How is the Riserva different from the standard Brunello?

It is made only in exceptional vintages and aged longer under DOCG Riserva rules (minimum 6 years total, at least 2 in oak), resulting in greater complexity and structure.

What does the Riserva taste like?

Notes of grilled orange peel, candied pomegranate and cranberry on the nose, with chewy tannins and an approachable yet structured palate.

What food should I pair with this wine?

Slow-roasted lamb, wild boar ragù, and aged cheeses are excellent matches.

CuvéeMontalcinoRed

Brunello di Montalcino Riserva

ブルネッロ・ディ・モンタルチーノリゼルヴァ

Abbadia Ardenga

About Brunello di Montalcino Riserva

Style: Red
Grape Varieties: Sangiovese
Price Range: $50-70

Produced only in exceptional vintages, Abbadia Ardenga's Riserva is a more complex and structured expression of estate Sangiovese, aged longer than the annata bottling per DOCG Riserva requirements (minimum 6 years total from harvest, including at least 2 years in oak) before release. Tasting notes point to grilled orange peel, candied pomegranate and cranberry aromas with an upfront, approachable character balanced by chewy tannins — a wine built for both the table and the cellar.

Sommelier's Note

Made only in top vintages, this Riserva rewards patience — give it time in the cellar or a long decant to unlock its full complexity.

New to wine?

For those ready to explore Brunello's more serious, age-worthy side — richer and more tannic than the annata bottling.

Food Pairings

Ideal with slow-roasted lamb, wild boar ragù, and aged cheeses — a wine with enough structure to stand up to rich, long-cooked dishes.

When to drink it

Anniversary dinners, cellar investment, formal gifting

Terroir & Winemaking

100% Sangiovese, produced only in exceptional vintages. Aged per DOCG Riserva rules: minimum 6 years total from harvest to release, including at least 2 years in oak, plus further bottle aging.

About the producer

Abbadia ArdengaTraditional Brunello from a centuries-old Montalcino estateVisit the producer page →

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Frequently Asked Questions

How is the Riserva different from the standard Brunello?: It is made only in exceptional vintages and aged longer under DOCG Riserva rules (minimum 6 years total, at least 2 in oak), resulting in greater complexity and structure.
What does the Riserva taste like?: Notes of grilled orange peel, candied pomegranate and cranberry on the nose, with chewy tannins and an approachable yet structured palate.
What food should I pair with this wine?: Slow-roasted lamb, wild boar ragù, and aged cheeses are excellent matches.

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