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Brunello di Montalcino - 2018
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Brunello di Montalcino - 2018

Red
750ml
12 - pack
PRODUCT SKU: IT726-18

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Description

Il Colle wines express Brunello's original force and structure without the lifeless severity of certain traditionalists or the luxurious anonymity of some modernists. They are a testament to the Montalcino...

Il Colle wines express Brunello's original force and structure without the lifeless severity of certain traditionalists or the luxurious anonymity of some modernists. They are a testament to the Montalcino slopes, Giulio Gambelli's simple insight and clarity, and Caterina Carli's dedication. The Brunello spends four years in barrel and one year in bottle before release, making it Riserva, however Caterina agrees with Gambelli that Riserva is a very rare honor.

Brand
Il Colle di Carli
Varietal
Sangiovese Grosso
Sub region
Siena
Region
Tuscany
Alcohol
14.0%
Color
Red
Size
750ml

More information

Vineyard size
5 ha of today's vineyard are classed for Brunello, 1.5 ha for Rosso di Montalcino.
Fermentation
Caterina ages her Brunello in 500 to 5,000 liter barrels (between 2 and 3 years) made of Slavonian & Allier oak - eschewing the use of barriques - using natural yeasts, no temperature control, long maceration on skins, and no filtering, resulting in less oak influence and more varietal nuance. Following Gambelli's concept and spirit, her goal is to allow the vineyard to express itself in a clean atmosphere while honoring the region's culture. Other than the vineyard and the vintage, no external influences can influence the wine.
Harvest technique
Hand harvested
Soil
clay, sandstone and limestone
Elevage
24-36 months in big cask
Winemaker name
Caterina Carli
Total production
3,500 cases