COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2018
GRAPE
Sangiovese Grosso
PRODUCER
Cantina Bonacchi
REGION
Tuscany
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Bonacchi Brunello di Montalcino 2018 is a wine from Cantina Bonacchi, a producer situated in Montalbano, Tuscany. While the winery is located in the Chianti Classico region, it also cultivates grapes for Brunello di Montalcino. The production adheres to the strict regulations of Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, which mandates specific aging periods. The 2018 vintage in Tuscany was marked by a generally good growing season, with some regional variations in weather. The winery emphasizes careful grape selection and manual harvesting as part of its winemaking approach.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€30
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Brunello di Montalcino requires a minimum of four years of aging before release.
Fact 02
The primary grape is Sangiovese Grosso, a specific clone of Sangiovese.
Fact 03
Cantina Bonacchi is located in the Chianti Classico area, though they also produce Brunello di Montalcino.
Fact 04
Wines must spend at least two years in large oak casks and six months in bottle.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The production of Bonacchi Brunello di Montalcino involves manual harvesting and careful grape selection. Fermentation is conducted in stainless steel tanks, allowing for controlled temperatures. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes a mandatory aging process of at least four years, which includes a minimum of two years in large oak casks and at least six months in bottle before it can be released. This process is governed by the strict regulations of the Brunello di Montalcino DOCG appellation.
