Produced and bottled on the La Poderina Estate in Montalcino (Tuscany) from 100% Brunello (Sangiovese grosso) grapes. The wine is fermented for 6 months in stainless steel tanks and then allowed to age 3 to 4 years in Slavonian Oak Barriques prior to a final refining in the bottle for an additional six months before selling.

SKU 366179

Often considered Brunello's little brother, it expresses itself with young vigour and considerable class.  The 100% Sangiovese grapes undergo a traditional fermentation and are aged 9 months in Slavonian Oak barrels followed by an additional 3 months in bottle prior to release. Intense ruby colour with pronounced fragrances of cherry, raspberry and underlying vanilla notes.  It is full bodied, balances, slightly tannic and persistent on the palate.  Serve at 18 degrees Celsius with first courses, meats and poultry.  It will age nicely for at least five years. SKU 366187

Not available in BC

Brunello di Montalcino D.O.C.G. 1997

Produced and bottled on the La Poderina Estate in Montalcino (Tuscany) from 100% Sangiovese Grosso (Brunello) grapes. The wine was fermented in the traditional manner in stainless steel tanks and then allowed to age 2 years in tank and 2 years  in oak (Salvonian casks and French barriques) prior to a final refining in the bottle for an additional year before delivery to the market.  We have allowed it to carefully age an additional 18 months before we finally released it for our customers' pleasure.  Although magnificent now, this wine has the potential to cellar a further decade (2010). 

It has an intense ruby colour with a burgundy hue and a concentrated and encompassing nose, ethereal with a hints of wild berries, cherries and vanilla. The flavour is significant, soft and ultimately persistent.

Wine Spectator  94 Points    "Glorious aromas of crushed berries, spices and cherries, with hints of cedar. Full-bodied, with big, velvety tannins and a thick and rich palate. Loads of cherry fruit. Luscious red."

SKU 143800     SOLD OUT!

Brunello di Montalcino D.O.C.G. 1999

 Wine Spectator  96 Points 

SKU 143800     SOLD OUT!