Ep 442: The Greats -- Brunello di Montalcino

<p><span style="font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;">In Italy’s arsenal of great wines of the world, Brunello di Montalcino may be the most coveted of all. Its small production and terroir-driven style represents the pinnacle of Sangiovese, widely considered Italy’s most famed grape. Made in the small and historic Tuscan hilltop village of Montalcino, just south of Siena, the grapes thrive in the climate and soils of this rugged area. Although the youngest of all the Italian greats, Brunello, with its rich flavors, elegant balance of acidity and tannin, and incredible ability to improve with age, is a wine that everyone should experience even if just once in their wine lives. In this show we delve into the nuances of Brunello and talk about just what makes it so special.</span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style= "font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;"><img src= "https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/show/45638/Montalcino_town.jpeg" alt="" width="400" height="300" /><br /></span><a href= "https://www.consorziobrunellodimontalcino.it/en/home/home" target= "_blank" rel="noopener"><em><span style= "font-size: 8pt; color: #000000;">Photo: Montalcino town & Vineyards, from Conzorzio di Brunello di Montalcino</span></em></a></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;"> </span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;">Here are the show notes:</span></p> <p><span style= "font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;">Location:</span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;">The small production zone of Montalcino is centered to the northeast of the namesake village in a wooded, hilly area with the most notable feature being Monte Amiata, the highest peak in Southern Tuscany.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;">The village is Iabout 25 miles/40 km south of Siena, about 40 miles 77 km from the sea, and 62 miles/100 km from the Apennine Mountains, which affects the climate</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style= "font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;">History</span></p> <