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Castello Tricerchi Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2016

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Castello Tricerchi Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2016 is an elegant and traditional style Brunello di Montalcino from an outstanding vintage; a very smooth, elegant red wine it tastes of generous, ripe berries with pepper and spice notes

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Wine Style

Red Wine, Smooth Elegant Red

Grape Variety

Sangiovese

Wine Region

Tuscany

Country

Italy

ABV

14.0%

Oaked

Yes

Cork

Yes

Lifestyle

Vegan, Organic

Volume

75cl

Drink By

2027

Tasting Notes

The family-owned Castello Tricerchi estate in Tuscany is huge – but only 13 hectares of the 400 hectare estate are cultivated as vineyards so it is relatively small and in keeping with the majority of winemakers that Wines With Attitude® deals with. Castello Tricerchi works with consultant oenologist Maurizio Castelli and has been tweaking its winemaking philosophy and, amongst other things,  switching over to traditional oak casks for the ageing process. The results are evident in its well structured, traditional style Brunello with juicy, ripe fruit flavours and elegance.

 

This is a lovely fruity Brunello di Montalcino and it also has the savoury notes that you would expect from a Sangiovese that has a bit of age on it. It may need to be decanted because of a little sediment but also because the aromas may need a little time to open up and reveal the underlying fruits. On the palate though they are more evident and carry through right to the end of the lovely long finish – cherries, plums, redcurrants and cranberries together with warm spices, cedar and a leafy savouriness. The wine has been aged in barrel for over two years and then in bottle for a further year before release. It can be aged for much longer still if you can resist it but it is drinking very nicely now.

Food Pairing

The producer suggests that this wine is “perfect with meat, ripe cheese or for meditation.” It is sufficiently structured to cope with big meat dishes such as game, goose, steak, braised beef, offal and rustic stews. Mushroom dishes are a good match and milder cheeses including goats’ and sheeps’ cheese.

  • Serve at: 14 – 17oC

Producer's Notes

“The Brunello shows the personality and nobility of the handpicked grapes from the Vigna del Castello (The Castle) and the Vigna del Velo (The Veil) Vineyards. A stunning vintage delivering extremely healthy grapes at the time of harvest with ripe tannins and skins rich in polyphenols. Whilst youthful at present, the wine’s smooth tannins, fruit quality, harmony, balance and marked acidity are all pointers towards cellaring potential of at least 20 plus years.”

Awards

17+ points – Jancis Robinson – Mar 2021
“Mid ruby with the beginning of orange tinges. Attractive, full, perfumed nose of cherry and strawberry fruit with a peppery tingle and what looks like a hint of oak. Generous ripe red and cherry fruit with a shot of acidity and chewy tannins. Lots of juice and grip on the finish.”

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