The Brunello di Montalcino Fuligni 1997 is a sublime expression of Tuscan Sangiovese. This dry DOCG red wine features a ruby-garnet color, a complex aroma of cherry, spices, and leather, and a powerful yet velvety taste. Aged in oak barrels, it offers unparalleled structure.
Italy - Tuscany Dry Red Wine DOCG Sangiovese (Brunello) 100%
Fuligni Brunello di Montalcino - 1997 750 ml
159.44 €
Colour
Deep ruby red with garnet nuances, indicating maturity and evolution from prolonged aging.
Bouquet
Complex and refined bouquet: ripe cherry, plum, spicy notes, forest floor, leather, and tobacco, with an elegant balsamic touch.
Taste
Structured, powerful yet elegant, with silky tannins and balanced acidity. Long, persistent finish with hints of red fruit and spices.
Alcohol content
14% Vol.
Type of glass
Large Brunello or Bordeaux glass, to best enhance the wine's complexity and evolved aromas.
Pairings
Roasted or braised red meats, noble game, aged cheeses, truffle dishes. Ideal with wild boar stew.
Refinement
Long aging period in large Slavonian oak barrels and subsequent bottle aging for decades, imparting great complexity.
Vinification
Fermentation in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature with long maceration on skins, to optimally extract color and structure.
18-20°C, decanting for at least one hour is recommended to allow the wine to fully express itself.