) for 24 months; bottle ageing for 36 months. |
| Total acidity | 5.6 gr/L |
| Year production | 5000 bottles |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |