2016 | Tenuta Fanti | Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Vigna Le Macchiarelle

The 2016 Vigne le Macchiarelle Brunello di Montalcino Riserva is an intense and brilliant ruby red with light garnet nuances. On the nose, red and citrus fruit stand out, accompanied by floral notes of violet and rose, and balsamic notes of anise and thyme. The entrance is fresh and mineral. In the center it is full, enveloping, and the spicy and balsamic notes recall the aromas perceived on the nose. The tannins are fine and well integrated into the structure, inviting to a further taste. The persistent finish leaves a savory and elegant palate.

Reviews:

• James Suckling: This is very tight with black-cherry, walnut, bark and black-truffle aromas and flavors. It’s medium-to full-bodied with fantastic structure and length.

• Wine Advocate: The Fanti 2016 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Vigna Le Macchiarelle shows additional fruit weight and concentration. Along with that textural richness, blackberry and dried plum, the wine offers layers of spice, smoke and tar

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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