Brunello di Montalcino DOCG Riserva 2020
Tuscany, Brunello di Montalcino
Red Wine
Sangiovese
Sustainable
750 mL
The Riserva from Fattoria dei Barbi is produced only in select vintages—those that can fulfill the extraordinary aging potential of Brunello, which can live for over a hundred years. We carefully choose the most suitable barrels, always consistent with the style of Fattoria dei Barbi. This is a Brunello of austerity, grandeur, and extreme elegance.
Tasting Notes:
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Color: Brilliant, very intense ruby red
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Aroma: Ripe strawberry, plum, blackberry, and yellow flowers like broom and freesia
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Taste: Rich, elegant, complex, and vibrant with a warm and captivating finish
Pairings:
A wine for special occasions—perfect with mixed roasts, braised meats, game, and flavorful, well-aged hard cheeses.
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Aging Potential: 20–80 years
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Storage Recommendations: Store bottles lying down, in the dark, at a temperature between 12–14°C
An expressive red. This Brunello reveals strawberry, cherry, earth, underbrush, and flinty mineral flavors. It tightens up while building toward a long, spice-tinged finish, energetic in character and finely balanced. Best from 2029 through 2045.
Only made in top vintages, the Fattoria dei Barbi 2020 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva shows a chiseled and precise profile, led by a clear mineral note that defines the bouquet from the outset. As the wine opens, savory elements of cured tobacco and campfire ember emerge, adding depth without compromising approachability at this stage. The style balances tension and drinkability, offering structure and authority. Production totals 9,852 bottles.
Berries, plums, iron, cloves and dried oranges. Barely mediumbodied, with restrained but juicy fruit rounded by firm, lightly chewy tannins. Traditional in style and quite attractive. Drinkable now but better after two more years.
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Vintage: 2020
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Appellation: Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
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Grapes: 100% Sangiovese
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Alcohol: 14.5%
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Format: 0.75L
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Serving Temperature: 18–20°C
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Type: Red
Vinification & Aging:
The destemmed and crushed grapes underwent rapid cooling to 16°C in a COâ‚‚-protected environment. This process enhances the extraction of anthocyanins and polyphenols from the grape skins. The alcoholic fermentation lasted approximately 16–17 days at a controlled temperature of 27–28°C. After racking, malolactic fermentation followed. The wine was then aged in medium-small oak barrels (2.25 hl – 15 hl), followed by larger barrels.
The Riserva matures in wood for at least three years and is further refined in the bottle for a minimum of six months.
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