Barbi Brunello Di Montalcino 2021
This distinguished red wine hails from Italy, originating from the historic core of the Brunello di Montalcino DOCG in Tuscany. Produced by Fattoria dei Barbi—an estate managed by the Colombini family whose roots in Montalcino date back to 1352—the property stands as one of the most classic expressions of the region. The winery focuses on a winemaking philosophy that marries time honoured traditions with modern viticulture, utilizing sustainably farmed vineyards positioned at elevations ranging from 300 to 500 metres above sea level to craft authentic Sangiovese wines of profound regional character.
Wine Description
The 2021 Brunello di Montalcino presents an intense and brilliant ruby red colour in the glass. On the nose, it displays a rich and complex bouquet dominated by ripe red cherries, plums, raspberries, and wild cherries, beautifully accented by hints of hazelnut, cloves, sweet cinnamon spice, and a touch of fresh mint. The palate is deeply structured, harmonious, and full bodied, offering a vibrant core of plum fruit and orange zest neatly counterbalanced by a juicy, well balanced acidity. A compact, fine grained web of gripping tannins provides a solid textural frame, leading into a long, persistent, and savory finish marked by dark chocolate and mineral salts. Composed of 100% Sangiovese, this estate bottling is engineered for extensive cellaring, with an optimal drinking window spanning from 2027 through 2046.
Vintage Quality
The 2021 growing season in Montalcino is considered a triumph, characterized by a low amount of rainfall and some of the coolest average temperatures noted in a decade. Despite minor challenges like an early April frost, the cool daytime conditions allowed the late-ripening Sangiovese fruit to mature slowly and evenly, preserving structural freshness, deep phenolic ripeness, and immense aromatic intensity.
This distinguished red wine hails from Italy, originating from the historic core of the Brunello di Montalcino DOCG in Tuscany. Produced by Fattoria dei Barbi—an estate managed by the Colombini family whose roots in Montalcino date back to 1352—the property stands as one of the most classic expressions of the region. The winery focuses on a winemaking philosophy that marries time honoured traditions with modern viticulture, utilizing sustainably farmed vineyards positioned at elevations ranging from 300 to 500 metres above sea level to craft authentic Sangiovese wines of profound regional character.
Wine Description
The 2021 Brunello di Montalcino presents an intense and brilliant ruby red colour in the glass. On the nose, it displays a rich and complex bouquet dominated by ripe red cherries, plums, raspberries, and wild cherries, beautifully accented by hints of hazelnut, cloves, sweet cinnamon spice, and a touch of fresh mint. The palate is deeply structured, harmonious, and full bodied, offering a vibrant core of plum fruit and orange zest neatly counterbalanced by a juicy, well balanced acidity. A compact, fine grained web of gripping tannins provides a solid textural frame, leading into a long, persistent, and savory finish marked by dark chocolate and mineral salts. Composed of 100% Sangiovese, this estate bottling is engineered for extensive cellaring, with an optimal drinking window spanning from 2027 through 2046.
Vintage Quality
The 2021 growing season in Montalcino is considered a triumph, characterized by a low amount of rainfall and some of the coolest average temperatures noted in a decade. Despite minor challenges like an early April frost, the cool daytime conditions allowed the late-ripening Sangiovese fruit to mature slowly and evenly, preserving structural freshness, deep phenolic ripeness, and immense aromatic intensity.
Description
This distinguished red wine hails from Italy, originating from the historic core of the Brunello di Montalcino DOCG in Tuscany. Produced by Fattoria dei Barbi—an estate managed by the Colombini family whose roots in Montalcino date back to 1352—the property stands as one of the most classic expressions of the region. The winery focuses on a winemaking philosophy that marries time honoured traditions with modern viticulture, utilizing sustainably farmed vineyards positioned at elevations ranging from 300 to 500 metres above sea level to craft authentic Sangiovese wines of profound regional character.
Wine Description
The 2021 Brunello di Montalcino presents an intense and brilliant ruby red colour in the glass. On the nose, it displays a rich and complex bouquet dominated by ripe red cherries, plums, raspberries, and wild cherries, beautifully accented by hints of hazelnut, cloves, sweet cinnamon spice, and a touch of fresh mint. The palate is deeply structured, harmonious, and full bodied, offering a vibrant core of plum fruit and orange zest neatly counterbalanced by a juicy, well balanced acidity. A compact, fine grained web of gripping tannins provides a solid textural frame, leading into a long, persistent, and savory finish marked by dark chocolate and mineral salts. Composed of 100% Sangiovese, this estate bottling is engineered for extensive cellaring, with an optimal drinking window spanning from 2027 through 2046.
Vintage Quality
The 2021 growing season in Montalcino is considered a triumph, characterized by a low amount of rainfall and some of the coolest average temperatures noted in a decade. Despite minor challenges like an early April frost, the cool daytime conditions allowed the late-ripening Sangiovese fruit to mature slowly and evenly, preserving structural freshness, deep phenolic ripeness, and immense aromatic intensity.
