Castello Tricerchi
Brunello di Montalcino 2021
| Denomination | DOCG Brunello di Montalcino |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sangiovese |
| Aging | In Slavonian oak barrels of 15 and 20 hl for at least 36 months; in bottle for a period not less than 8 months. |
- Grape variety: 100% Sangiovese for the esteemed Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
- Vinification: Indigenous yeasts and submerged cap maceration for 30 days
- Ageing: 36 months in Slavonian oak barrels and 8 months in bottle
- Tasting notes: Deep ruby, notes of ripe cherry, citrus, spices and damp earth
- Serving: 18-20°C, decant for 1 hour; ideal with red meats, game and cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
Castello Tricerchi Brunello di Montalcino is a still red wine that expresses the authenticity of Sangiovese. In the glass, it reveals a clear, intense ruby with garnet highlights, introducing an aromatic profile characterised by ripe cherry, citrus, sweet spices and hints of damp earth. On the palate, it displays a superior structure, supported by perfectly integrated tannins that lead to an extremely persistent finish. This impressive red pairs excellently with red meats, game and mature cheeses.
Where it comes from
This Brunello di Montalcino originates in Tuscany from grapes grown in the Vigna del Castello and Vigna del Velo vineyards. The rows benefit from an altitude of 290 metres and a west and north-west exposure. The terroir is distinguished by a medium-textured soil, which combines limestone, clay and sand to give the wine its characteristic gustatory tension. The historic name of this label pays homage to the year Castello Tricerchi was founded.
How it is produced
The harvest, carried out by hand at the beginning of October, involves a rigorous selection of the bunches. Vinification takes place with indigenous yeasts and includes a submerged cap maceration at a controlled temperature for a month, ideal for balanced extraction. Maturation continues in Slavonian oak barrels for three years, enriching the wine's aromatic complexity. This is followed by careful bottle ageing of at least eight months, a fundamental step in achieving gustatory harmony.
History and Curiosities
Named A.D. 1441, this wine pays tribute to the year the Tricerchi Castle was founded. It is born from a rigorous manual selection of Sangiovese grapes sourced from the renowned Vigna del Castello and Vigna del Velo plots. Grown at an altitude of 290 metres, these vines offer a pure and refined expression of the territory. Shaped by the expertise of oenologist Maurizio Castelli, the 2021 vintage boasts an excellent score of 93/100 awarded by Decanter, enhancing the prestige of the DOCG designation to offer enthusiasts a majestic and unforgettable tasting experience.
Awards
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2021
93/100
Decanter is a wine and lifestyle magazine, published monthly in around 90 countries. The magazine includes industry news, classic guides and advice on wine and spirits.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
18 - 20 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1995
- Oenologist: Maurizio Castelli
- Bottles produced: 72.000
- Hectares: 13
Over the centuries, the castle has offered refuge and protection to pilgrims taking the Via Francigena to Rome. In the seventeenth century the chapel, which was originally situated within the walls was moved to the end of the avenue and devoted to the Virgin of the Veil. ,A fragment of the Virgin’s veil authenticated by a Papal Bull, is kept in the chapel. In 1982, the Tricerchi Castle was officially recognised as part of Italy’s historical and artistic heritage. Read more
| Name | Castello Tricerchi Brunello di Montalcino 2021 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red green still |
| Denomination | Brunello di Montalcino DOCG |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sangiovese |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Castello Tricerchi |
| Story | History and Curiosities Named A.D. 1441, this wine pays tribute to the year the Tricerchi Castle was founded. It is born from a rigorous manual selection of Sangiovese grapes sourced from the renowned Vigna del Castello and Vigna del Velo plots. Grown at an altitude of 290 metres, these vines offer a pure and refined expression of the territory. Shaped by the expertise of oenologist Maurizio Castelli, the 2021 vintage boasts an excellent score of 93/100 awarded by Decanter, enhancing the prestige of the DOCG designation to offer enthusiasts a majestic and unforgettable tasting experience. |
| Origin | Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy |
| Soil composition | Medium-textured soil with limestone, clay and sand |
| Cultivation system | Spurred cordon and Guyot |
| Plants per hectare | Circa 4.000 |
| Yield per hectare | 60 quintals per hectare |
| Harvest | Early October |
| Fermentation temperature | 23 °C |
| Fermentation | 30 days |
| Production technique | Fermentation with indigenous yeasts; long maceration with submerged cap at a controlled temperature of 23°C for 30 days |
| Wine making | Fermentation with indigenous yeasts; long maceration with submerged cap at a controlled temperature of 23°C for 30 days |
| Aging | In Slavonian oak barrels of 15 and 20 hl for at least 36 months; in bottle for a period not less than 8 months. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |