Fattoria dei Barbi
Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2019
| Denomination | DOCG Brunello di Montalcino Riserva |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sangiovese |
| Aging | Aged in small, medium and large capacity barrels for at least 3 years, followed by bottle ageing for a minimum of 6 months. |
- Name and vintage: Brunello di Montalcino DOCG Riserva 2019, still red Tuscan wine
- Grape variety and style: 100% Sangiovese Grosso, full-bodied, warm and complex, 14.5% vol
- Aroma and taste: blackberry, blueberry, plum and spices; soft tannins and lively acidity
- Ageing: 3 years in barrel, 6 months in bottle; fermentation at 27-28 °C
- Serving and pairings: 18-20 °C, decant for 1 hour; ideal with roasts, game and cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
The Brunello di Montalcino Riserva from Fattoria dei Barbi is a red of great substance that celebrates Sangiovese Grosso. Its aromatic profile reveals notes of black fruits such as blackberry, blueberry and plum, enhanced by hints of liquorice, raspberry jam, black pepper and freesia. On the palate, it offers a full and complex sip, supported by a lively freshness that integrates perfectly with velvety tannins. This noble interpretation of Brunello di Montalcino finishes with a long-lasting finale, ideal for accompanying roasts and braised meats.
Where it comes from
The vineyards are located in the municipality of Montalcino, in the heart of Tuscany, situated at four hundred metres above sea level with an optimal south-east exposure. The vines sink their roots into soils rich in galestro, a distinctive element that allows the tannic structure to be balanced with natural elegance. Fattoria dei Barbi manages the rows with a density of five thousand vines per hectare, limiting the yield to six thousand kilos. This choice is fundamental to preserving the health of the plant and achieving impeccable fruit ripeness.
How it is produced
In the winery, the destemmed grapes are rapidly cooled to encourage the extraction of noble components. Alcoholic fermentation takes place at a controlled temperature for sixteen days, followed by malolactic fermentation. Ageing involves a period of three years in barrels of varying capacities, then concludes with a further six months in bottle. This practice forges a wine of remarkable depth, characterised by significant dry extract and a freshness that ensures its structure and longevity.
History and Curiosities
Created by the oenologist Maurizio Castelli, the renowned Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2019 embodies the excellence of Fattoria dei Barbi, a family connected to these lands since 1352 and a pioneer in production since 1892. The vineyards grow on 66 hectares of prized galestro soils at an altitude of 400 metres, giving rise to a masterpiece awarded 94 points by Robert Parker and James Suckling. This Tuscan red boasts an exceptional longevity of 15-25 years, able to convey over time the authenticity of one of the most beloved appellations in the world.
Awards
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2019
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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2019
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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2019
93/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
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2019
94/100
Wine spectator is the most influential wine guide on the internet.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
18 - 20 °C
Longevity:
15 - 25 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 Riserva 2019 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Brunello di Montalcino DOCG |
| Vintage | 2019 |
| 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 Created by the oenologist Maurizio Castelli, the renowned Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2019 embodies the excellence of Fattoria dei Barbi, a family connected to these lands since 1352 and a pioneer in production since 1892. The vineyards grow on 66 hectares of prized galestro soils at an altitude of 400 metres, giving rise to a masterpiece awarded 94 points by Robert Parker and James Suckling. This Tuscan red boasts an exceptional longevity of 15-25 years, able to convey over time the authenticity of one of the most beloved appellations in the world. |
| Origin | Vineyards of the Fattoria dei Barbi in the municipality of Montalcino (Siena), Tuscany |
| Soil composition | Galestro soil |
| Cultivation system | Free cordon |
| Plants per hectare | 5000 |
| Yield per hectare | 6000 kg/hectare |
| Fermentation temperature | 27-28 °C |
| Fermentation | Approximately 16 7 days |
| Production technique | Grapes are crushed and destemmed, cooled to 16°C in an environment protected by CO₂; alcoholic fermentation at a controlled temperature (27-28°C) followed by malolactic fermentation; aged in small, medium and large capacity barrels for at least 3 years and a minimum of 6 months in bottle. |
| Wine making | The crushed and destemmed grapes were rapidly cooled down to 16 °C in a CO₂-protected environment to increase the extraction of anthocyanins and polyphenols; alcoholic fermentation lasted about 16 7 days at a controlled temperature of 27-28 °C; after racking, malolactic fermentation followed. |
| Aging | Aged in small, medium and large capacity barrels for at least 3 years, followed by bottle ageing for a minimum of 6 months. |
| Total acidity | 5.03 gr/L |
| PH | 3.36 |
| Residual sugar | 0.52 gr/L |
| Dry extract | 29.1 gr/L |
| Year production | 600000 bottles |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |