Castello Tricerchi Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2021

A classic and serious wine with a clear sense of origin and plenty of inner tension – offering an exceptional level of quality for the price.

The wine appears clear and slightly shimmering ruby red in the glass and opens with a complex and slightly exotic aroma of dark, sour cherries and crushed black berries. There are fine hints of mentholated herbs, autumn spices, and sweet spices, complemented by dark, slightly earthy notes and a pronounced mineral edge.

On the palate, the expression is juicy and lively with great depth and freshness. An intense core of red and dark fruits is beautifully balanced by a firm and precise tannin structure, where the finely ground tannins gradually tighten and provide both energy and length.

The taste is structured and harmonious with a long, persistent finish, where the stony minerality unfolds and underscores the wine's serious and layered character.

It is a wine that tastes of vineyard work, time, and patience – and in its class, it appears remarkably well-composed.

The combination of classic vinification, long barrel and bottle aging, and a clear terroir expression makes it an obvious choice for the wine lover seeking authenticity and depth without paying for a big name.

The wine is excellently suited to well-prepared food and comes into its own especially with meat dishes, preferably with some depth and richness, where the tannins have something to work with.

The vineyards are located at about 300 meters altitude with southwest exposure and consist of a classic mix of clay and sand. The vines are about 26 years old and provide a balanced yield with good concentration. All grapes are harvested manually, and vinification takes place in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature of 23 degrees over 30 days. The malolactic fermentation extends over five months, after which the wine is aged for 24 months in large Slavonian oak barrels of 15–20 hectoliters. Subsequently, the wine rests at least eight months in the bottle before release.