2016 Brunello di Montalcino, Il Colle
£42.50
(£37.50 per bottle)
Save 12% on a case of 12 bottles
26 in stock
Description
Here is a fragrantly ripe, tightly woven, freshly tannic 2016 Brunello, whose slow, 4-year maturation in large old oak botti has contributed intense layers of violet, incense and liquorice flavours. Full and finely concentrated, this has excellent balance between richness and freshness, the finish being elegant, long-flavoured and chewy. A wine that will age magnificently (for drinking now-2030+).
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.