Fattoria dei Barbi Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2003

A Fattoria dei Barbi red wine

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Our price £46.90 (inc VAT)

Minimum order quantity is 6 bottles.

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Country	Italy
Region	Tuscany
Class	Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
Grape	100% Sangiovese di Toscana

Volume	75cl
Style	Medium to full-bodied
ABV	14.0%

The Colombini family has had properties in Montalcino since 1352 and has owned the Fattoria dei Barbi since 1790. The estate is a hedonist's dream with 404 hectares devoted not only to the production of top quality wine, but also salami, prosciutto, pecorino cheese, olive oil and honey. The estate and vines of Fattoria dei Barbi are among the the oldest, most noble and most reputed of Montalcino. The estate has been rejuvenated both in the cellar and vineyards and quality improves at a steady pace. This Riserva of Brunello is made only in the best vintages from Barbi's oldest vineyards in Montalcino. The ageing in barrel and in bottle is longer than for normal Brunello, thus the wine has a deeper concentration and a wider complexity of aromas. Brick red in colour with earthy brown edges, the nose is pronounced and complex, offering an entertaining array of red and black berry fruits, spices and oaky aromas. The palate is medium to full bodied with a richly complex middle and an everlasting, elegant finish. The tannic structure that dominated the wine in its youth is beginning to mellow and is allowing mature, secondary characteristics to show. A stunning wine with enormous appeal. Brunello di Montalcino is the King of Tuscan wines. It should accompany strongly flavoured meats and game, it is definetely a wine to be contemplated, and such is the perfect partner to accompany a selection of cheeses at the end of a good meal.

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