Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2013 - La Lecciaia

Brunello Fattoria la Lecciaia is a wine of remarkable quality produced and bottled in the Montalcino region, in the province of Siena, Italy. This wine is produced exclusively with Sangiovese grapes, with a medium textured soil containing sand and clay deposit and a spurred cordon training system.
The harvest takes place in the last week of September or the first week of October and the vinification takes place in steel vats at a controlled temperature for a period of 15-20 days with frequent pumping over. Subsequently, the wine ages in Slavonian oak barrels for a minimum period of 36 months, followed by further refinement in the bottle for at least 4 months.
Brunello is marketed in the 5th year after the harvest and the annual production for each vintage is approximately 80,000 bottles. Thanks to its long maturation, Brunello develops a complex character and an intense flavor profile. In general, Brunello is known for being a robust wine, with a solid tannic structure, balanced acidity and good aging capacity. It pairs well with meat dishes, especially if roasted or stewed, and with mature cheeses.

Denomination: Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
Vintage: 2013
Dosage: Dry
Grape variety: Sangiovese
Region: Tuscany (IT), Montalcino (SI)
Aging: Slavonian oak barrels
Serving temperature: 16/18°C
Alcohol content: 14% vol.

Fattoria La Lecciaia was founded by Mauro Pacini in 1983 in Montalcino and extends over 60 hectares of which 15 are vineyards. At the beginning of the 2000s the family purchased an additional property in Maremma in the Montecucco denomination, the company was then enriched with another 16 hectares of vineyards. The wonderful main cellar remains the one in Montalcino set around the Manapetra vineyard from which the precious Cru produced by the company derives. The grapes are enhanced to the fullest thanks to careful and meticulous care during the vinification and the wine is subsequently enriched by years of aging in wood. The result is genuine wines that respect tradition with a modern imprint: structured reds with soft and velvety tannins over time, elegant fruity bouquets and remarkable and persistent on the palate.