Fattoria Dei Barbi Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG
Where it's from:
Italy, Tuscany, Brunello di Montalcino
Price per case:
£297.14
Bottles per case:
6 x 75 cl
Style:
Powerful Reds
Description:
The Colombini family has had properties in Montalcino since 1352 and has owned the Fattoria dei Barbi since 1790. The vineyards cover an area of 100 hectares, approximately 35% of the whole estate. The exposure is east, south-east and the soil type is composed prevalently of Galestro with small components of mud and clay, only a minor part of it has a relevant presence of eocenic sands. This Riserva of Brunello is made only in the best vintages from the oldest vineyards in Montalcino. The ageing in barrel and in bottle is longer, 36 months, then the one for the normal Brunello, thus the wine has a deeper concentration and a wider complexity of aromas. (6 x 75 cl)
Region:
Italy, Tuscany, Brunello di Montalcino
Producer:
Fattoria Dei Barbi
Product ID:
44438
Poggio Antico BrunellodiMontalcinoRISERVADOCG Description: Poggio Antico is located in Montalcino, a small town in Tuscany about fifty kilometers south of Siena. The earliest written records of the estate date from the beginning of the 19th century, when the present boundaries were marked. At that time, the estate consisted of woodland, grassland, and three stone houses. The development of Poggio Antico started in the late 1970s, when electricity was brought in, vineyards were planted, and construction of the wine cellar began. The estate was purchased in 1984 by current owners Giancarlo and Nuccia Gloder, originally from Milan, who had fallen in love with the wines of Montalcino and the unique geographical position of Poggio Antico. As per the D.O.C.G. regulations, BrunellodiMontalcinoRiserva must be aged for a total of five years as opposed to four required for the regular Brunello, while the BrunelloRiserva Poggio Antico is only produced in exceptional vintages. In those years the grapes from the oldest and lowest altitude vineyard are processed and aged separately. The Poggio Antico Riserva then spends three and a half years in wood; the first year of ageing takes place in 500-liter French tonneaux while the remaining ageing is in new Slavonian oak barrels. The wine is then bottle aged for one and a half years before release to complete the mandatory five years of total ageing. The result is a mature, round and complex wine. The rather limited production of BrunelloRiserva usually averages 18,000 bottles and due to its characteristics, it is a wine for which further bottle aging is encouraged. The Riserva is an intense ruby red, with garnet hues. Its bouquet is usually evolved and austere, with hints of wild berries, leather, and roasted coffee. In the mouth it has a fully developed rich structure, and is very elegant and smooth thanks to its rich tannins. It is extremely well balanced and rounded, with a persistent silky finish.
Castello Banfi BrunellodiMontalcino POGGIO all'ORO RiservaDOCG Description: In 1978 John and Harry Mariani, successful American importers, joined forces with Italy's leading enologist, Ezio Rivella; their objective was to produce top-quality wine on a scale never before attempted in Italy. Castello Banfi is a rarity among Italian wine estates, not just because of its size , its composition of single vineyards, or its state-of-the-art winery, but because it was started from scratch a little over 25 years ago. At that time the Mariani Brothers were looking for an estate where the climate and soil had to be ideal for the cultivation of many of the world's noble grape varieties, and it had to be within a region of Italy that already had a tradition of quality winemaking. The 4,500 acres that the Mariani Brothers first found were near Montalcino, and eligible for the status DOCG of BrunellodiMontalcino, one of the most prestigious of all Italian wines and it met the other criteria as well. By good luck the adjacent estate, of 2,600 acres, became available shortly afterwards and in 1984 the 11th century castle was the final purchase, and the estate was renamed Castello Banfi. Today Castello Banfi is producing a wide range of wines including BrunellodiMontalcino that was Italy's first wine to be accorded D.O.C.G. status, a testament to its aristocracy, balance and fabulous proclivity for ageing. On the famed estate of Castello Banfi, where traditional practices are carefully blended with modern technology, rests the vineyard named La Pieve, from which this spectacular wine originates. Here, the near perfect conditions of climate, soil and sun, combine with the celebrated Brunello grape to produce wines of great power, depth and complexity. This wine is made from 100% Brunello grapes carefully selected for superior quality. Finally, the wine is aged for a total of five years, including a minimum of 30 months in Slavonian oak barriques. Very intense and deep red coloured wine it still has youthful hints. The bouquet is very complex and immediately attractive, starting with a good measure of red fruit well integrated with confectionary senses and toasty aromas; with a light note of freshness to autumnal flavours of coffee and chocolate. Full bodied but its muscularity gives a sense of harmony and softness, while the dense texture gives a long and silky finish and afterfinish. Available in a Magnum bottle. (1 x 1.5 Litres) Price: £206.18
