Campogiovanni Brunello di Montalcino 2016
San Felice's distinguished Campogiovanni estate consistently produces some of the richest, most forward and impressive wines of the zone.
ABV: 14.5%
Grapes: 100% Brunello (Sangiovese)
Region: Tuscany
Wnemaker: Leonardo Bellaccini
Appellation: DOCG Brunello di Montalcino
Production
Campogiovanni's 12 hectare vineyards are on the south quadrant of the Montalcino hill, where weather conditions and a particular combination of soils allow optimal ripening of the grapes. Harvesting is in late September. The grapes then undergo a 20-day maceration at 28-30 degrees C, and malolactic fermentation in steel. Maturation is for 36 months in large Slavonian oak botti, followed by a further 12 months in bottle.
Tasting Notes
Offers up aromas of wild berry fruit, plum, aromatic cedar, tobacco leaf and tanned leather. An expansive, complex palate with meaty, savoury characters and fine-grained tannins; developing into a long, persistent and fruit-filled finish with notes of graphite.
Food Match
Pairs well with rich meats such as game and boar.