Winery Fossacolle - Brunello di Montalcino

Winery FossacolleBrunello di Montalcino

4.1
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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters consider this wine to be one of the best in the region.
The Brunello di Montalcino of Winery Fossacolle is a red wine from the region of Brunello di Montalcino of Toscane.
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 Fossacolle

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Brunello di Montalcino of Winery Fossacolle in the region of Toscane is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

Wine flavors and olphactive analysis

On the nose the Brunello di Montalcino of Winery Fossacolle in the region of Toscane often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of vegetal, oak or tree fruit.

Details and technical informations about Winery Fossacolle's Brunello di Montalcino.

Winemaker
Adriano Bambagioni
Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
Alcohol
14.5°
Allergens
Contains sulfites

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

Brunello di Montalcino - 2015
In the top 100 of of Brunello di Montalcino wines
Average rating: 4.211110
Brunello di Montalcino - 2014
In the top 100 of of Brunello di Montalcino wines
Average rating: 4.111110
Brunello di Montalcino - 2013
In the top 100 of of Brunello di Montalcino wines
Average rating: 4.111110
Brunello di Montalcino - 2012
In the top 100 of of Brunello di Montalcino wines
Average rating: 4.111110
Brunello di Montalcino - 2011
In the top 100 of of Brunello di Montalcino wines
Average rating: 4.111110
Brunello di Montalcino - 2010
In the top 100 of of Brunello di Montalcino wines
Average rating: 4.211110
Brunello di Montalcino - 2009
In the top 100 of of Brunello di Montalcino wines
Average rating: 4.211110

The best vintages of Brunello di Montalcino from Winery Fossacolle are 1997, 2000, 2003, 2004 and 2001.

Informations about the Winery Fossacolle

The winery offers 5 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 4.1.
It is in the top 3 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Brunello di Montalcino in the region of Toscane

The Winery Fossacolle is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 5 wines for sale in the of Brunello di Montalcino to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Toscane
In the top 3000 of of Italy wines
In the top 750 of of Brunello di Montalcino wines
In the top 15000 of red wines
In the top 15000 wines of the world

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: Young

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