This unique red wine is a rather newly expression of Argiano’s winegrowing potential compared to its Sangiovese-based reds. ‘Solengo’, a Tuscan word meaning ‘lone wild boar’, marries Tuscan soil with French grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Merlot and Syrah.
Description
Greppone Mazzi Brunello di Montalcino 2013 is a remarkable wine that captures the essence of Tuscany’s rich viticultural history. Each bottle tells the story of a vintage embraced by the unique terroir of Montalcino, producing a wine that invites you to savor the complexities of its character. With its perfect balance of tradition and modernity, it’s not just a drink; it’s an experience waiting to unfold with every sip.
Wine characteristics
This wine showcases an intense ruby red hue with slight garnet reflections, signaling its maturity and depth. The bouquet is an intricate dance of floral, fruity, and spicy notes, drawing you in with scents of violets, yellow roses, black cherries, plums, red currants, and ripe figs. Subtle hints of roasted coffee beans and chocolate add layers to its aromatic profile. On the palate, it delivers a bold yet silky smooth body, characterized by very soft tannins and a rich texture, culminating in a long and satisfying aftertaste filled with notes of tar, rosemary, and cherry pie.
Recommended pairings
Greppone Mazzi Brunello di Montalcino 2013 pairs beautifully with:
• Grilled meats
• Rich pasta dishes like ragù
• Aged cheeses
• Dark chocolate desserts
Technical details
| Year | 2013 |
| Azienda | Greppone Mazzi |
| Glass | Brunello glass |
| Classificazione | D.O.C.G. |
| Colore | Intense ruby red with slight garnet reflections |
| Alcohol | 14.5% vol. |
| Profumo | Floral, fruity and spicy notes; violets, yellow roses, black cherries, plums, red currants, ripe figs, walnut, roasted coffee beans, chocolate |
| Region | Toscana |
| Sapore | Great body, silky, of great progression; very soft tannins and a fine texture, full of spicy and fruity tones; long and satisfying aftertaste with notes of tar, rosemary, and cherry pie |
| Temperatura di servizio | 18-20°C |
| Terreno | Soils of high and medium hills; disintegration of the rocks of the Alberese area, mixed with galestro schists |
| Tipologia | Red Wine |
| Vitigni | Sangiovese 100% |
| Bottle size | 750 ml Standard |
Question: What flavors can I expect from the Greppone Mazzi Brunello di Montalcino 2013?
Answer: This wine offers a complex taste profile featuring floral, fruity, and spicy notes, including cherries, figs, and hints of coffee and chocolate.
Question: What foods pair well with this Brunello?
Answer: It pairs excellently with grilled meats, rich pasta dishes, aged cheeses, and dark chocolate desserts.
Question: At what temperature should I serve this wine?
Answer: It is best served at a temperature of 18-20°C to enhance its flavors.
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