Grapes 100% Sangiovese "Brunello"
Alcohol14.0%
Net dry extract33.60
Total acidity5.81
Volatile acidity0.60
HarvestFirst week of October 2010
Fermentation 2 weeks in contact with the skins in stainless steel
Aging 48 months of which 18 months in tonneaux, 18 months in Slavonian oak barrels and 12 months in the bottle.
Conti Costanti Brunello di Montalcino opens on the nose immediately giving precious hints of cherry and berries with hints of liquorice, ginger and star anise. The olfactory bouquet ends with balsamic and slightly mentholated notes. Extremely clean, smooth and elegantly structured on the palate. Long persistence.
Recommended pairings for this Tuscan Brunello di Sangiovese red wine
Game; red meats; vegetable first courses with lamb (cardoncelle pasquali); pork with cabbage stew; Meat chops are better if slightly spicy; Stew, good with Neapolitan casatiello.
Uncork the Brunello di Montalcino DOCG Conti Costanti and decant a few hours before serving at a temperature of 18 - 20°C in a large Ballon glass.
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