Mastrojanni Brunello di Montalcino 2019

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Mastrojanni
Label Name:
 
Brunello di Montalcino
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
Italy
Region:
 
Montalcino, Tuscany
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
100% Sangiovese
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Critical scores: Robert Parker 95, Wine Enthusiast 95, Wine Spectator 93, Vinous 93, Falstaff 95 (2019 vintage). DOCG Brunello di Montalcino

Tasting Note
Bright red cherry, plum and wild strawberry with baking spice, tobacco, leather and herbal (bergamot/mint) accents; vivid acidity, dusty firm tannins and a long savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled lamb, roast beef, braised short rib, aged Pecorino/Parmigiano; Asian: Korean bulgogi, char siu, Peking duck, mushroom hot pot or soy-braised beef.

Production Method
Hand-harvested Sangiovese; destemmed and fermented in concrete with délestage; matured ~36 months in Allier, Slavonia and Styrian oak (16–54 hl), followed by bottle ageing.

Vineyard Info
Mastrojanni estate founded 1975 by Gabriele Mastrojanni in Castelnuovo dell'Abate; ~39 hectares, estate-focused Brunello producer with long-standing acclaim.