Sensory Features: Sparkling ruby with garnet reflections. Open and elegant nose with the typical bouquet of black berries, plums, sultanas and a little undergrowth. This is joined by a subtle woody sweetness. Straightforward and pithy on the palate. The tannins are prominent, fine-grained and high quality. Spicy flavours, of dark berries again, with well-integrated toasted flavours. Not quite a powerhouse, but rather an elegant, finesse-rich charmer.
Grape Variety: 100% Sangiovese Grosso
Vinification: After harvesting, the grapes of Brunello’s «little brother» are fermented in stainless steel tanks. The young wine is then matured for twelve months in 350-litre French oak barrels.
The twelve-month ageing in Allier barriques gives this garnet-red charmer a slight woody sweetness to add to the flavours of red berries, nuts and sultanas.
Best Served: Simply delicious with a pasta dish or parmigiana di melanzane.
