Riserva Brunello di Montalcino (2013)

About this wine

This Brunello di Montalcino Riserva from Tenuta delle Terre Nere presents a bright garnet color. On the nose, it offers aromas of ripe red berries, tobacco, and enveloping spices. The palate is well-balanced, featuring fine, round tannins that lead to a long and harmonious finish. Produced exclusively in exceptional vintages, this wine undergoes four years of aging in large Slavonian oak barrels, followed by two years in the bottle, enhancing its complexity and depth.

About the grape

Sangiovese Grosso, a clone of the Sangiovese grape, is the exclusive variety used in Brunello di Montalcino wines. In the mid-19th century, Ferruccio Biondi-Santi pioneered the production of Brunello by vinifying Sangiovese Grosso separately, leading to the creation of a wine renowned for its longevity and complexity. The grape thrives in Montalcino's unique climate and soil, contributing to the wine's distinctive character. Brunello di Montalcino was among the first Italian wines to receive the prestigious DOCG status in 1980, underscoring its significance in Italy's wine heritage.

Quick facts

• 🍇 The 2013 Riserva Brunello di Montalcino from Tenuta delle Terre Nere is crafted exclusively from Sangiovese Grosso grapes, a clone of Sangiovese known for its thick skins and concentrated flavors.
• 🛢️ This wine undergoes a meticulous aging process, spending at least 36 months in large Slavonian oak barrels, followed by a minimum of 6 months refining in the bottle before release.
• 🍷 The 2013 vintage is noted for its bright garnet color and elegant nose, featuring aromas of ripe red berries, tobacco, and enveloping spices.
• ⏳ Brunello di Montalcino wines, like this Riserva, are renowned for their longevity, often aging gracefully for 15 to 30 years, developing complex flavors over time.
• ⛰️ The vineyards of Tenuta delle Terre Nere are situated at an altitude of 250 meters above sea level in Castelnuovo dell’Abate, Montalcino, benefiting from soils rich in galestro stone, which contributes to the wine's unique minerality.

Palate profile

Producer

Tenuta delle Terre Nere, established in 2002 by Marco de Grazia, is situated on the northern slopes of Mount Etna in Sicily, Italy. The estate spans approximately 45 hectares, divided into 30 plots across nine distinct 'contrade' (crus), with vineyards ranging from 600 to 1,000 meters above sea level. Notably, some vines are over 140 years old, having survived the phylloxera epidemic due to the volcanic soil's high silica content. The winery is renowned for its commitment to organic farming and its dedication to expressing the unique terroir of each contrada through its wines.