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Castello Banfi BrunellodiMontalcino POGGIO all'ORO RiservaDOCG Description: In 1978 John and Harry Mariani, successful American importers, joined forces with Italy's leading enologist, Ezio Rivella; their objective was to produce top-quality wine on a scale never before attempted in Italy. Castello Banfi is a rarity among Italian wine estates, not just because of its size , its composition of single vineyards, or its state-of-the-art winery, but because it was started from scratch a little over 25 years ago. At that time the Mariani Brothers were looking for an estate where the climate and soil had to be ideal for the cultivation of many of the world's noble grape varieties, and it had to be within a region of Italy that already had a tradition of quality winemaking. The 4,500 acres that the Mariani Brothers first found were near Montalcino, and eligible for the status DOCG of BrunellodiMontalcino, one of the most prestigious of all Italian wines and it met the other criteria as well. By good luck the adjacent estate, of 2,600 acres, became available shortly afterwards and in 1984 the 11th century castle was the final purchase, and the estate was renamed Castello Banfi. Today Castello Banfi is producing a wide range of wines including BrunellodiMontalcino that was Italy's first wine to be accorded D.O.C.G. status, a testament to its aristocracy, balance and fabulous proclivity for ageing. Under the direction of Banfi's master winemakers, the Brunello grapes are transformed into a remarkable world-class wine, perhaps the most respected red of Italy. Aged for a total of up to four years, including a minimum of two years in oak barrels, Castello Banfi BrunellodiMontalcino is a wine of robust character. It possesses a rich garnet colour, and a depth, complexity and opulence that is softened by an elegant, lingering aftertaste. Hints of tar, chocolate and plums, combined with the intriguing spices from the oak. A huge structure of refined tannins are woven into a fat, meaty body leaving a harmonious and lengthy finish. Limited Availability. (6 x 75 cl) Price: £585.90
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Biondi Santi BrunellodiMontalcinoDOCG Description: Powerfully structured, tannic and deep ruby, warm complex flavour. Brick red in colour with a rich complex bouquet. Ferruccio Biondi Santi first isolated the Brunello clone of Sangiovese in the late 19th C. and he and his successors created a wine capable of extraordinary ageing. Today, the concept of a BrunelloRiserva that needs nigh on a quarter of a century to show its true class may seem an anachronism. We prefer to salute Biondi Santi as a monument to tradition and uncompromising quality. (12 x 75 cl) Price: £887.87
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Biondi Santi BrunellodiMontalcinoDOCGRISERVA Description: Powerfully structured, tannic and deep ruby, warm complex flavour. Brick red in colour with a rich complex bouquet. Ferruccio Biondi Santi first isolated the Brunello clone of Sangiovese in the late 19th C. and he and his successors created a wine capable of extraordinary ageing. Today, the concept of a BrunelloRiserva that needs nigh on a quarter of a century to show its true class may seem an anachronism. We prefer to salute Biondi Santi as a monument to tradition and uncompromising quality. (6 x 75 cl) Price: £1968.03
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Biondi Santi BrunellodiMontalcinoDOCG Description: Ruby red colour, dry, assertive and tannic flavour. It has an intense, ample and persistent aroma and a complex and penetrating bouquet. Ferruccio Biondi Santi first isolated the Brunello clone of Sangiovese in the late 19th C. and he and his successors created a wine capable of extraordinary ageing. Today, the concept of a BrunelloRiserva that needs nigh on a quarter of a century to show its true class may seem an anachronism. We prefer to salute Biondi Santi as a monument to tradition and uncompromising quality. (12 x 75 cl) Price: £1015.71
Col d'Orcia BRUNELLODIMONTALCINODOCGRISERVA Poggio al Vento
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Ruffino TENUTA GREPPONE MAZZI BrunellodiMontalcinoDOCG Description: Intensely ruby, dry, full-bodied wine of elegant proportions. Pronounced classic bouquet reminiscent of violets, and lingering aromas and flavours. World famous as a Chianti producer, during the last 25 years Ruffino have diversified their production to become one of Tuscany’s most important ambassadors for quality wine. The Folonari family’s strategy of acquiring and developing “tenimenti” – individual estates in specialised zones – has given their portfolio great variety and personality. Ruffino now owns a total of 1,500 hectares of land including 400 under wine. This diversity reflects the best of both modern and traditional winemaking. The Ruffino flagship has always been the magnificent Riserva Ducale Chianti Classico, which was originally the private reserve of the Duke of Aosta. Ruffino’s new style of wines is well represented by Libaio, a delicious, fresh, lightly perfumed blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Grigio (6 x 75 cl) Price: £178.97
Ruffino BrunellodiMontalcinoDOCG Tenuta Greppone Mazzi
Description: Intensely ruby, dry, full bodied wine of elegant proportions. Pronounced classic bouquet reminiscent of violets, and lingering aromas and flavours. World famous as a Chianti producer, during the last 25 years Ruffino have diversified their production to become one of Tuscany’s most important ambassadors for quality wine. The Folonari family’s strategy of acquiring and developing “tenimenti” – individual estates in specialised zones – has given their portfolio great variety and personality. Ruffino now owns a total of 1,500 hectares of land including 400 under wine. This diversity reflects the best of both modern and traditional winemaking. The Ruffino flagship has always been the magnificent Riserva Ducale Chianti Classico, which was originally the private reserve of the Duke of Aosta. Ruffino’s new style of wines is well represented by Libaio, a delicious, fresh, lightly perfumed blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Grigio (6 x 75 cl) Price: £252.88
