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BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO 2016<\/h1>\n

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG <\/strong>is regarded as one of the most famous red wines in the world. Produced in the Santa Restituta area, in the municipality of Montalcino, Tuscany<\/a>, our Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2016 Scuderia Italia<\/strong> represents a winemaking tradition of the highest quality, with these lands having harbored a unique vocation for excellent viticulture for centuries.<\/p>\n

This extraordinary red wine, made entirely from Sangiovese grapes, is known for its remarkable ability to age beautifully, improving over time. The Brunello di Montalcino 2016<\/strong> can be kept for over thirty years, depending on the vintage. To preserve its quality, the bottles should be stored horizontally in cool, dark environments with a constant temperature and free from sources of noise or foreign odors.<\/p>\n

The aging process for Brunello di Montalcino lasts 4 years, of which 3 are spent in large oak barrels, followed by an extended period of resting in bottles. This lengthy process imparts the wine with an unmistakable structure and character.<\/p>\n

The Brunello di Montalcino 2016<\/strong> stands out for its intense ruby-red color with garnet reflections, appearing clear and bright. The aroma is intense and persistent, with complex notes of spices, small red fruits, cherry, underbrush, and hints of wilted rose. On the palate, it is elegant, harmonious, dry, with soft and balanced tannins, and a long, pleasant aromatic persistence.<\/p>\n

This wine is the ideal companion for dishes of red meats, game, mushrooms, and truffles, and pairs perfectly with aged cheeses like pecorino and parmesan. The Brunello di Montalcino 2016<\/strong> is also an excellent wine for meditation, perfect for solo tastings or enjoying in good company, allowing one to fully appreciate its every nuance.<\/p>\n

BOTTLES PRODUCED<\/strong>: 1500<\/p>\n

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<\/span><\/span>Wine<\/h3>
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DENOMINATION: Brunello di Montalcino
\nDESIGNATION: Still Red Wine
\nCLASSIFICATION: DOCG
\nPRODUCTION AREA: Santa Restituta, Montalcino, Siena, Tuscany
\nVINTAGE: 2016
\nGRAPE VARIETY: 100% Sangiovese Grosso
\nALCOHOL CONTENT: 14%
\nRESIDUAL SUGAR: 0.9 g\/l
\nTOTAL ACIDITY: 6.0 g\/l
\nVOLATILE ACIDITY: 0.7 g\/l
\nDRY EXTRACT: 32.5 g\/l
\nTOTAL SULPHUR DIOXIDE IODOMETRIC: 126 mg\/l
\npH: 3.47
\nBOTTLES PRODUCED: 1500<\/p>\n

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<\/span><\/span>Vineyards<\/h3>
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VINEYARD LOCATION: South of Montalcino, Santa Restituta area, southern slope, with a southern exposure
\nAVERAGE VINEYARD ALTITUDE: 330 meters above sea level
\nSOIL TYPE: Marl and tuff, with a high concentration of fragmented mineral rocks
\nYIELD PER HECTARE: 65 quintals
\nPLANT DENSITY: 4,144 vines per hectare
\nTRAINING SYSTEM: Spurred cordon
\nHARVEST PERIOD: Late September 2016<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

<\/span><\/span>Winery<\/h3>
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VINIFICATION TECHNIQUE: Alcoholic fermentation in temperature-controlled vats for approximately 20 days, in contact with the grape skins
\nFERMENTATION TANK TYPE: 127-hectoliter stainless steel tanks, modern and of the latest generation
\nFERMENTATION TEMPERATURE: Below 28\u00b0C
\nFERMENTATION DURATION: Approximately 20 days
\nMALOLACTIC FERMENTATION: 100%
\nWOOD AGING: A total of approximately 3 years, in French oak barrels and Slavonian oak barrels
\nSTEEL AGING: For the period before wood aging and prior to bottling (approximately 4-5 months before and about 1 month before being bottled)
\nBOTTLE DATE: October 30, 2020<\/p>\n

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<\/span><\/span>Tasting<\/h3>
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AGING POTENTIAL: 20 years or more, depending on storage conditions<\/p>\n

BEST TASTING PERIOD: From 2025-2026 onward<\/p>\n

SERVING TEMPERATURE: Approximately 20\u00b0C<\/p>\n

BOTTLE OPENING: At least one hour before serving<\/p>\n

DECANTING: Not necessary if opened with a decent advance<\/p>\n

SOMMELIER’S NOTES:<\/p>\n

COLOR: Intense ruby, clear and bright
\nAROMA: Fruity notes of Morello cherry, plum, blackberry, blackcurrant; hints of violet and wild rose. Mineral notes mixed with pine resin and hints of Mediterranean scrub and maritime aromas. Tertiary notes with hints of hydrocarbons and spices such as juniper.
\nTASTE: Elegant, harmonious, with excellent acidity, a long aromatic persistence; enveloping tannins and a dry, very persistent finish.<\/p>\n

PAIRINGS: Meat stews, braised meats, game, and red meats<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n

<\/span><\/span>Awards and reviews<\/h3>
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BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO DOCG 2016<\/p>\n

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Wine Enthusiast 94\/100<\/p>\n

BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO DOCG 2015<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Gilbert<\/a>

Gilbert & Gaillard award 94\/100 points<\/p><\/div>\n

BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO DOCG 2010<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Premio

Gilbert & Gaillard award 93\/100 points<\/p><\/div>\n

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ITALIAN WINES IN THE WORLD: SCUDERIA ITALIA’S BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO 2010<\/a><\/h5>\n

Read the article by clicking here<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n

<\/span><\/span>Other vintages<\/h3>
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BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO DOCG 2015<\/a><\/p>\n

BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO DOCG 2010<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n

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