Brunello di Montalcino Riserva

WINERY PALAZZO
REGION Toscana

Palazzo Brunello Riserva is produced only in the best vintages, with a selection of the best Sangiovese grapes from the winery’s 4 hectares of vineyards. Only 1,500-2,000 bottles are produced. The vinification and ageing are the same as the Brunello ‘annata’, with an extra 12 months of ageing in 500-liter French oak tonneaux.

Rich ruby red in color, Palazzo Brunello Riserva is a wine with fantastic intensity and structure. Intriguing dark fruits such as cherries and plums with hints of spice and minerals. Full body, savory and firmly textured tannins. A truly exceptional wine reserved for the most special of occasions, celebrations, and hearty meals.

VARIETAL

100% Sangiovese

OENOLOGIST

Fabrizio Ciufoli

TOTAL PRODUCTION

2,000 bottles

AGING

Aged for 36-40 months in large Slavonian oak casks and additional 12 months in 5hl medium toast French oak tonneaux. Refined in bottle for 8-10 months prior to release.

VINEYARDS

Southeastern Montalcino

Vinification

Harvest takes place towards the end of September and beginning of October, the grapes are picked by hand. Vinification in steel vats of 35/45hl; maceration lasts approx. 18/20 days at a controlled temperature of 30°C (86F).

ORIENTATION South-East

ALTITUDE 1050 ft

TYPE OF PLANTING Spurred Cordon

SOIL Dry and Stony

TYPE OF CULTIVATION Sustainable

ALCOHOL CONTENT 14.5%