Brunello di Montalcino “Cielo d’Ulisse” 2018 – Podere Le Ripi

Description

A 100% Sangiovese grown in Montalcino, carefully produced through manual harvesting and vinification in stainless steel. After 36 months of aging in oak barrels and 12 months in bottle, the wine reveals a garnet red color, aromas of red fruits and underbrush, and high-quality tannins with well-balanced acidity. Ideal with red meats, game and Florentine steak, it should be served at 18°C (64°F) in a wide goblet. Its alcohol content is 15% vol, giving it a strong personality.

A fine wine made exclusively from the vinification of 100 percent pure Sangiovese grapes, representing the pinnacle of selection in the Italian wine scene. These grapes grow luxuriantly in the enchanting DOCG territory of Montalcino, on the rolling hills that give the wine its unsurpassed global reputation. Harvesting is a traditional ritual, performed by hand with meticulous care, where the grapes are picked in 18-kilogram wooden boxes, and then transported directly to the winery for the winemaking process. During this process, the grapes undergo a twenty-day fermentation and maceration in stainless steel tanks. Subsequent evolution takes place through an aging period of thirty-six months in oak barrels, followed by a minimum of twelve months aging in bottles.

On organoleptic examination, this wine shows a delicate but pronounced garnet-red hue. The aroma exudes the typical expression of large oak barrel, with vibrant notes of red fruits and underbrush dominating the scene. The palate is enveloped by the highest quality tannins that support a pleasant, well-balanced acidity.

This wine is the perfect match for high-impact main dishes, whether red meat or game, both furred and feathered. It is especially sublime as an accompaniment to a classic Florentine steak. The ideal serving temperature is at 18 degrees Celsius, and to fully enjoy its qualities, it is essential to use a wide goblet that promotes adequate oxygenation. The alcohol content reaches 15% vol, giving the wine a remarkable personality.