Brunello di Montalcino Colombini Fattoria dei Barbi 2019

Fattoria dei Barbi’s Brunello di Montalcino is one of the historic and most representative names of the entire appellation. Produced by the Colombini family (which has owned land in Montalcino since 1352), it embodies a style that is classic, elegant and deeply rooted in tradition.

Here is a brief description of its main features:

Organoleptic Profile

• Color: Intense ruby red tending to garnet with aging.

• Nose: Broad and complex. Notes of ripe red fruits (morello cherry and plum) stand out, accompanied by hints of herbs, tobacco, licorice and a slight spicy touch due to the wood.

• Taste: In the mouth it is structured and austere but harmonious. It presents a dense and velvety tannin texture, with a vibrant acidity that ensures extraordinary longevity.

Vinification and Ageing

• Grapes: 100% Sangiovese (called “Brunello” in Montalcino).

• Aging: Ages for at least 2 years in oak barrels of different capacities, followed by a long aging in the bottle.

Recommended pairings

It is a wine that prefers rich, structured dishes:

• Red meats: Roasts, braised meats and game.

• Typical dishes: Wild boar scottiglia or Florentine steak.

• Cheeses: Aged Pecorino or flavorful hard cheeses.

Fun fact: Fattoria dei Barbi was among the first companies to export Brunello to the world, helping to create the myth of this wine as early as the last century.