What does Brunello di Montalcino taste like?
Brunello di Montalcino wine is a full-bodied wine. Tasting notes include wild berry, licorice, star anise, and leather. Prolonged aging allows the harsh tannins of Brunello wines to develop, while its acidity means this wine pairs well with food. Try this expensive wine with a Tuscan steak.
How do you serve Brunello?
Brunello di Montalcino wine should be served in ample shaped rounded crystal glasses, so as to gather its composite harmonious bouquet. It should be served at a temperature of 18°C-20°C. The very old bottles should be decanted into a crystal jug, in order to oxygenate them better and offer the wine in its total purity.
What are good years for Brunello di Montalcino?
2000 – Best Vintages Brunello di Montalcino
- 2000 – Best Vintages Brunello di Montalcino. Vintage 2000 climatic trend of Brunello di Montalcino:
- 2000 vintage Brunello di Montalcino wines: A year with important critical issues, many producers have not bottled their reserves.
Where is La poderina in Montalcino Italy?
La Poderina is located in Montalcino in the area of Castelnuovo dell’Abate well known for the particular “elegance and balance” of its wines.
What kind of wine is Brunello di Montalcino 2008?
“The 2008 wines are austere,” says Giancarlo Pacenti, vice president of the Consorzio del Vino Brunello di Montalcino and a Brunello producer. “Sangiovese is a variety that shows naturally high acidity, so the challenge in a vintage like this is keeping that freshness in check.”
What was the weather like in Montalcino in 2008?
The 2008 summer was cool and moderate in temperature, and there were hailstorms and showers at certain locations on the southern side of the appellation just before harvest, resulting in wines with high acidity and bright berry tones.