Brunello di Montalcino DOCG Collezione del Conte 2016

Brunello di Montalcino of Villa da Filicaja originates from vineyards located on the southwest side of the municipality of Montalcino.

It is produced with pure Sangiovese grapes, harvested manually during the first ten days of October. After destemming, alcoholic fermentation takes place in stainless steel at a controlled temperature of 28-30 ° C with frequent pumping over and delestages; maceration on the skins is approximately 25 days. After malolactic fermentation, the wine is stored in Slavonian oak barrels of 30 and 50 hectoliters for 36 months. Assembly and rest phases follow before bottling, which took place in April-May. The placing on the market takes place 9-10 months after being bottled, to guarantee the right taste and olfactory evolution of the product.

Bright ruby red tending to garnet color, opens with a characteristic and persistent bouquet made of cherries and berries. In the mouth it is structured but elegant, with a dense and velvety texture, with mineral hints typical of the terroir.

Great meditation wine, it can be appreciated with elaborate dishes of meat, cheeses and game.