Brunello di Montalcino Camigliano 2019

Brunello di Montalcino Camigliano is a great classic from the southwest side of Montalcino. Produced in the charming medieval village of the same name (owned by the Ghezzi family), it is a wine that expresses the sunshine and power typical of this area.

Here is the brief description:

Organoleptic Profile

• Style: A warm and generous Brunello, usually highly regarded for its roundness and fruit intensity.

• Color: Intense ruby red that evolves toward garnet with age.

• Nose: Typically varietal and Mediterranean. Offers notes of morello cherry and ripe berries, enhanced by hints of leather, tobacco and dark spices. A slight balsamic note is often present.

• Taste: It is enveloping and well-structured on the palate. It has present but ripe tannins and an acidity well balanced by the alcohol volume, making it soft and satisfying.

Vinification and Ageing

• Grapes: 100% Sangiovese.

• Aging: Matures for 24 months in large French and Slavonian oak barrels, following a method that respects tradition while using state-of-the-art cellar technology.

• Philosophy: The winery follows organic farming regimes, aiming for a wine that faithfully mirrors the soil surrounding the castle.

Recommended pairings

• Meats: Excellent with game, roast beef and stewed meats.

• Local dishes: Pappardelle with wild boar sauce or the typical peposo alla fornacina.

• Cheese: Aged sheep’s milk cheese with intense jams or honeys.

In summary: If you are looking for a Brunello that is both powerful and ready to drink (without having to wait decades, while having excellent aging capacity), Camigliano is a safe choice. It has a less austere personality than wines from the northern side, coming across as more “welcoming” from the first few years.