2013 | Tenuta Fanti | Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Vigna Le Macchiarelle

Elegant and austere, the 2013 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva shows ripe fruit nuances with dried cherry and blackberry confit. This wine offers thick richness and fiber, and it leaves a lasting impression on the palate. The density and richness of those Sangiovese-driven characteristics, with wild rose, black cherry and balsam herb, are what distinguish this Riserva in such a unique manner.

Reviews:

• James Suckling: This offers mellow, darker cherries on the nose with some woody elements and an array of dried spices. The palate has a rich, ripe and dense core of fresh and dried cherries, framed in fine, elegant tannins.

• Wine Advocate: Elegant and austere, the 2013 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva shows ripe fruit nuances with dried cherry and blackberry confit. This wine offers thick richness and fiber, and it leaves a lasting impression on the palate. The density and richness of those Sangiovese-driven characteristics, with wild rose, black cherry and balsam herb, are what distinguish this Riserva in such a unique manner.

Producer Information

The Fanti Family has been producing wine and-extra virgin olive oil in Tuscany for nearly 200 years. In the 1970s, current owner Filippo first took over the Estate, marking a major turning point in its history. After redesigning and replanting across its 300 hectare property, an innovation-meets-tradition winemaking technique has resulted in extremely high-quality grape growing, all while avoiding any non-organic fertilizers. Eighty percent of the plantings in the vineyards are Sangiovese or Sangiovese Grosso, a focus that reinforces the family’s commitment to the quality wine of the region and which is reflected in Fanti’s highly rated Brunelli. Filippo’s daughter Elisa joined the team in 2007 and has since been instrumental in reinforcing their position in the international market. When Filippo decided to reconfigure their 300 hectare property, he allocated 50 hectares to be grape vines, just half that of the olive grove. He apportioned other plots of the property to crops and woodlands in a layout that was designed to nurture the vineyards. With soil that is laden with limestone and clay, optimal daytime sun exposure and a nighttime thermal drop, the viniculture is carefully orchestrated to mirror the flavors and aromas of both the grape and the territory. The winery itself is partially built into a hill to reduce visual impact and protect the scenery. Inside the winery, Filippo himself has carefully selected everything, from the sorting table, stainless steel vats and pumpover system to a very high standard of barrel selection. As a result, Fanti continues to produce hallmark Southern Montalcino wines with the help of their surrounding terroir and passion for making approachable wines for new wine makers and seasoned pros alike.

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