Brunello di Montalcino DOCG Piaggione Riserva 2011

Wine Description for Brunello di Montalcino DOCG Piaggione Riserva 2011 by Salicutti

Colour & Appearance

A pale brick red that fades gently into brownish tones at the rim – a visual harbinger of its maturity.

Nose

A touching, highly complex experience of aristocratic elegance. The oak is masterfully integrated, supporting a delicate interplay of ripe, bright cherry fruit, wild strawberries and dried fruits. Subtle nuances of herbs, a touch of juniper and a whisper of sweetness reminiscent of marzipan lend the bouquet a fascinating complexity.

Palate

On the palate, the Riserva reveals itself as enormously multi-layered yet of hovering elegance. The cherry fruit presents itself with vintage-typical charm and generosity. The perfectly integrated oak frames the wine, while the tightly woven, polished and shimmering fine-grained tannin provides an aristocratic texture. A precise, lively acidity gives the firm structure a wonderful drinkability.

Terroir & Origin

This Brunello originates from the single vineyard site Piaggione of the renowned Podere Salicutti estate in Montalcino. The vines face east-southeast on calcareous, fossil-rich Marne soils (marlstone) formed 60 to 80 million years ago. This terroir bestows upon the Sangiovese its striking structure and pure clarity.

Grape Variety & Vinification

Pressed 100% from the noble Sangiovese grape variety. This wine was still vinified under the direction of founder Francesco Leanza, who decisively shaped the purist, subtle style of the estate.

Food Pairings

A magnificent partner for braised wild boar with grated chocolate and chestnut purée, classic braised hare with baked aubergines and polenta, or traditional pinci with a porcini mushroom ragout.

Special Features

This wine is a historical monument from the first organic-certified estate in Montalcino (certified since 1996). It unites uncompromising Sangiovese purity with the fine texture of a grand chamber concert – a liquid work of art from an era of gentle transition.