Brunello di Montalcino DOCG SALVIONI

This sensational and precious Brunello di Montalcino DOCG from the Salvioni winery is produced with 100% pure Sangiovese grosso grapes. The origin is that of the precious vineyards located at an altitude of about 420/440 meters above sea level, exposed to the south / east of the Montalcino hill and well ventilated, with an excellent microclimate. The vinification takes place in the winery of the company located next to the vineyards in 40/35 hectolitre stainless steel vats and usually lasts 28/30 days depending on the vintage. Fermentation occurs spontaneously in the days following the harvest in rooms that do not have air conditioning and for this reason it is necessary to intervene on high temperatures with frequent pumping over during the day and often with délestage that allows the wine to cool.  After racking, the clean wine remains in steel for other months in which the malolactic fermentation takes place in a completely normal way, at the end of which after racking it is put into cask. For the aging of the wine the company has always used large barrels of 18/22 hectoliters of medium toasted Slavonian oak. The barrels are divided into two cellars: one directly in the company where the oldest barrels are located and the other one in the historic center of the village under the family home. Finally, the refinement takes place: once its period of aging in cask which often lasts up to 36 months is over, is bottled and aged in the bottle until it reaches the 5 years necessary for its release on the market.

Brunello di Montalcino’s features

A ruby red appearance with light garnet notes that change according to the age of the wines. The perfume has intense aromas of undergrowth with evident red berry fruit and ripe cherry together with notes of taste-olfactory elegance deriving from this perfect combination of factors. The taste is rich in dry extract that reaches 32/33 gr. Tannins are present but softly and its persistence in the mouth is long.

Suggested food pairings while tasting this Brunello di Montalcino

Perfect with roasted red meats and game skewers. The optimal serving temperature is 18 ° C. The alcohol content reached is 15% Vol.