Winery Castiglion del BoscoBrunello di Montalcino
This wine is composed of 100% of the grape variety Sangiovese.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or game (deer, venison).
Taste structure of the Brunello di Montalcino from the Winery Castiglion del Bosco
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Brunello di Montalcino of Winery Castiglion del Bosco in the region of Toscane is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
tobacco, oak
leather, earthy
licorice, pepper
cheese, cream
violet, dried rose
rhubarb
On the nose the Brunello di Montalcino of Winery Castiglion del Bosco in the region of Toscane often reveals types of flavors of cream, cedar or earth and sometimes also flavors of non oak, oil or dried apricot.
Food and wine pairings with Brunello di Montalcino
Pairings that work perfectly with Brunello di Montalcino
Original food and wine pairings with Brunello di Montalcino
The Brunello di Montalcino of Winery Castiglion del Bosco matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of improved horse steak, leg of lamb with herb stuffing or duck breast with goat cheese and local ham.
Details and technical informations about Winery Castiglion del Bosco's Brunello di Montalcino.
Discover the grape variety: Sangiovese
Originally from Italy, it is the famous Sangiovese of Tuscany producing the famous wines of Brunello de Montalcino and Chianti. This variety is registered in the Official Catalogue of Wine Grape Varieties, list A1. According to recent genetic analysis, it is the result of a natural cross between the almost unknown Calabrese di Montenuovo (mother) and Ciliegiolo (father).
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Brunello di Montalcino from Winery Castiglion del Bosco are 1973, 2003, 2004, 2002 and 1994.
Informations about the Winery Castiglion del Bosco
The Winery Castiglion del Bosco is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 11 wines for sale in the of Brunello di Montalcino to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Brunello di Montalcino
The wine region of Brunello di Montalcino is located in the region of Toscane of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Soldera or the Domaine Casanova di Neri produce mainly wines red. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Brunello di Montalcino are Sangiovese, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Brunello di Montalcino often reveals types of flavors of iron, potpourri or dried fruit and sometimes also flavors of dried rose, berry jam or rose petal.
The wine region of Toscane
Tuscany is one of the most famous and prolific wine regions in Europe. It is best known for its Dry red wines made from Sangiovese grapes, which dominate production. These include Chianti, Brunello di Montalcino and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. The region's Vin Santo is also highly prized, as are its passito dessert wines, though these are produced in comparatively tiny quantities.
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The word of the wine: Turbidity
The state of a cloudy wine, due to the presence of colloidal suspensions that prevent the passage of light.