# Brunello di Montalcino Camigliano (2021)

- **Producer:** Camigliano
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Sangiovese
- **Region:** Tuscany, Italy
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 14.5%
- **Average price:** €28
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Later
- **Serving temperature:** 18–20 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** plum, blackberry, black cherry, cloves, cigar wrapper, smoke, leather, dried fruit, tobacco, earth

## About this wine

Brunello di Montalcino Camigliano 2021 is a 100% Sangiovese wine from the Montalcino region in Tuscany, Italy, a DOCG appellation with strict production rules. The Camigliano estate is one of the oldest in the area, with a history stretching back to Etruscan times, and was revitalized by Walter Ghezzi in 1957. The vineyards have held organic certification since 2017. The wine adheres to the appellation's requirement of extensive aging, including a minimum of two years in oak and four months in bottle before release.

## Interesting facts

- Camigliano estate dates back to Etruscan times.
- Vineyards have been certified organic since 2017.
- Brunello di Montalcino requires a minimum of 5 years from harvest before release.
- The wine is made from 100% Sangiovese, locally called Brunello.

## Food pairing

The full body and robust tannins of Brunello di Montalcino are well-suited to rich, protein-heavy dishes. The wine's acidity cuts through the richness of meats and fats, while its complex structure can stand up to strong flavors. Herbal notes in the wine can complement dishes seasoned with similar herbs.

## Wine making process

Brunello di Montalcino Camigliano is produced from 100% Sangiovese grapes. The wine undergoes a mandatory minimum of two years of aging in oak barrels, followed by at least four months of bottle aging before release, adhering to strict DOCG regulations. Camigliano's winemaking philosophy prioritizes grape selection and quality, with vineyards maintained under organic certification since 2017.