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Brunello di Montalcino 1997 - Tenuta di Torciano
 Documents from as far back as 1880 mention “Brunello”. The first great official vintage of this wine dates back to 1888. Over the years it has gradually acquired greater fragrance, more velvety flavour, greater harmony and a delicate and intense bouquet. Today this red dry wine is one of Italy's best. Typology: Brunello di Montalcino DOCG Area of production: Montalcino - Tuscany First year of production: 1964 Grape varieties: This wine is made exclusively from Sangiovese Grosso grapes, called "Brunello", cultivated in hilly areas with good exposure at an altitude of 400m a.s.l. on ground dating back to the Ecocenic Era. Grape harvest time: October Fermentation tanks material: Wood Bottling time: Five years after the grape harvest Colour: Deep ruby red, tending to garnet with age Bouquet: Characteristic and intense with a rich and elegant bouquet composed of violet and forest fruit scents Flavour: It has a strong personality with a dry, full, smooth, well balanced flavour Alcohol content: 13% Winemaking techniques: The wine obtained is subjected to an ageing period of at least 5 years in oak barrels and at least 6 months in the bottle Serving suggestions: Serve at a temperature of 18°C allowing the wine to breathe before pouring into large, Special Reserve wine glasses with a wide base and tall stem Gastronomy: Excellent with pasta dishes garnished with sauces made from boar and meat, with tasty noble game roasts and poultry. Also exceptionally good with mature and spicy cheeses Time of resting: We suggest to drink this wine 3 days after its delivery, in order to let it recover its organoleptic features
August.2002 This wine can be bought online on Winesoftuscany
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