Le Macioche Brunello di Montalcino 2015 Merlot

Le Macioche Brunello di Montalcino 2015 MerlotLe Macioche Brunello di Montalcino 2015 a small production Brunello from a 2. 5 hectare estate on the east side of Montalcino, near the Castelnuovo dell'Abate hamlet. The estate was historically owned by the Mantengoli family and is now part of the Cinelli Colombini portfolio. The 2015 vintage is widely regarded as one of the great modern Brunello years ripe, structured, and balanced for long ageing. 100% Sangiovese Grosso from clay rich soils,

A typical Norman cottage will have irises growing along the ridge of the thatched roof

Cork Cutters performs the traditional (Old World) roll of Wine Negociant to provide exceptional value wines

Fresh with soft tannins highlighting raspberry notes

incisive acids and a precise

sweet berries

but has the hallmarks of something special if given time in the cellar

The fruit was hand plunged twice daily until dry after which is was pressed off to French oak two 500L puncheons and a single French oak 228L Barrique

blue cheese and apple-based desserts

Malolactic fermentation carefully avoided in order to preserve the natural fruit character of the wines in vats and ensure they are perfectly preserved

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Serve neat as a digestif

the desiccated stems