Brunello di Montalcino Riserva "Assunto" DOCG 2018 Bellaria
| Sommelier score | 99/100 | 2024 |
| James Suckling | 100/100 | 2016 |
| Winery | Bellaria |
| Denomination | Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Docg |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Grapes | 100% Sangiovese |
| Alcohol content | 14,50% |
| Cl | 75cl |
| Sulfites | Contains sulphites |
| Code ICQRF | 6313 SI |
| Winery headquarter | Bellaria - Montalcino (SI) - Loc. Bellaria |
| Bottle size | Standard bottle |
| Combination | Pasta with meat sauce, mushroom risotto, Grilled meat, Meat stewed, wild game, Hard cheese, Florentina Steak, Sliced beef |
| Region | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Style | Full-bodied and intense |
| Wine list | Brunello di Montalcino |
Brunello di Montalcino Riserva “Assunto” is a great Italian red wine from Tuscany region. It’s made from 100% Sangiovese grapes. Bunches are harvested, selected and fermented in stainless steel vessels at a controlled temperature for 20-25 days. Brunello di Montalcino DOCG maturation takes place in small oak barrels for 48 months, than the wine is bottled. After bottling, refinement process goes on for 7-8 months in cellar. This wine is released on the market only 5 years after vintage and it can age for more than 30 years, if it’s properly conserved.
Characteristics of Brunello di Montalcino wine
It presents a ruby, almost garnet red colour. On the nose it releases a very elegant and intense bouquet. Robust and persistent wine, dry and warm in taste.
Recommended pairings while tasting this Brunello wine
It should be served in a wide crystal glass at a temperature of 18-20°C. We suggest to uncork the bottle 3 hours before serving, in order to enhance its qualities. It can be paired with main courses, game meat, grilled or stewed red meat and aged chees.
