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Donatella Cinelli Colombini - Casato Prime Donne

Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG

    • Description :

      Made only in the best vintages, Brunello Riserva is the quintessence of the best Sangiovese gapes from the single vineyard Ardita in Casato, Montalcino. To quote Donatella: "Brunello does not become Riserva; it is born to be Riserva right from the beginning, right from the moment the grapes are chosen to make it."
      Vinification: Takes place in truncated-cone shaped cement vats with open cap, puncher and automatic temperature control. Fermentation temperatures remained spontaneously low. The macerations in contact with the skins were longer than usual and this delayed the racking by 10 days.
      Aging: In 15-20 hl barrels and 5-7 hl French oak tonneaux produced by small artisan workshops with wood seasoned for over two years.

      Grape varieties :

      Sangiovese

      Altitude :

      220m ASL

      Soil :

      Rich in clay

      Alcohol :

      14%

      Tasting notes :

      Bright and intense ruby-red color. Complex and intense nose with hints of ripe red jammy fruit, spice, vanilla, black pepper and tobacco. It has an intense yet balanced palate with great structure and a nice richness in polyphenols. A powerful "big" wine.

Press Notes

  • Jeb Dunnuck
    • 2019, 2018
      94 points
  • Robert Parker Wine Advocate
    • 2019, 2010
      95 points
    • 2018
      92 points
    • 2016
      95+ points
    • 2015, 2013
      94 points
    • 2012, 2006
      93 points
  • Wine Spectator
    • 2019, 2015
      95 points
    • 2018, 2012
      92 points
    • 2016, 2008
      93 points
    • 2010
      97 points
  • James Suckling
    • 2016, 2012
      92 points
    • 2015
      93 points
    • 2010
      94 points
  • AG Vinous
    • 2019, 2018, 2016, 2015
      94 points
    • 2013
      92 points
    • 2012, 2010
      95 points
  • Wine Enthusiast
    • 2018
      94 points
    • 2013, 2006
      95 points
    • 2012, 2010
      93 points
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