The House
The Palazzo Desti company behind this wine is today owned by the Tinazzi family from northern Italy. This family has produced wines of very high quality for generations. The range includes most of Italy's best-known wines such as Chianti, Brunello, Ripasso, Amarone, etc. Emphasis is placed on quality and all modern facilities are used to produce ideal wines.
The area:
Montalcino has one of the warmest climates in Tuscany, and with the rivers Orcia and Ombrone as its borders, the Montalcino mountains rise above the area about 36 kilometers south of the city of Siena. Before release, the wine must age for a minimum of four years, two of which must be in wooden barrels. Wine must also remain in the bottle for six months before it is sent to the market.
Grape type:
Brunello is a clone of the Sangiovese grape (a grape widely used in Chianti)
Soil conditions:
The soil is generally very rich in lime, but otherwise extremely varied, ranging from clay soil to marl, loam and sandstone.
Color:
Dark and deep red
Scent:
The scent has notes of herbs, spices and berries
Taste:
The taste is rich and nuanced with a long, rounded aftertaste.
Temperature:
17-19 degrees
Serving suggestion:
Dark meat – juicy and powerful
Storage potential:
4-8 years