Tenuta di Sesta Brunello di Montalcino

Tenuta di Sesta Brunello di Montalcino

Tenuta di Sesta Brunello di Montalcino is a prestigious and high-quality red wine produced by the Tenuta di Sesta winery of the same name in Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy. This wine is the flagship of the winery and represents the ultimate example of the region's Sangiovese grape.

Brunello di Montalcino is one of the most celebrated and appreciated Italian wines and has a Protected Designation of Origin (DOCG) which indicates that it meets strict legal regulations and quality standards.

The wine is made exclusively from the Sangiovese Grosso grape variety, which is called "Brunello" in the Montalcino region. The grapes are harvested by hand and undergo extended fermentation and maturation to develop the full complexity and structure of the wine.

Tenuta di Sesta Brunello di Montalcino displays a deep ruby red color and intense aromas of ripe red berries, cherries, plums, tobacco, spices and earthy notes. The wine has a full body with ripe tannins and excellent acidity, contributing to its excellent structure and aging potential.

Brunello di Montalcino's aging process involves a minimum of five years, of which a minimum of two years in oak barrels, followed by a period of refinement in the bottle before being released for sale. This gives the wine the opportunity to develop and improve in the bottle, making it a desirable choice for lovers of wines that can age.

Wine - Food pairing

Tenuta di Sesta Brunello di Montalcino is a wine that goes well with hearty meat dishes, game, stews and mature cheeses. It is a wine that can age well and it is recommended to decant it and let it breathe a little before serving, to experience the full expression of its flavours.