# Brunello di Montalcino La Fortuna (2018)

- **Producer:** La Fortuna
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Sangiovese
- **Region:** Tuscany, Italy
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 14.5%
- **Average price:** €48
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 16–18 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** red cherry, black plum, ripe fruit, blackberry, cloves, vanilla, earth, balsamic, liquorice, tobacco

## About this wine

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG from La Fortuna is a 100% Sangiovese wine produced in Montalcino, Tuscany. The La Fortuna estate has been owned by the Zannoni family for five generations, dating back to 1907. The winery's vineyards are situated in two different zones within Montalcino, contributing to the wine's complexity. The first Brunello di Montalcino La Fortuna was produced in 1974.

## Interesting facts

- Estate acquired in 1907, reportedly won in a game of chance.
- Five generations of the Zannoni family have managed La Fortuna.
- First Brunello bottled in 1974.
- Vineyards are located in two distinct areas of Montalcino.

## Food pairing

The wine's robust tannins and medium-plus body are well-suited to complement the richness of proteins, particularly red meats and game. Its acidity helps to cut through fatty elements, cleansing the palate. The savory and earthy notes in the wine can echo or contrast with ingredients like herbs, mushrooms, and aged cheeses.

## Wine making process

La Fortuna produces Brunello di Montalcino using 100% Sangiovese grapes from vines aged 10 to 30 years. The winemaking process involves fermentation, typically in stainless steel or concrete tanks, followed by a minimum of two years of aging in wooden barrels, including barriques and large casks. A further minimum of four months of bottle aging is required before release. The estate's vineyards are divided into two areas within Montalcino.