La Colombina Brunello di Montalcino 2020
2020, Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy
La Colombina Brunello di Montalcino 2020
Sangiovese
La Colombina
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Profile & Story
La Colombina is a small family estate in Castelnuovo dell'Abate near Montalcino, farming roughly 5 hectares at 200-400m elevation, yields capped ~6,000 kg/ha. 100% Sangiovese Grosso, hand-harvested into small 15kg crates. Spontaneous fermentation in temperature-controlled oak vats, extended skin maceration, malolactic in wood, then 36-40 months in French/Slovenian oak, 6-8 months bottle aging, 14.0% ABV.
Tasting Notes
Deep ruby red shifting toward garnet with age, bouquet of ripe red berries, licorice and leather. Velvety tannins.
Pairing Recommendation
Pairs with red meats, braised meat preparations, game and mature cheeses.