Brunello di Montalcino "POGGIO AL GRANCHIO" 2016 DOCG Val di Suga
| Sommelier score | 91/100 | 2024 |
| Winery | Val di Suga |
| Denomination | Brunello di Montalcino DOCG |
| Vintage | 2016 |
| Grapes | 100% Sangiovese |
| Alcohol content | 14,50% |
| Cl | 75cl |
| Sulfites | Contains sulphites |
| Code ICQRF | SI 8881 |
| Winery headquarter | Val di Suga - Montalcino (SI) - Località Val di Cava |
| Bottle size | Standard bottle |
| Combination | Cannelloni, Sliced beef, Hard cheese, Cold cuts and salami, Florentina Steak, wild game, pork knuckle baked, Pasta with meat sauce |
| Region | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Style | Full-bodied and intense |
| Wine list | Brunello di Montalcino |
This prestigious wine is produced with 100% Sangiovese Grosso grapes cultivated in the areas of the estate Poggio al Granchio. The vineyards are located between 400-450 meters elevation. After the manual harvest starts the maceration, managed at 5-6°C. During the fermentation process, the temperatures are always controlled in order not to pass 27°C. Technical procedures preserve the mineral and fruity features of the wine. The aging starts in french oak barrels of 300 l to end in the ones of 60hl, for 30 months. The name “Poggio al Granchio” comes from a small tin located in the center of the property, where a lot of crabs live.
Features of “Poggio al Granchio Brunello di Montalcino DOCG”
Intense ruby red colour full of violet shades. Its perfume is an explosion of red fruits, recalling cherry, currant, blackberry and myrtle. The taste has silky tannins that welcome the sip. Its final is mineral and savoury.
Recommended food pairings while tasting “Brunello” Val di Suga
This wine is perfect with game and meat. It has to be served at 20°C in a wide wine glass that helps the oxygenation.
