Silvio Nardi Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2015 750ml

Winemaker Notes

Tenute Silvio Nardi’s Classic Brunello Is A Blend Of The Finest Grapes From The Manachiara And Casale Del Bosco Estates.Silvio Nardi Follows The Strict DOCG Laws Required Of A Classified Brunello Di Montalcino. Yield Is Limited; Only The Top70% Of The Grapes Is Used To Make The Wine. The Fruit Is Carefully Handpicked And Sorted. Fermentation And Macerationtakes At Least 24 Days (Varies With Parcel) At Controlled Temperature Of Less Than 86°F. Aged For 12 Months In New Andused French Oak Barriques (Allier) Before 18 Months In Large Slavonian Oak Barrels. Bottle Aged At Least 12 Months Before Release.

Deep Winy Red Color, With The Characteristic Bouquet Of Fresh Red Fruit. Great Tannic Structure On The Palate, With Anexcellent Acidic Framework. A Wine With An Excellent, Lingering Aromatic Persistency In The Nose And In The Mouth.

Critical Acclaim

James Suckling – 94pts

A Linear And Tight 2015, Like Many Others, With A Medium Body, Firm And Fresh Tannins And Acidity And A Berry, Walnut And Spice Palate.

Jeb Dunnuck – 93pts

The 2015 Brunello Di Montalcino Is Lifted With Aromas Of Licorice, Red Plum, Thyme And Dried Roses. The Palate Lends More Subtlety With Tea Leaf, Dried Cherry, And Blood Orange, With Tannins That Build Through The Finish. Drink 2021-2031.