IL Colle Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2019

IL Colle Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2019 is a dry red wine made from 100% Sangiovese grapes grown in the esteemed Montalcino region of Tuscany, Italy. This wine is renowned for its strict adherence to tradition, demonstrating the outstanding quality and elegance that reflects its DOCG classification. The wine has been aged for at least two years in oak barrels and additional time in bottle, which ensures a perfect balance of structure and complexity.

Despite the fact that Il Colle winery was only founded in 1972, the truth about its origin remains a mystery. One of the versions says that the vineyards were acquired in 1972 by Alberto Carli together with his wife Ernesta. But, according to another version, Alberto himself planted vines together with Giulio Gambelli and, being on his deathbed, prepared a surprise for Ernesta - a full wine cellar. Il Colle (one of the small gems of the Montalcino wine region) was formerly part of the Colle al Matrichese estate, which belonged to the Count of Constant, which rose at an altitude of 400-450 meters above sea level. The harvest from this vineyard, from which wines with a particularly delicate taste were obtained, began to be mixed with grapes from Castelnuovo del'Abate, located to the south, at an altitude of 220 meters. The family acquired this vineyard in 1998. Working with Gambelli, Alberto strictly adhered to the traditional technique of the maestro of Tuscan wine, and today Caterina Carli, who took over the leadership of the winery after her father's death in 2001, follows the tradition. Alberto used only natural yeast and vats without temperature control; he subjected his Brunello to a long maceration on the skins, never filtered and aged in botti produced in Slovenia. There have been few changes in the winery over the past 35-40 years. Gambelli has always held a high value for tradition, letting the grapes speak for themselves. The wine is not exposed to any external influences, apart from the vineyard and the harvest year.

The wine reveals intense aromas of red cherries, blackberries and dried herbs. On the palate there are notes of ripe plum, cedar and tobacco with velvety tannins and a long, refined aftertaste. Subtle earth and spice notes add depth and character.

This Brunello pairs perfectly with rich meat dishes such as braised lamb, beef fillet or wild boar. It also pairs well with aged cheeses such as Pecorino or Parmigiano-Reggiano, making it ideal for hearty dishes.