Colombaiolo
Brunello di Montalcino Riserva
DOCG
From a single plot among the vineyards of Podere Casisano, in one of the highest and best-quality positions in the hills to the south-east of Montalcino, Colombaiolo combines structure, elegance and harmony.
Casisano Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Colombaiolo is setting the standard of excellence for this lesser known area of Montalcino in the Southeastern quadrant of the appellation near Sant’Antimo.
Awards
2015 | Wine Spectator | 94 pts |
2015 | Decanter | 93 pts |
2015 | Wine Advocate | 90 pts |
2015 | Wine & Spirits | 92 pts |
2015 | Gambero Rosso | 3 bicchieri rossi |
2013 | Wine Hunter | GOLD |
2013 | James Suckling | 92 pts |
2013 | Wine Spectator | 92 pts |
2013 | Wine Enthusiast | 92 pts |
2013 | Robert Parker | 92 pts |
2012 | Wine Spectator | 92 pts |
2011 | James Suckling | 92 pts |
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Description
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Tasting Note
A deep, intense ruby with tinges of garnet, it offers a fine, complex nose, in which the fruit combines with a sweet spiciness deriving from its long aging. On the palate it is austere, with ripe, velvety tannins producing an excellent balance between great structure and elegance. The finish is fresh and harmonious.
Serving Suggestions
Its full-bodied yet elegant style (resulting from its long maturation) make it ideal for accompanying rich dishes such as red meats, braised meats and game, particularly when served with mushrooms or truffles. Excellent with very mature cheeses.
Origin
From specially selected grapes from the finest plot of the Colombaiolo vineyard, one of the highest in the Denomination. The Cordon Spur- trained vines have a density of 5,000 plants per hectare, on soil that is rich in galestro (schistous clay) with insertions of sandstone.
Grapes
Sangiovese Grosso 100%
Vinification and Maturation
Fermentation at a controlled temperature of 28°-30° C in 70 hl wooden vats for 20-25 days, with pumping over daily and long délestages. Maturation for 4 years in 18 and 25 hl Slavonian oak casks, followed by bottle-aging for at least 6 months.
Alcohol
14% by vol.
Serving Temp.
18°C
Bottle Size
0.75l
Ageing
Ageing
Vineyard
Vineyard
Tommasi Naturae
Sustainable Winegrowing
Additional information
Annata | 2010, 2013, 2015 |
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