Dry red wine, 100% Sangiovese grapes. This Riserva of Brunello is made with a special selection of grapes collected from our best vineyards in Montalcino. The ageing in barrel and in bottle is longer than the one for a regular Brunello, thus the wine has a deeper concentration and a wider complexity of aromas.
The Year 2016 The Spring was very rainy and the groundwater resources were well refilled. The Summer was temperate, while the autumn was very warm during the day and cool at night. This made the phenolic maturation perfect and made the grapes very rich in acidity, colour and perfumes. The Brunello Riserva 2016 has direct, fragrant and straightforward aromas and powerful freshness, which grants a long ageing. The colour is intense and lively. The low temperatures helped avoid concentration and an excessively high alcoholic content. The harvest started on September 20th and ended on October 9th.
Grape Varietals:
100% Sangiovese
Colour:
brilliant ruby red, very intense.
Bouquet:
ripe red and dark fruits (strawberry, blackberry, black currant). Black pepper, nutmeg, helychrisum, wild herbs. Black tobacco in the background.
Taste:
great structure and complexity. Long and straight sip, austere and elegant.
Food Combinations:
Wine for important occasions, matches roast or braised meat, game and mature cheeses.
#2 Wine of the Top 10 of 2022 - Wine Spectator, Bruce Sanderson. November 10, 2022. " Though vibrant and expressing cherry, currant, herb and mineral flavors, this is tannic and locked up for now. Leans to the elegant side, with a dense layer of dusty tannins guarding the finish. Be patient. Best from 2026 through 2043. 3,000 cases made, 2,094 cases imported."
95+ Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, Monica Larner. February 17th,2022. "Fattoria dei Barbi is one of the historic, grandfather estates of the appellation, and this important point comes to mind every time I have the honor of reviewing their new releases. The wines always show a distinctly traditional side that is just part of this estate’s DNA, and I’d like to think that this defining characteristic would not change even if a concerted effort was made to do so. Territory speaks loud in the 2016 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva. The wine offers purity and deep layering with alternating tones of dried cherry, dark spice, cola, and crushed flowers. Only 4,000 bottles were made."
95 Points - Wine Spectator, Bruce Sanderson. June 30, 2022.
95 Points - Tony Wood, March 3rd, 2022. "Bright ruby red in colour. Ripe red fruit of cherry and berry interplay with rose floral aromatics. Liquorice and eastern spice play their part. A wine of impact: it saturates the palate. Has plenty of poise and polish."
94 Points - James Suckling, November 4, 2021. "Sweet berries and flowers with sandalwood and citrus-rind undertones. Enticing. Medium-bodied with polished and very refined tannins that caress the palate. It’s long and beautiful. Really delicious now, but even better in 2023."
93 Points - Decanter, June 7th, 2022. "Typical Italian style: firm tannin, fresh acidity, and mature cherry fruits. Shows appealing mineral and earthy characters."
