Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG La Fornace
| Sommelier score | 94/100 | 2024 |
| 2 Bicchieri gambero rosso |
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2022 |
| James Suckling | 93/100 | 2022 |
| Wine Spectator | 92/100 | 2020 |
| Winery | La Fornace |
| Denomination | Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Docg |
| Vintage | 2015 |
| Grapes | 100% Sangiovese |
| Alcohol content | 15,00% |
| Cl | 75cl |
| Sulfites | Contains sulphites |
| Code ICQRF | SI/5054 |
| Winery headquarter | La Fornace - Montalcino (SI) - Podere Fornace, 154/A |
| Bottle size | Standard bottle |
| Combination | Cold cuts and salami, Roast meat, Florentina Steak, Hard cheese, Gnocchi al ragù, Sliced beef, Tagliatelle with mushrooms, Grilled meat |
| Region | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Style | Full-bodied and intense |
| Wine list | Brunello di Montalcino |
Brunello di Montalcino Riserva from the Tuscan winery La Fornace comes from 100% Sangiovese grapes, grown in the company's vineyards located at 400 m usl, facing north-east and planted on sandy and clayey soils. After the manual harvest which involves a careful selection of the berries, the grapes undergo alcoholic and malolactic fermentation in steel, and then move on to the refinement procedure which requires a stay of 48 months in French oak barrels and then bottling.
Characteristics of this Tuscan wine
The organoleptic test shows an intense ruby red color with garnet reflections. On the nose it gives intense notes of plum, cherry, spices and vanilla. On the palate the tannic texture is conspicuous but soft, the finish is persistent.
Suggested food pairings while tasting this Tuscan red wine
Perfect with game, particularly elaborate red meat-based main courses, aged cheeses. Serve at a temperature of 18-20°C in the characteristic balloon glass, in order to favor oxygenation and the development of the characteristic olfactory bouquet.
