Cantine Leonardo da Vinci
Capolavori Brunello di Montalcino San Giovanni Battista 2020
| Denomination | DOCG Brunello di Montalcino |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sangiovese |
| Aging | Aged for at least 30 months in 50-hectolitre Slavonian oak barrels; rests in the bottle for at least 6 months. |
- Name and grape: Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, 100% Sangiovese
- Vintage and alcohol: 2020 harvest, 14% vol
- Vinification: Maceration for 20-25 days at a controlled temperature up to 24°C
- Ageing: 30 months in Slavonian oak and 6 months in bottle
- Notes and pairings: Aromas of blackberry, blackcurrant and cherry; ideal with red meats and mature cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
Leonardo da Vinci I Capolavori San Giovanni Battista is a still red wine that faithfully interprets Brunello di Montalcino, an authentic expression of Sangiovese. To the eye, it reveals a clear purple-red colour, with shades tending towards garnet. On the nose, it develops an intense aromatic profile, dominated by notes of blackberry, blackcurrant and cherry, enriched by hints of gooseberry and subtle vegetal nuances. On the palate, it offers a full and rich body, where the soft sensations of the fruit find a firm balance in a pleasant freshness on the palate, finishing with a long, fruity aftertaste.
Where it comes from
This wine originates from the renowned vineyards located in the Montalcino area, in the province of Siena. The vines grow at altitudes ranging from one hundred and twenty to six hundred and fifty metres, benefiting from a climate ideal for grape ripening. The wine's solid structure is deeply influenced by the local mixed clay soil, which is notable for its abundance of fossilised shells. This geological composition ensures the correct supply of water and minerals to the plant, encouraging defined aromas and a solid, elegant progression.
How it is produced
The process overseen by Leonardo da Vinci begins with the manual harvesting of the grapes between September and October. Red vinification involves maceration on the skins for about twenty to twenty-five days at controlled temperatures, in order to optimise aromatic extraction. Maturation continues for at least thirty months in Slavonian oak barrels, allowing for a refined evolution of the tannic structure. The process concludes with a rest in the bottle for a minimum of six months to refine the flavour balance before release to the market.
History and Curiosities
Created as a tribute to the Renaissance genius, Leonardo da Vinci I Capolavori San Giovanni Battista embodies the most authentic spirit of its region. Produced by the historic Cantine Leonardo da Vinci, founded in 1961, this wine harmoniously blends art and oenological excellence. Pure Sangiovese grapes, grown in particularly renowned vineyards in Siena, give rise to a superb Brunello di Montalcino DOCG: a true liquid masterpiece that celebrates the profound historical connection with the marvellous Tuscan territory.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
18 - 20 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1961
- Oenologist: Riccardo Pucci
- Bottles produced: 5.000.000
- Hectares: 750
The original headquarters, restructured and enlarged, are still the operative centre today. The winery is situated in the borough of Vinci, just 5 kilometres from the birthplace of the world famous artist and inventor Leonardo.
The co-operative takes its name from the great man, paying homage to the mind of the man who was universally recognised as a genius and to emphasise its deep-rooted bond with the territory, the same bond which Leonardo felt and whose surname is specifically associated with the village where he was born on 15 April 1452.
Today, Cantine Leonardo da Vinci is a pioneering co-operative, innovative and modern, which relies on the work and grape production of its 160 members. Read more
| Name | Leonardo da Vinci Capolavori Brunello di Montalcino San Giovanni Battista 2020 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Brunello di Montalcino DOCG |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sangiovese |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Cantine Leonardo da Vinci |
| Story | History and Curiosities Created as a tribute to the Renaissance genius, Leonardo da Vinci I Capolavori San Giovanni Battista embodies the most authentic spirit of its region. Produced by the historic Cantine Leonardo da Vinci, founded in 1961, this wine harmoniously blends art and oenological excellence. Pure Sangiovese grapes, grown in particularly renowned vineyards in Siena, give rise to a superb Brunello di Montalcino DOCG: a true liquid masterpiece that celebrates the profound historical connection with the marvellous Tuscan territory. |
| Origin | Montalcino territory |
| Soil composition | Predominantly mixed clay soil rich in shells |
| Cultivation system | Mainly spurred cordon, but also Guyot |
| Harvest | Tra il 5 settembre e il 5 ottobre |
| Fermentation temperature | Up to 24 °C |
| Fermentation | 20-25 days |
| Production technique | Manual grape harvest; red vinification with skin maceration for 20-25 days at a controlled temperature (up to 24°C); ageing for at least 30 months in Slavonian oak barrels (50 hl) and resting in the bottle for at least 6 months |
| Wine making | The grapes are harvested by hand. Vinification is carried out using the red method with skin maceration for 20-25 days at controlled temperatures of up to 24°C. The wine is aged for at least 30 months in 50-hectolitre Slavonian oak barrels; it then rests in the bottle for at least 6 months. |
| Aging | Aged for at least 30 months in 50-hectolitre Slavonian oak barrels; rests in the bottle for at least 6 months. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |