COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2018
GRAPE
Sangiovese Grosso
PRODUCER
Tenuta Buon Tempo
REGION
Tuscany
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Tenuta Buon Tempo Brunello di Montalcino 2018 is a 100% Sangiovese Grosso from the Brunello di Montalcino DOCG appellation in Tuscany. The estate, situated in the southern Montalcino area of Castelnuovo dell'Abate, is owned by Janet and Per Landin, who acquired it in 2012 with a commitment to producing high-quality, origin-typical wines. The vineyards are located at altitudes between 300-350 meters with a southeast exposure on galestro soil. The wine is distinguished by its use of grapes from the estate's oldest plot, 'Oliveto P.56', planted in 1994, and a complex aging process involving both traditional Slavonian oak casks and French oak tonneaux.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€585
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Estate vineyards are certified organic since 2018.
Fact 02
Uses indigenous yeasts for fermentation.
Fact 03
Aging involves both large Slavonian oak and French oak.
Fact 04
The 'Oliveto P.56' designation refers to the oldest vines.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process at Tenuta Buon Tempo begins with hand-harvested Sangiovese Grosso grapes, typically from late September. Fermentation occurs in stainless steel tanks under controlled temperatures, utilizing indigenous yeasts. Maceration lasts for four weeks, allowing for ample extraction of color and tannins. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for three years: three-quarters in large Slavonian oak casks (20 and 35 hl) and the remainder in used 500-liter French oak tonneaux. The wine then rests for a minimum of six months in bottle before release.
