Red
Franci
Brunello di Montalcino · Italy
Fact sheet
- Type
- Red
- Grape
- Sangiovese Grosso
- Country
- Italy
- Region
- Brunello di Montalcino
- Appellation
- Brunello di Montalcino
- Body
- full
- Acidity
- high
- Tannin
- high
- Sweetness
- dry
Food pairing
osso buco · roast meats · aged cheeses · beef stew · mushroom risotto
Rated vintages
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200987 pts
The rather faded hue of this wine indicates some evolution. On the nose, it offers an unusual but intriguing combination of aromas including sweet black fruit, A.1. sauce, thyme and sage. The palate offers ripe red and black cherry accented with notes of espresso and black peppe…
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200890 pts
Very characteristic of the 2008 vintage, this young Brunello opens with soft and round aromas of cherry and blackberry backed by delicate tones of spice and tobacco. Once the wine hits the palate, you will feel that bright acidity that is so typical of Sangiovese Grosso.