Piccini Brunello di Montalcino 2019
Product details
| Management number | 253521795 | Release Date | 2026/10/24 | List Price | CA$37.45 | Model Number | 253521795 | ||
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Wine Description
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This wine has a complex red colour that tends towards garnet.
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The bouquet is punctuated by notes of licorice, cherry, and spice. Other aromas can include oak, vanilla, leather, smoke, and mushroom.
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It is a full-bodied, structured wine.
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The palate is full, spicy, and elegant, offering flavours such as cherry, raspberry, licorice, and coffee.
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It has soft, fine-grained tannins and lively acidity.
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The finish is persistent and long.
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The varietal composition is 100% Sangiovese Grosso.
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Piccini's estate properties, which include their Montalcino estate, have been converted to organic farming.
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The wine is aged for a minimum of five years before release, including at least two years in oak. Optimal drinking can be after 2023 or 2024, depending on the vintage.
Accolades
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'International Wine & Spirit Competition - Gold, Trophy (2011 Vintage)'
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'International Wine Challenge - Gold (2011 Vintage)'
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'International Wine Challenge - Gold (2018 Vintage)'
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'Wine Enthusiast - 94 points (2018 Vintage)'
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'James Suckling - 91 points (2018 Vintage)'
Food Pairing
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Suggested pairings include game, red meat, and mature cheeses.
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Traditional Tuscan pairings are classic, such as pappardelle with game ragu (sauce), beef stews, or roast lamb.
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It pairs well with hearty dishes like bistecca alla Fiorentina (Florentine T-bone steak).
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Specific cheeses include Pecorino Toscano, Parmigiano-Reggiano, or Gorgonzola. A perfect match to enhance the wine's complexity.
Bestseller ranking
Italy Red
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