Inside the case you will find:
3x Tenimenti Ricci Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2019 – Intense ruby red with light garnet reflections. The nose is both intense and delicate, with spicy and fruity notes. The palate is dry and medium-full, with well-balanced tannins and a spicy, persistent finish. It comes from south-facing vineyards in Sant’Angelo in Colle, at 300 metres above sea level on galestro soils, and ages for at least two years in large casks and barriques. Ideal with roasts, grilled meats, game and aged cheeses.
3x Baietto Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2020 – Made exclusively from Sangiovese Grosso grown on the hills of Montalcino, it ages in oak casks. It is an intense ruby red with garnet reflections in the glass. The nose is complex, with ripe cherry, plum, sweet tobacco, balsamic notes and a light touch of vanilla. The palate combines power and finesse: full structure, silky tannins and elegant freshness. The finish is long, with hints of red fruit and delicate spice. Perfect with grilled steak, braised dishes, game and pici with meat ragù.
3x San Giorgio Ugolforte Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2018 – Bright, intense garnet red with slight orange reflections. The nose is broad and enveloping, with cherry, plum, mint, sweet tobacco and chocolate. The palate is imposing and balanced, with refined tannins and a long, pleasantly fruity finish. It matures for 12 months in French oak carati, then another 24 months in large Slavonian oak casks. Ideal with pepper steak, braised dishes, roasts, game and aged cheeses.
3x Bonacchi Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2017 – Deep, vivid red. The nose is complex, with ripe red fruit, spice, a balsamic touch and hints of tobacco and leather. The palate is powerful yet elegant, with velvety tannins and remarkable aromatic persistence. Fermentation takes place in steel, with a long maceration of about 20 days. Excellent with roasts, game and medium-aged cheeses.
The Wineries:
Tenimenti Ricci: located in Sant’Angelo in Colle, on the southern slope of Montalcino, it is one of the oldest and most traditional farms in the Brunello area. Today it is run by siblings Ida and Ferruccio Ricci, heirs to a family deeply rooted in the land. Management is modern and youthful, but always faithful to the rules of Montalcino tradition.
Baietto: a label born on the hills of Montalcino that interprets Sangiovese Grosso according to the traditions of the area. The wine is carefully made and aged in oak casks, with the aim of combining aromatic complexity and elegance.
San Giorgio: the Tenuta San Giorgio estate is located in Castelnuovo dell’Abate, in the municipality of Montalcino, a few kilometres from the Abbey of Sant’Antimo, one of the most striking Romanesque monuments in Tuscany. The Ugolforte Riserva comes from a careful selection of the estate’s best grapes.
Cantine Bonacchi: equipped with state-of-the-art winemaking and bottling facilities on two lines. The first, fully automated, is dedicated to Bordeaux bottles and handles up to 9,000 bottles per hour. The second is dedicated to double Bordeaux bottles and traditional straw-covered fiaschi.
Description
Discover the 12-bottle case of Brunello di Montalcino Riserva: four wineries and four vintages, from 2017 to 2020, to explore the most important expression of Montalcino’s Sangiovese. Each Riserva is made only from the best grapes and ages at length before reaching your table. The result is wines of great structure, complexity and longevity. It is a selection designed for collectors and for those who want to compare different styles and terroirs, as well as a prestigious gift for any special occasion.
Wine Characteristics
The four Riservas share a powerful yet elegant profile. The nose shows cherry, plum and ripe red fruit, with notes of spice, tobacco and leather. The tannic structure is dense but velvety and the finish long and persistent. Each label interprets pure Sangiovese Grosso in its own way: the spicy notes of Tenimenti Ricci, the elegance of Baietto, the richness of Ugolforte, the balsamic depth of Bonacchi.
Food Pairings
Perfect with roasts, grilled red meats, game, braised dishes and aged cheeses. These are wines for great occasions, but also for meditation, to be enjoyed slowly to appreciate all their complexity.
Technical Details
Grape: 100% Sangiovese Grosso. Appellation: Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG. Alcohol: 13–14% vol. Serving temperature: 18–20°C. Format: 12 bottles of 750 ml.
Question: What is the best food pairing for Brunello di Montalcino Riserva?
Answer: It pairs beautifully with red meats, roasts, game and aged cheeses, enhancing the flavours of Tuscan cuisine.
Question: What is the difference between Brunello and Brunello Riserva?
Answer: By law, Riserva requires longer ageing and can only be released from the sixth year after the harvest. It is made from the best grapes, and only in vintages that deserve it.
Question: How should these wines be served and stored?
Answer: Serve them at 18–20°C, opening the bottle about an hour beforehand. Store them in a cool, dark place with the bottle lying horizontally. They can continue to evolve for many years.
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