Inside the box, you will find:
- 2x Mocali Brunello 2015 – This ruby red wine with garnet highlights has a captivating floral and fruity bouquet. Notes of rosehip, peony, cherry, and forest floor are complemented by hints of fern and wild mint, along with freshly tanned leather, licorice, coffee beans, black pepper, and a resinous touch of eucalyptus and moss.
- 2x Poggione Brunello 2017 – This wine presents a ruby red color and an enticing aromatic intensity, with a fruity profile of red berries layered over spices, leather, and tobacco. The complexity carries through on the palate, where the alcohol and tannins balance in a bold, full-bodied taste.
- 2x Le Spinaie Selection Brunello di Montalcino 2019 – This wine has an intense ruby red color, a sign of perfect maturation. Its elegant, floral aromas, enriched by spicy notes, pair beautifully with red meats, game, and aged cheeses.
- 2x Madonna Nera Brunello di Montalcino 2015 – A wine of deep elegance, crafted in a perfect microclimate. Factors like altitude, location, and soil composition yield a wine praised for its balance.
- 2x Brunello Cava d’Onice 2019 – Very balanced on the palate, this wine has a solid, harmonious body with well-integrated tannins, leading to a long, notable finish.
- 2x Argiano Brunello di Montalcino 2019 – A wine that exemplifies the beauty and complexity of its vintage, with aromas of ripe fruit, aromatic herbs, and a distinctive mineral note. Elegant and well-structured, it promises good aging potential.
The Wineries
- Mocali: Nestled in the picturesque heart of Tuscany, Mocali winery is renowned for its dedication to winemaking. This Brunello di Montalcino is the result of a careful selection of Sangiovese grapes, grown on unique galestro and alberese soils. Mocali combines traditional methods with modern techniques to create wines that tell the story of their land.
- Tenuta il Poggione: Among the first to market Brunello di Montalcino in the early 1900s and a founding member of the Brunello di Montalcino Consortium, the legacy of Lavinio Franceschi continues to guide his heirs, who maintain the winery’s commitment to excellence.
- Le Spinaie: Known for passion and tradition in crafting exceptional wines, this Tuscan winery transforms Sangiovese grapes into a liquid masterpiece. Body, depth, and longevity characterize this flagship of Italian winemaking, a true emblem of the winery.
- Madonna Nera: This young winery is celebrated for its profound elegance and meticulous production. It produces Brunellos that are masterpieces of balance and structure, always honoring tradition.
- Cava d’Onice: From a small initial production, this family-owned winery has grown to highlight the local terroir in its Brunello di Montalcino, beginning with its Colombaio estate.
- Argiano: Established in Montalcino since 1580, Argiano blends tradition with innovation. It became the first plastic-free winery in Montalcino in 2019 and is committed to organic and regenerative agriculture, emphasizing biodiversity and sustainability.
