About Brunello di Montalcino
- Style
- Red
- Grape Varieties
- Sangiovese
- Price Range
- $62-73
Carpineto's Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, made from 100% Sangiovese (the local Brunello clone), sourced from high-altitude vineyards over 500 meters above sea level that lend the wine finesse, elegance, minerality, and longevity. Aged in Slavonian oak barrels for around three years plus additional bottle aging, it shows a complex bouquet of nuts, spice, vanilla, cherry, and raspberry.
Grown above 500 meters, Carpineto's Brunello leans toward finesse over power — a high-altitude style that rewards patience in the cellar.
New to wine?
An accessible entry into Brunello for those ready to explore Montalcino's flagship wine.
Food Pairings
A classic match for bistecca alla fiorentina, wild boar, and long-aged pecorino — Montalcino's own culinary traditions.
When to drink it
Special occasions, fine dining, long-term cellaring
Terroir & Winemaking
100% Sangiovese (Brunello clone) from estate vineyards above 500m altitude; aged in Slavonian oak barrels for approximately three years, followed by a minimum of six months' bottle aging, per Brunello di Montalcino DOCG requirements.
About the producer
CarpinetoA benchmark for modern, elegant, and age-worthy Tuscan wines.Visit the producer page →More wines from Carpineto
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Brunello di Montalcino 100% Sangiovese?
- Yes, by DOCG law Brunello di Montalcino must be made entirely from Sangiovese, specifically the local Brunello clone.
- How does high-altitude vineyard siting affect the wine?
- Vineyards above 500m benefit from greater diurnal temperature swings, which preserve acidity and aromatic finesse, giving the wine elegance and mineral tension rather than pure power.
- How long should it be cellared?
- Brunello is built for aging; this bottling shows well from around 5 years post-vintage and can continue developing for 15-20 years or more in good storage.
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