2017 Brunello di Montalcino, Il Colle
£50.95
(£45.25 per bottle)
Save 11% on a case of 6 bottles
96 in stock
Description
This complexly fragrant, tightly woven 2017 Brunello spent 4 years slowly maturing in large old oak botti, contributing layers of incense and liquorice flavours as well as the most beautiful, velvety texture. Deep in colour, with intense roasted plum, spiced cherry and floral aromas, this starts full and well structured, having superb middle-palate concentration. There is excellent balance between richness and freshness, the finish being elegant and long-flavoured. A wine that will age magnificently (for drinking 2023-2032+).
Brand
Brand
Azienda Agricola Il Colle
Caterina Carli inherited Il Colle from her father in 2001 and has been making the wines in a time-honoured style ever since. This Montalcino estate was once part of the Colle al Matrichese, a grand property that sits at an altitude of 400-450 meters. Today, grapes from these elevated vineyards are blended with those from a more southerly vineyard in Castelnuovo dell`Abate, to give wines that combine depth and rich concentration with freshness and finesse.
In her cellar, Caterina has an incredibly light touch. her focus is on creating a crystal-clear expression of the vineyards and the vintage. She uses only wild yeasts, there is no temperature control and no filtering. You will find no barriques on the property—only huge, old Slavonian oak botti, between 3,000l and 5,000l in size.