Winery Castiglion del BoscoBrunello di Montalcino Riserva
Red wine
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 Riserva from the Winery Castiglion del Bosco
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Brunello di Montalcino Riserva of Winery Castiglion del Bosco in the region of Tuscany is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Brunello di Montalcino Riserva of Winery Castiglion del Bosco in the region of Tuscany often reveals types of flavors of earth, oak or red fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Brunello di Montalcino Riserva
Pairings that work perfectly with Brunello di Montalcino Riserva
Original food and wine pairings with Brunello di Montalcino Riserva
The Brunello di Montalcino Riserva of Winery Castiglion del Bosco matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of adapted vietnamese fondue, merguez - courgettes gratin (leftover barbecue) or duck breast with honey, potato and onion with garlic.
Details and technical informations about Winery Castiglion del Bosco's Brunello di Montalcino Riserva.
Discover the grape variety: Sangiovese
Firm, upright reds with precise acidity and angular tannins, showing aromas of sour cherry, plum, dried herbs, leather, black tea and balsamic notes. Characteristically bitter, savoury finish. Star of Chianti Classico DOCG, Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG and Morellino di Scansano. Italy's most planted variety, a descendant of Ciliegiolo × Calabrese di Montenuovo.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Brunello di Montalcino Riserva from Winery Castiglion del Bosco are 2006, 2010, 1997, 2012 and 0.
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
Absolute Tuscan icon, Italy's first DOCG (1980). Pure Sangiovese Grosso ("Brunello"): powerful, sturdy reds with signature notes of ripe black cherry, plum, violet, leather, tobacco and undergrowth, firm tannins and great ageing (20-30 years). Minimum 5 years' ageing (6 for Riserva), of which 2 in oak. A noble style, a perfect match for red meats and truffles.
The wine region of Tuscany
Kingdom of Sangiovese: upright reds with cherry, plum, dried herbs and leather, lively acidity and firm tannins. Fleshy, food-friendly Chianti Classico DOCG, deep long-ageing Brunello di Montalcino (spice, tobacco, ripe black fruit), elegant Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. On the coast, Bolgheri crafts the opulent Cabernet- and Merlot-based 'Super Tuscans'. Some fresh white Vernaccia.
The word of the wine: Slim
A thin wine, lacking flesh and body.
