Castiglion del Bosco Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2012

Producer Information

Purchased by Massimo Ferragamo in 2003, Castiglion del Bosco, after major investment in the vineyards and winery, has been restored to its position as a leading Montalcino estate. The estate, with 62 hectares of vineyards (51 of which are permitted for Brunello production) is located in the Val d’Orcia National Park, a UNESCO site, to the north west of Montalcino, near Buonconvento. Locally trained oenologist, Cecilia Leoneschi, who has been working at the winery since 2003 oversees the vineyards and the cellar.

Vineyards

The grapes are grown in the ‘Capanna’ vineyard, which covers 42 hectares and is planted a density of 4,500-5,600 vines per hectare. The vines are spur pruned, cordon trained and Guyot. The vineyard is located at 350-450 metres, facing south/south west towards the Tyrrhenian coast, from which arrives a constant breeze that reduces humidity. The soil is ‘Galestro’ formed of layers of sandstone and clay, which is rich in limestone giving finesse, aromatics and complexity to the wines and the potential to age.

Winemaking

The grapes are hand-picked and whole bunches are pressed. The wine is fermented in stainless steel at 28° for 18 days. After fermentation, the juice is matured in French barriques, 20% new and 80% first and second passage, for 24 months before bottling. After bottling, the wine spends a further 12 months in bottle before release.

Vintage Information

2011 was distinguished by an advance of about 15 days of vegetative growth due to warmer than average winter temperatures. The beginning of summer was cool and rainy, which maintained a good water reserve in the soil, leading to balance in the vineyard. The high temperatures in late summer slowed vegetative growth and the grapes accumulated excellent levels of sugar. The harvest was long, beginning earlier than usual, ending in mid-October.

Tasting Note

“This shows pure and fresh fruit that many others don’t have. Also, there are plenty of linear tannins. Precise and beautiful. Medium to full body. Persistent finish. Better in 2019.”, 96 points James Suckling

“A bright, cherry-laced red, accented by iron, earth, tar and tobacco notes. Though lean and tight on the finish, this is lively, with a lingering aftertaste of cherry, tobacco and mineral. Best from 2019 through 2032. 4,000 cases imported.  –BS”, 94 Points, Wine Spectator

 

Food Pairing

Serve with rich meat dishes, game, roasted meats and strong cheese.

Serving Suggestion

Serve at 16°C.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
100% Sangiovese Grosso
Natural Cork
14.5%

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