Camigliano Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2013 Red Wine

Camigliano Brunello di Montalcino 2013 

Tuscany, Italy

94 pts. James Suckling:  "A wealth of fruit yet remains fresh and vivid with blueberry and black cherry character. Some bark and dried earth. Full body, integrated tannins and a flavorful finish. Better than 2012. Drink or hold."

93+ pts. Wine Advocate:  "The 2013 Brunello di Montalcino exhibits impressive balance and integrity. It contrasts the delicate sweetness of the fruit very nicely against the more ethereal and licorice-like aromas that come so naturally to Sangiovese grown in the spectacular Montalcino appellation. This is a fine wine from Camigliano, an estate that absolutely excels in classic and slightly cooler vintages like 2013. The winemaking is also impeccable, with balanced intensity and integrated tannins. There is a playful note of cherry sweetness on the close that I very much identify with the distinctive Camigliano wine identity. Some 150,000 bottles were produced. Congratulations on a wine well made."

93 pts. Wine Spectator: "A rich, opulent version, boasting plum, cherry, spice and warm stone flavors. Ripe and balanced, with a coterie of well-integrated tannins guarding the finish. Best from 2021 through 2035."

FROM THE WINERY:

CLIMATE: The spring was cool and wet, and growers had to be vigilant against disease. The summer was uneven, with some cool periods in August and no heat spikes. A good September helped conclude the ripening period, and the bunches remained healthy.

CONSORZIO DEL BRUNELLO RATING: 4 stars

HARVEST TIME: first and second week of October

GRAPE: 100% sangiovese grosso

VINIFICATION: 5000 plants per hectare, cordon-trained and spur-pruned; fermentation in stainless steel at a controlled temperature with racking and delestage, maceration 21-25 days;

AGEING: 24 months in wood, French and Slavonian oak barrels from 30 to 60 hl

PRODUCTION: 160.000 bottles

ANALYSIS: Alcool svolto(%): 14,00, Acidità totale (g/lt.): 5,5, Acidità volatile (g/lt.):0,50, SO2 Totale (mg/lt.): 88, SO2 libera (mg/lt.) 17, pH: 3,60, Estratto secco netto (g/lt.) 28,6

GASTRONOMIC ACCOMPANIMENTS: the elegance and harmonic body of the wine permit its combination with many complex and complicated dishes such as red meat, feathered and furry game .

Brunello, in addition, is excellent with cheeses, parmesan, Tuscan pecorino. Because of its characteristics, Brunello is also a pleasant meditation wine.