Silvio Nardi - Brunello di Montalcino 2015
Price: $61.99
| Producer | Silvio Nardi |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Subregion | Montalcino |
| Varietal | Sangiovese Grosso |
| Vintage | 2015 |
| Sku | 13297 |
| Size | 750ml |
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Silvio Nardi Description
Tenute Silvio Nardi’s classic Brunello is a blend of the finest grapes from the Manachiara and Casale del Bosco estates.Silvio Nardi follows the strict DOCG laws required of a classified Brunello di Montalcino. Yield is limited; only the top70% of the grapes is used to make the wine. The fruit is carefully handpicked and sorted. Fermentation and macerationtakes at least 24 days (varies with parcel) at controlled temperature of less than 86°F. Aged for 12 months in new andused French oak barriques (Allier) before 18 months in large Slavonian oak barrels. Bottle aged at least 12 monthsbefore release.
Deep winy red color, with the characteristic bouquet of fresh red fruit. Great tannic structure on the palate, with anexcellent acidic framework. A wine with an excellent, lingering aromatic persistency in the nose and in the mouth.
James Suckling: 94 Points
A linear and tight 2015, like many others, with a medium body, firm and fresh tannins and acidity and a berry, walnut and spice palate.
