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Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2018

ESTATE SANGIOVESE - MONTALCINO
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, Tuscany, Italy
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG bottle
Grape
100% Sangiovese
Origin
Estate vineyards near Sant'Angelo in Colle
Vinification
Hand-harvested; gravity-fed fermentation
Aging
French oak, concrete + 18 months bottle
Place & Vines
  • Estate vineyards lie between Sant'Angelo in Colle and Sant'Antimo in southern Montalcino.
  • The reference vineyard sits at approximately 300 metres with south- east exposure.
  • Medium-textured, stony soils provide drainage and a firm mineral framework.
  • Eight carefully selected Sangiovese clones and rigorous cluster selection support balance and refinement.
Vinification
  • Grapes are harvested by hand and only the healthiest, highest- quality clusters are selected.
  • The berries move by gravity into stainless-steel tanks for fermentation.
  • Extraction is calibrated to build structure while preserving elegance and aromatic finesse.
Aging Style

Maturation takes place for approximately 30 months in French oak casks of different capacities, followed by a period in concrete vats and a further 18 months in bottle. The progression builds depth, then restores harmony before release.

Style & Structure

Complex, deep and intense, yet never excessive. The palate is velvety and balanced, with refined Sangiovese structure and exceptional persistence. Long élevage is used to achieve integration rather than weight or overt oak character.

Key Factors
  • The flagship expression of Giodo's finest Sangiovese selection.
  • Long French-oak maturation develops depth and age-worthy structure.
  • Concrete and extended bottle aging bring composure, balance and aromatic integration.
Technical
AppellationBrunello di Montalcino DOCG
Reference altitudeapproximately 300 metres
Exposuresouth-east
Trainingspurred cordon at 6,600 vines/ha
Why it matters

A meticulous, long-aged Brunello that expresses pure Sangiovese through depth, velvet texture and extraordinary length without opulence or excess.

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