COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2019
GRAPE
Sangiovese
PRODUCER
Pietroso
REGION
Tuscany
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG from Azienda Agricola Pietroso, a family-owned estate in Montalcino, Tuscany. Founded in the 1970s by Domenico Berni and now managed by his grandson Gianni Pignattai, the winery is situated on the southern slopes of Montalcino at around 400 meters altitude, with vineyards including a portion of the historic Montosoli vineyard. Pietroso focuses on producing fine wines in limited quantities, adhering to traditional winemaking practices. The estate has garnered increasing recognition for its quality over the past 15 years.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€120
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Later
Ideal temperature
18-20°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Pietroso means 'a place rich in stone'.
Fact 02
Estate founded in the 1970s.
Fact 03
Vineyards located on southern slopes of Montalcino.
Fact 04
Part of the original Montosoli vineyard is owned by Pietroso.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process at Pietroso begins with a manual harvest in early October. Alcoholic fermentation is initiated with indigenous yeasts, followed by an extended maceration period of approximately 20 days on the skins in temperature-controlled stainless steel and wooden vats. The wine then undergoes a lengthy aging process, starting with about 6 months in French oak, followed by 24 months in Slavonian and Austrian oak. The majority of its maturation takes place over 36 months in large Slavonian oak barrels (around 30 hl). The wine is further aged for 6 months in bottle before its release.
