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One of the most sought after wines from Italy is Brunello di Montalcino in Tuscany. This hill town is the home of about 7000 people, and has been a center for agriculture, arts and politics since the 13th Century. When visiting Florence, wine lovers can bask in the Tuscan sunlight, visit olive groves, taste wine and drink Vin Santo. Known for aging up to 50-100 years, Brunello di Montalcino exhibit violets, chestnuts and berries in the nose with a warm palate of smoky, peppery currants. Today’s modern winemakers are making more accessible wines that can be drunk sooner, and trying to change the laws of aging. By law, Brunello must be barrel aged for a minimum of 3 years in barrel and 12 months in bottle, prior to release, according to the DOCG (Denominazione di Origine Controlata e Garantita). The grape used is a clone of Sangiovese, named Sangiovese Grosso , which the folks in Brunello consider to be better, more regal and more noble, than its Chianti cousin. The delicate pink juice of the tiny, nearly black-skinned Brunello grape yields a dark, purple-red wine which has extraordinary concentration, high acidity and great tannic extract. Serve Brunello di Montalcino with the simple cuisine of the region, such as; unsalted bread, dense green extra virgin olive oil, sausages, hams and steaks infused with rosemary; or after dinner with cheeses such as tangy sheep's milk Pecorino, hearty cow's milk Parmigiano-Reggiano (which dates back to the 11th Century) and bowls of flavorful olives.
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All sizes are 750mL unless otherwise noted.
Vintages and ratings subject to change at any time.
All pricing and availability subject to change.
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