Selezione “Alta” Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2010

Brunello di Montalcino “Alta” is a personal cellar selection made by the owner and the winemaker of our best tonneaux at the end of 36 months ageing. It is selected for it’s aromatic qualities and because it possesses certain characteristics suitable for long term ageing. It is then allowed to age further in tonneau and later in bottle.

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Food pairings

Its ideal accompaniments are main courses of red meat and game. It is also excellent with cheeses, root vegetables, vegetable stews and Asian dishes.

Vinification and maturation

The vinification takes place in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks with native yeasts and a long maceration of 3 to 4 weeks followed by 36 months of aging in 500 liter french tonneaux of which 35% are new and the rest are 2nd and 3rd passage. It then is placed into 65 hl casks made of Slovenian oak for one year.
Weight
1 kg
Size

750ml

Denominazione

Denominazione di origine controllata

Grape variety

Sangiovese

Production area

Montalcino,Loc. Castelnuovo dell’Abate.

Color

More or less garnet red depending on the vintage, tending to brick-red with long aging.

Bouquet

Intensely vinous, with fruity fragrances of ripe cherries and plums, along with floral and spicy notes. Ethereal sensations and oaky tones from its aging in wood.

Flavor

Dry, with well-balanced acidity and tannins that are evident but absolutely compatible with its considerable body; warming, rounded and harmonious.

Harvest

Carried out by hand, from the end of September onwards.

Serving temperature

18-20 °C

2017

Vinous: 91 punti
James Suckling: 92 punti
Wine Align by Micheal Godello: 92 punti
Wine Enthusiast: 90 punti

2016

Cathay: Gold Award Winner 2021
James Suckling: 96 punti
Jancis Robinson: 16/20 points
Vinous: 93 punti
Tom Hyland: 93 punti
Decanter: 90 punti

2015

James Suckling: 93 punti
Jancis Robinson: 16/20 punti
Decanter: 92 punti
Wine Enthusiast: 90 punti

2013

James Suckling: 94 punti
Jancis Robinson: 16,5/20 punti
Vinous: 92 punti
Wine Advocate: 91 punti
Falstaff: 92 punti

2010

James Suckling: 96 punti
Jancis Robinson: 16,5/20 punti
Walter Speller: 16,5/20 punti
Wine Enthusiast: 90 punti
Vinous: 93 punti

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