San Felice
Brunello di Montalcino Campogiovanni 2020
| Denomination | DOCG Brunello di Montalcino |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sangiovese |
| Aging | In Slavonian oak barrels for 36 months; matured in bottle for 12 months. |
| Other years | 2016 , 2021 |
- Name and grape variety: Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, 100% Sangiovese, vintage 2020
- Ageing: 36 months in Slavonian oak barrels and 12 months resting in the bottle
- Aromas: blackberry and cherry, violet, damp earth, myrtle and leather
- Flavour: intense sip, pronounced tannins and a fresh finish; alcohol content 14.5%
- Pairings: roasts, game, pork and mature pecorino; decant for 1 hour
Description
What kind of wine is it
San Felice Brunello di Montalcino Campogiovanni is a Tuscan red wine made from Sangiovese grapes. It presents a deep ruby colour, which heralds complex aromas of blackberries and cherries, enriched by notes of damp earth, violets, myrtle and leather. The palate is vigorous, characterised by a firm tannin and supported by a balanced acidic streak. This Brunello di Montalcino pairs beautifully with flavourful meats, game, roasts and mature cheeses. It is recommended to decant for one hour before serving to appreciate every nuance.
Where does it come from
This wine originates from the Tuscan region of Montalcino. The vineyards are situated between 250 and 300 metres above sea level and benefit from optimal south and south-west exposure. The medium-textured soil, with a predominant clay component resting on sandstone and limestone marl, gives the wine a pronounced territorial character. The San Felice estate cultivates the vines using the spur-pruned cordon system, making full use of a natural environment that encourages the development of a solid tannic structure.
How is it produced
The Sangiovese grapes are harvested during the first week of October. Vinification begins with a twenty-day maceration at controlled temperature, encouraging an intense aromatic extraction. The process continues with a slow maturation of thirty-six months in Slavonian oak barrels, followed by a further twelve months of bottle ageing. This meticulous process allows the wine to develop remarkable balance and ensures significant longevity, capable of offering great evolution over the years.
History and Curiosities
Produced in Tuscany by the renowned San Felice estate, founded in 1968, Campogiovanni is the authentic expression of its territory. Born from vineyards facing south and south-west and harvested at the beginning of October, this Brunello di Montalcino DOCG showcases pure Sangiovese. The expert ageing of 36 months in Slavonian oak barrels, combined with a year of rest in the bottle, ensures a powerful structure and longevity of up to 15 years. Praised by critics, it boasts 94 points from James Suckling and embodies Italian oenological excellence.
Awards
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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
92/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
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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: 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 | San Felice Brunello di Montalcino Campogiovanni 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 | San Felice |
| Story | History and Curiosities Produced in Tuscany by the renowned San Felice estate, founded in 1968, Campogiovanni is the authentic expression of its territory. Born from vineyards facing south and south-west and harvested at the beginning of October, this Brunello di Montalcino DOCG showcases pure Sangiovese. The expert ageing of 36 months in Slavonian oak barrels, combined with a year of rest in the bottle, ensures a powerful structure and longevity of up to 15 years. Praised by critics, it boasts 94 points from James Suckling and embodies Italian oenological excellence. |
| Origin | Castelnuovo Berardenga (SI) |
| Soil composition | Medium-textured soil with a clay component prevailing over silt and sand, on a base of sandstone and calcareous marl |
| Cultivation system | Spurred cordon |
| Harvest | First week of October |
| Fermentation temperature | 28–30 °C |
| Fermentation | 20 days |
| Production technique | Maceration for 20 days at 28–30 °C; ageing for 36 months in Slavonian oak barrels and 12 months in bottle |
| Wine making | Maceration for 20 days at a temperature of 28–30 °C. |
| Aging | In Slavonian oak barrels for 36 months; matured in bottle for 12 months. |
| Total acidity | 6.2 gr/L |
| Residual sugar | 2.2 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |