COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2017
GRAPE
Sangiovese
PRODUCER
Podere Sante Marie
REGION
Tuscany
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Colleoni is a 2017 vintage wine from Podere Sante Marie, a producer in Montalcino, Tuscany, made from 100% Sangiovese. The estate, owned by Marino and Luisa Colleoni since 1989, emphasizes organic and natural farming practices on its 3-hectare vineyard, which sits on volcanic soils at approximately 500 meters elevation. The winemaking philosophy centers on minimal intervention, aiming to capture the pure expression of the terroir. This approach often results in wines with very little added sulfur dioxide, and without clarification or filtration, making them a distinct representation of the region and the producer's dedication to natural methods.
ALCOHOL
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Vineyards are situated on terraces at 500 meters above sea level.
Fact 02
Farming is strictly organic with minimal human intervention.
Fact 03
Fermentation uses spontaneous yeasts in large oak barrels.
Fact 04
Production is extremely small, making bottles hard to find.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Colleoni begins with spontaneous fermentation using native yeasts in large oak barrels (20 hl) for 6-7 days, followed by a maceration of 20-25 days without temperature control. The wine then undergoes an extended aging period of 36 to 45 months in large oak barrels, significantly longer than the DOCG minimum. A key aspect of the producer's approach is the minimal to no use of sulfur dioxide, along with the absence of clarifications and filtrations. This philosophy of non-intervention is applied throughout the process, from vineyard to bottle, aiming to preserve the natural character of the Sangiovese grape and the specific terroir of Montalcino.
