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Collelceto Brunello di Montalcino

Name: Collelceto Brunello di Montalcino
Brand: Collelceto
Price: null USD
Rating: 4 (0 reviews)

Italy, Tuscany

Red wine

4.0

Expert Rating

4.3

Regularly Reviewed

WINE DESCRIPTION

Collelceto Brunello di Montalcino is a premium red wine produced by Collelceto, a renowned winery located in the Montalcino appellation of Tuscany, Italy. The vineyards are situated at an altitude of 300-400 meters above sea level, with south-facing slopes that receive ample sunlight. The winery follows traditional winemaking techniques, including hand-harvesting and aging the wine in oak barrels for a minimum of two years. The resulting wine is a classic Brunello di Montalcino, with a deep ruby color, intense aromas of red fruits, leather, and spices, and a full-bodied, complex flavor profile with firm tannins and a long finish. It is a perfect wine to pair with hearty meat dishes or aged cheeses.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

Collelceto Brunello di Montalcino is a prestigious wine that exemplifies the renowned Brunello di Montalcino appellation in Tuscany, Italy.Crafted from Sangiovese Grosso grapes, it showcases the essence of the region's terroir and winemaking tradition. This wine pours a deep garnet color in the glass, inviting anticipation. On the nose, it reveals complex aromas of ripe red cherries, blackberries, tobacco, leather, and dried herbs, offering a harmonious blend of fruit and earthy elements. The palate is treated to a symphony of flavors, with notes of dark fruits, dried flowers, spices, and a touch of balsamic. It boasts a full-bodied structure, refined tannins, and a persistent finish, leaving a lasting impression of elegance and depth.

EXPERT RATING

4.0

DRINKING WINDOW

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Profile

Sweetness:

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

High

Very Low Alcohol

Very High

Intensity:

Fragrant

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Rich

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Vibrant

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

Grainy

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (1)

Sangiovese

ORIGINS

Winery: Collelceto

Region: Tuscany

Tuscany, located in central Italy, is one of the most renowned wine regions in the world. With its rolling hills, picturesque vineyards, and centuries-old winemaking traditions. Tuscany has a long and storied history of winemaking, with evidence of viticulture dating back to the Etruscans in the 8th century BC. Today, Tuscany is one of the most important wine regions in Italy, producing some of the country's most iconic wines. The region is home to some of the world's most renowned producers, including Antinori, Frescobaldi, and Castello Banfi.

CUSTOMER RATING

4.3

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