COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2017
GRAPE
100% Sangiovese
PRODUCER
La Collina dei Lecci
REGION
Toscana
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Collina dei Lecci Brunello di Montalcino is a 2017 vintage red wine from the Montalcino region of Tuscany, Italy. Produced by La Collina dei Lecci, a commercial venture founded by Mauro Pacini, the wine is made exclusively from 100% Sangiovese grapes. The 2017 growing season in Montalcino was characterized by heat and drought, contributing to the wine's ripe profile. By law, Brunello di Montalcino must undergo extensive aging, ensuring a wine of structure and complexity.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€33
STYLE
Classic
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG requires a minimum of two years aging in oak.
Fact 02
The wine is made from 100% Sangiovese grapes.
Fact 03
Montalcino's soils are rich in galestro and alberese rock.
Fact 04
The 2017 vintage was notably hot and dry.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The production of Collina dei Lecci Brunello di Montalcino follows the strict guidelines of the DOCG appellation. This involves the use of 100% Sangiovese grapes, typically fermented in temperature-controlled vessels. A crucial aspect is the mandatory aging process, requiring a minimum of two years in oak barrels and several months in bottle. This extended maturation period is fundamental to developing the wine's characteristic depth, complexity, and aging capacity.
