Brunello di
Montalcino
Controlled and Guaranteed Designation of Origin
Brunello di Montalcino is Cantina di Montalcino's flagship wine. Its style remains recognizable and constant over time and is a benchmark for enthusiasts. It has always embodied the story of the winery across the world.
Brilliant ruby red color. Aromas of berries and black cherries, along with notes of plum, mushroom, bark and wood. Medium to full body, with firm, polished tannins and a long, intense finish. Structured and complete.
Grape variety
100% Sangiovese
Alcohol content
14.5%
Analysis
Total Acidity: < 5,5 g/l
| Residual Sugar: < 1 g/l
Soil
Our vineyards span a geological mosaic that embraces all four quadrants of the appellation, blending diverse soils into an extraordinarily balanced wine. In the north, the limestone-marl matrices rich in Galestro and Alberese impart crisp acidity, elegance, and longevity. To the southeast, mineral suols influenced by the ancient Amiata volcano infuse a distinct sapidity and silky tannins. Finally, in the southwest, pliocene marine clays and sands complete the blend, providing structure, volume, and smoothness. The result is a perfect synthesis of the Montalcino terroir, reflecting a continuous pursuit of balance.
Training system
Cordon spur and Guyot | Over 5,000 vines/ha with a yield of 7 tonnes/ha.
Harvest
From mid-September
Vinification
Destemming and crushing followed by fermentation at 24–26 °C for approximately 25–30 days, with regular pump-overs and cap wetting.
Aging
24 months in Slavonian oak casks, followed by at least 4 months of bottle ageing.
