# Brunello di Montalcino DOCG (2019)

- **Producer:** Fattoria del Pino
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Sangiovese
- **Region:** Tuscany, Italy
- **Style:** Natural
- **Average price:** €52
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 16–18 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** red plum, red cherry

## About this wine

Fattoria del Pino's Brunello di Montalcino 2019 is a 100% Sangiovese wine from the Montalcino region of Tuscany, Italy, specifically from the Montosoli cru. The producer, Fattoria del Pino, is led by winemaker Jessica Pellegrini, who emphasizes traditional winemaking with minimal intervention. The estate is committed to sustainable and organic farming practices. The 2019 vintage is noted for its balance and aging potential.

## Interesting facts

- Fattoria del Pino's Brunello comes from the highly regarded Montosoli cru.
- Winemaker Jessica Pellegrini took over her father's estate and established the winery.
- The estate practices sustainable and organic farming methods.
- Fermentation is spontaneous, relying on indigenous yeasts.

## Food pairing

The wine's medium-plus body and firm tannins are well-suited to rich protein dishes, where they can cut through fat and complement the meat's texture. Its inherent freshness and savory notes make it a versatile partner for earthy ingredients like mushrooms and truffles, as well as robust herbs.

## Wine making process

Fattoria del Pino's Brunello di Montalcino 2019 is produced from 100% Sangiovese grapes. Fermentation is spontaneous, utilizing indigenous yeasts in wooden or concrete vats with manual punching down for 20-25 days. Following fermentation, the wine spends time in stainless steel before aging. The wine undergoes 48 months of aging in large Slovenian oak barrels. Post-aging, it is further aged in the bottle as required by Brunello di Montalcino regulations. The estate practices sustainable and organic viticulture, with meticulous grape selection on the vine.