Brunello Riserva Millecento 2015
Elegance, character, and persistence are what make Millecento 2015 a wine for the ages. The barrel aging emphasized the characteristics of the vintage, enhancing the Sangiovese aromas, wonderful balance, and superb tannins. A great acidity supports the superb aging potential.
The 2015 vintage
The 2015 harvest, was a textbook vintage in terms of the climate and the exceptional quality of the grapes. July and August were hot and dry, and the soil’s water reserves, which accumulated in the spring, helped to counteract the heat, leading to a superb vintage, which benefited from day-night temperature swings in September, hence the perfect ripening of the berries. The coolness of the weeks in the run-up to the harvest resulted in the perfect concentration of the aromas and ideal tannic maturation. The hand-picked grapes were healthy and integral, boasting small bunches and sparse berries, while the sugar content and acidity were exceptional.
Appellation: Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG
Grapes: Sangiovese 100%
Harvest period: Mid-October
Soil profile: Presence of marl (Galestro)
Elevation: 350-450 metres
Training system: Guyot
Vineyard density: 4,500 vines/ha
Vineyard yield: 40 q/ha
Vinification: 22 days in stainless steel at 28°C.
Maturation: 36 months in French oak barrels
Bottle-ageing: 24 months
Alcohol Volume: 15%
Awards
James Suckling | 2015 | 97 |
Wine Advocate/ Robert Parker | 2015 | 95 |
Vinous | 2015 | 93 |
Wine Advocate/ Robert Parker | 2012 | 94 |
James Suckling | 2012 | 95 |
Wine Advocate/ Robert Parker | 2011 | 94 |
James Suckling | 2010 | 96 |
Wine Spectator | 2010 | 94 |
Wine Advocate/ Robert Parker | 2010 | 94+ |
Brunello Riserva Millecento 2015
250,00€
Food Pairing
Florentine-style Stewed Beef Tortelli, Charred Onions, Panforte Spices, Summer Truffles
Millecento Brunello di Montalcino Riserva distinguishes itself by its finesse and complexity, which is heightened when paired with dishes of equal elegance and intensity. The varied nature of the aromas, flavours and textures stimulated by the wine meet their match with the complexity of these tortelli, whose simplicity reveals a multitude of senses.
Recipe by Matteo Temperini, Executive Chef at Ristorante Campo del Drago
