Fattoria dei Barbi
Brunello di Montalcino 2020
| Denomination | DOCG Brunello di Montalcino |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sangiovese |
| Aging | For at least 2 years in oak barrels (of small, medium and large capacity, including Slavonian oak), with bottle ageing for a minimum of 4 months. |
| Other years | 2019 , 2021 |
- Name and grape: Brunello di Montalcino DOCG made from 100% Sangiovese
- Vintage and alcohol content: 2020 harvest, 14.5% vol; still, dry red wine
- Ageing: At least 2 years in oak barrels followed by 4 months in bottle
- Aromatic profile: Notes of ripe strawberry, dog rose, sweet spices, iris and a chocolate finish
- Pairings and serving: Ideal with game, stews, roasts, mature cheeses; serve at 18–20 °C
Description
What kind of wine is it
Brunello di Montalcino from Fattoria dei Barbi is a renowned still red Tuscan wine. Made exclusively from Sangiovese grapes, it displays a bright ruby red colour. On the nose, it reveals enveloping aromas of ripe strawberry, dog rose, sweet spices and iris. On the palate, it is warm and embracing, supported by lively acidity and well-polished tannins. Its solid structure ensures a harmonious and satisfying sip, which fades into a persistent finish with delicate hints of chocolate, making it ideal even for meditative tasting.
Where does it come from
This wine originates in Tuscany, in the heart of the province of Siena, within the Montalcino area. The vineyards grow on hilly terrain at a maximum altitude of six hundred metres, an ideal environment for optimal vine development. Fattoria dei Barbi is a historic benchmark for the area, with production of this label dating back to 1892. The deep connection between the estate and the land ensures a marked territorial coherence, reflecting the richness of the soil and giving the wine an extraordinary capacity for evolution over time.
How is it produced
Harvesting takes place between late summer and early autumn, carefully selecting the ripest bunches. The destemmed grapes are quickly cooled in a protected environment, a crucial stage to encourage the extraction of polyphenols. After alcoholic fermentation in temperature-controlled steel tanks and subsequent malolactic fermentation, the wine matures for at least two years in oak barrels of various sizes, including Slavonian oak. A further refinement in bottle for several months completes the production process, giving the wine its unmistakable balance.
History and Curiosities
Owned by the Colombini family since 1892, the Fattoria dei Barbi stands as an absolute icon in the history of the esteemed Brunello di Montalcino. This extraordinary red wine is made exclusively from Sangiovese grapes and is aged for at least two years in oak barrels, releasing enveloping aromas of ripe strawberry, sweet spices and iris. The excellent 2020 vintage, awarded 94 points by James Suckling, confirms the remarkable longevity and elegance of a centuries-old estate whose roots in the Sienese territory date back to 1352.
Awards
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2020
2This guide is highly respected and offers the most comprehensive review of Italian wines. It has a long tradition and is based on blind tastings carried out by over 100 experts.
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2020
94/100
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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2020
94/100
The prestigious international wine guide from the renowned Robert Parker, the world's most experienced and trusted wine taster.
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2020
3One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
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2020
92/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
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2020
4Italian Sommelier Association (AIS) guide
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2020
92/100
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:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1892
- Oenologist: Maurizio Castelli
- Bottles produced: 600.000
- Hectares: 66
The Fattoria dei Barbi today is owned by Stefano Cinelli Colombini, who continues a story that sees the Colombinis linked to these lands for more than six centuries; a very long time in which the family has always defended the traditions and values of the Montalcinese culture, whose last and most precious fruit is Brunello. Read more
| Name | Fattoria dei Barbi Brunello di Montalcino 2020 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Brunello di Montalcino DOCG |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sangiovese |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Fattoria dei Barbi |
| Story | History and Curiosities Owned by the Colombini family since 1892, the Fattoria dei Barbi stands as an absolute icon in the history of the esteemed Brunello di Montalcino. This extraordinary red wine is made exclusively from Sangiovese grapes and is aged for at least two years in oak barrels, releasing enveloping aromas of ripe strawberry, sweet spices and iris. The excellent 2020 vintage, awarded 94 points by James Suckling, confirms the remarkable longevity and elegance of a centuries-old estate whose roots in the Sienese territory date back to 1352. |
| Origin | Montalcino (Siena) |
| Harvest | Between September and October |
| Fermentation temperature | 27–28 °C (without exceeding 28 °C) |
| Fermentation | Approximately 14–17 days |
| Production technique | Grapes crushed and destemmed and cooled; alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature; malolactic fermentation; ageing in oak barrels and subsequent ageing in bottle |
| Wine making | The crushed and destemmed grapes are rapidly cooled to 16°C in a CO2-protected environment to enhance the extraction of anthocyanins and polyphenols. Alcoholic fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks for 16–17 days at a controlled temperature of 27–28°C (not exceeding 28°C); after racking, malolactic fermentation follows. |
| Aging | For at least 2 years in oak barrels (of small, medium and large capacity, including Slavonian oak), with bottle ageing for a minimum of 4 months. |
| Total acidity | 5.22 gr/L |
| Residual sugar | 1.32 gr/L |
| Dry extract | 29.52 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |