Aged 6 years of which 36 months are in oak barrels of 25 – 50 hl, followed by 6 months in bottle.
Hand harvest. Maceration on the skins is followed by fermentation in temperature – controlled medium and small stainless steel vats for 7 – 10 days with frequent pumping over and 1 or 2 delestage. Malolactic fermentation occurs naturally.
Riserva Villa al Cortile showcases most elevated expression of the estate’s pursuit of quality and tipicity. With every vintage we aim to capture the very essence of the vineyards that produced it. For aging, we deliberately use in oak barrels, actively pursuing the typical character, intensity and concentration while maintaining a vertical elegance.
Almost impenetrable dark red. Concentrated and dense, with notes of dark plums, dried raspberry, tobacco and leather.The palate delivers plenty of power with fine tannins on the finish.
Brunello is a perfect companion to red meats, smoked, wood roasted, braised or grilled. But its classic partner is the grilled T – Bone Steak in the Florentine style. Serve at 18-20 degrees C..