COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2019
GRAPE
Sangiovese Grosso
PRODUCER
Ruffino
REGION
Tuscany
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Ruffino Greppone Mazzi Brunello di Montalcino 2019 is a distinguished Italian red wine from the Ruffino estate in Tuscany. Produced from 100% Sangiovese Grosso, it originates from the Greppone Mazzi estate vineyards in Montalcino. Ruffino, founded in 1877, has a long-standing tradition of winemaking excellence. This wine is notable for its extended aging process, which contributes to its robust structure and potential for longevity.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€72
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-20°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Grapes are sourced from vineyards planted between 1980 and 1996.
Fact 02
Aging exceeds Brunello's legal minimum by 12 months.
Fact 03
Vineyard yields are intentionally kept low at 2.5 tons per acre.
Fact 04
The estate vineyards are situated at elevations between 210 and 460 meters.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The production of Ruffino Greppone Mazzi Brunello di Montalcino 2019 begins with hand-harvested grapes from the Greppone Mazzi estate, with yields limited to two and a half tons per acre. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats, featuring maceration on the skins with frequent pump-overs and délestage. Malolactic fermentation is completed to enhance texture. The wine is then aged for approximately 36 months in large oak barrels and steel tanks, followed by six months in stainless steel before bottling. An additional eight months of bottle aging precedes its release.
