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La Fornacina - Brunello Di Montalcino DOCG - Fornacina - Rouge - 2019
Characteristics
Country / Region: Italy
Vintage: 2019
Name: Brunello Di Montalcino DOCG
Grape variety: 100% Sangiovese
Alcohol: 14.5 vol.
Color: Red
Capacity: 75 cl
AWARDS
Wine rated 94/100 by our Committee!
Robert Parker: 93/100
Wine:
Dense and complex, the 2019 red Brunello Di Montalcino Fornacina immediately seduces with its macerated black fruit notes, complex balsamic touch and perfectly integrated oak. The palate is dense, powerful, racy, displaying at this stage a still firm tannic structure; this is a wine that has the capacity to mature patiently in bottle, so be patient, and discover it after three years in the cellar, over ten years and more. Rated 94/100 by the Committee and 93/100 by Parker.Vinification:
Hand harvested. Vinification in stainless steel vats. Aged for 24 months in large Slavonian oak barrels. It is then bottled and left to age until it reaches the age of 4 years, then released on the market in the fifth year after harvest.Color:
Dark, intense, brilliant red.Nose:
Intensely fragrant with aromas of macerated black fruits, balsamic notes and a touch of wood.Palate:
Dense, powerful and distinguished, this wine offers a firm yet subtle tannic structure, elegant complexity and long, silky persistence.
Temperature:
Serve between 14 and 16°C.Food and wine pairing:
Grilled red meats, Osso Bucco, linguine with black truffle, spiced ribs.Cellar aging:
From now until 2034
Sought after by Brunello enthusiasts worldwide, La Fornacina remains a hidden gem, staying under the radar despite its success due to the small size of its vineyard—just 5 hectares cultivated organically—and the deliberate discretion of its owners.
The Biliorsi family has thus propelled it into the prestigious circle of great Tuscan houses since 1980. Since then, it has been a proud representative of Brunello, considered one of its most authentic ambassadors, wonderfully exemplifying grand Italian classicism.