COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
100% Sangiovese Grosso
PRODUCER
Azienda Agricola Verbena di Luca Nannetti
REGION
Toscana
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Verbena Brunello di Montalcino is a 100% Sangiovese Grosso from Azienda Agricola Verbena di Luca Nannetti, located in Montalcino, Tuscany. The wine is a DOCG, signifying its high quality and protected origin. The Nannetti family, a multi-generational winegrowing family, manages the estate, which was established in 1985. They cultivate grapes across three distinct vineyard sites, each with unique exposures and altitudes, contributing to the wine's complexity. The 2020 vintage is noted for its balance of ripeness and acidity, a result of the specific climatic conditions of that year.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€40
STYLE
Classic
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
18-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The highest vineyard, 'Le Pope,' is named after the owner's daughter, Elena.
Fact 02
The estate uses a mix of Austrian, Slavonian, and French oak for aging.
Fact 03
Vineyards range from 400 to 635 meters in altitude.
Fact 04
The Nannetti family has been making Brunello since 1987.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Verbena Brunello di Montalcino is produced from 100% Sangiovese Grosso. After destemming, grapes ferment for 12-15 days. Malolactic fermentation occurs in barriques. The wine then undergoes a significant aging process: two years in oak vats (Austrian, Slavonian Botti) and French oak, followed by a minimum of one year of bottle aging before release. The estate manages 6 hectares of vineyards with a planting density of 4500 vines per hectare.
