VILLA OPPI SINCE 1524

500 years of History in a Glass of Wine

TYPE : D.O.C.G. Brunello di Montalcino
GRAPE: 100% Sangiovese Grosso
REGION: Montalcino (Siena)
ALCOHOL: 14%
HARVEST: hand-picked into crates of 14 kg.
VINIFICATION : Soft pressing is preceded by selection and destemming of grapes and seeds. separate  vinification for 4 days at the temperature of 10 C°, second alcoholic fermentation for 10 days and maceration on the skins in iron oak vats at controlled temperature. Fermentation length about 10-12 day at the temperature of 28 C°.
AGING: in oak barrels for about 36 months .
MATURATION: for at least 6 months in a bottle.
CHARACTERISTICS: The master of italian wines has a typical garnet color with orange reflections with the ageing. It is endowed with an exceptionally complex aroma red berries, plum, tobacco, chocolate, dried fruits, leather . To the palate, Brunello is rich, intense, strong, with a good acidity and sturdy and refined tannins. It is well balanced, with an endless oak aftertaste.
TEMPERATURE: Serve at about 20 degrees untapped 1 hour before.
BEST SERVED WITH: It harmonizes with lengthily stewed red meats such as Brasato, wild boar or lamb courses, Fiorentina steak and strong cheeses. It is excellent also as meditation wine.

- 750ML

- Year: 2017