Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2020 Pinino

What kind of wine it is

The Brunello di Montalcino by Pinino is a red wine produced in Tuscany from carefully grown and selected Sangiovese grapes in the Siena region. The winemaking includes fermentation at a controlled temperature and a long ageing process, designed to mature the wine without altering its aromatic nature. Its profile is full and smooth, characterised by a balanced structure and elegant tannins, offering a precise harmonic evolution over time. On the palate, the pronounced ripeness of the fruit merges with clear spicy sensations, creating a velvety and pleasing texture.

Where it comes from

The grapes are sourced from two different pedoclimatic areas in the Montalcino area, at an altitude between 280 and 320 meters with a favourable south-east exposure. The Pinino vineyards are distinguished by galestro and alberese rich soils, which give the wine a solid imprint and strong structural backbone. The Canchi soils, on the other hand, have a higher concentration of clay and silt, adding breadth and roundness to the taste. The interplay of altitude, sunlight exposure, and soil diversity produces a finely tuned balance between aromatic intensity and tannic texture.

How it is made

The production process starts with careful harvesting of the bunches from the estate's vineyards. Fermentation takes place in steel vats at controlled temperature, a choice that ensures a regular progression and perfect preservation of aromatic precision. This is followed by skin maceration lasting 18 to 25 days, a fundamental technique for a gradual extraction of colour and phenolic compounds. The wine then matures for at least thirty months in oak barrels of various sizes and completes its ageing with a further period of rest directly in the bottle before being released.

Tasting notes

In the glass, the wine presents an intense ruby red colour, a clear visual sign of prolonged maceration and extended barrel ageing. The nose opens with vibrant aromas of blackberry and ripe plum, then unfolds with spicy notes that deepen the bouquet without weighing it down. The palate reveals a velvety, full, and enveloping character, supported by well-proportioned progression. The tannic texture is elegant and seamlessly integrated, hinting at a linear gustatory progression and a strong potential for ageing.

Food pairing

This red pairs naturally with roast meats and game dishes, finding perfect balance with the richness and juiciness of these foods. It is also particularly well-suited to dishes featuring truffles and aged cheeses, which highlight the wine's spicy component and mouth-filling volume. True to Tuscan culinary tradition, it pairs excellently with a plate of pici with wild boar ragù or a classic rare bistecca alla fiorentina, thanks to a flavour balance that complements the persistence of slow-cooked meats.

When to serve it

The complexity and breadth of this wine make it the perfect choice for important lunches and structured dinners. It is the ideal option to enhance dishes with strong flavours, allowing the harmony between softness and structure to stand out throughout the meal. Thanks to extended barrel ageing and bottle rest, it has remarkable ability to evolve over time. If poured with care and allowed to breathe gradually, its stable and orderly profile is fully revealed in the glass, maintaining its distinctive organoleptic characteristics intact.