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Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Phenomena Sesti 2018

750 ml Sangiovese Tuscany, Italy 2018

Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Phenomena Sesti 2018 is a dry, full-bodied red from Sangiovese (Brunello di Montalcino, Italy), in the full, structured reds style. Tannins are very firm and acidity fresh; oak influence is noticeable. Good with steak, lamb, venison, cheese board. Sustainable farming is mentioned by the merchant.

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£126.00
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Taste profile
inferred · confidence 0.7
sweetness
1 / 5
dry
Sangiovese prior
body
4 / 5
full
Sangiovese prior · Brunello di Montalcino rule
tannin
5 / 5
very firm
Sangiovese prior · Brunello di Montalcino rule
acidity
4 / 5
fresh
Sangiovese prior · Brunello di Montalcino rule
oak
4 / 5
noticeable
Sangiovese prior · Brunello di Montalcino rule
Estimates by WineGenie, not the merchant's or a critic's words. Built from the grape's typical profile, the appellation, terms in the name and the merchant's description. How this works.
Facts
Style
Full, structured reds
rules-v1
Colour
Red
inferred from Brunello di Montalcino
Origin
Brunello di Montalcino · Tuscany · Italy
inferred from Brunello di Montalcino
Grapes
Sangiovese
lexicon
ABV
14.5%
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Farming
sustainable
merchant description
Vegan
not stated
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Critic score
none
merchant feed
Drinking window
not stated
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Decant
not stated
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Food
Occasions
dinner party · steak night · gift · special occasion
inferred
About Sangiovese
Typical aromas: red cherry, sour cherry, plum, dried herbs, tomato leaf. Serve at 16–18 °C. Grape page.
knowledge base
Typical for Sangiovese · knowledge base
Sweetness
bone dryluscious
dry · 1/5
Body
lightfull
medium · 3/5
Tannin
lowhigh
firm · 4/5
Acidity
lowhigh
very high · 5/5
Oak
noneheavy
some · 3/5
Alcohol
lowhigh
moderate-high · 4/5
Typical for the variety; not a measurement of this bottle.
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Merchant's description

Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Phenomena Sesti 2018 is a compelling expression of Sangiovese from Tuscany. This wine is characterised by its complex interplay of aromas and flavours, reflecting the rich terroir of Montalcino. It undergoes extensive ageing in oak barrels, contributing to its structure and depth. The Sesti family, renowned for their commitment to sustainable viticulture, has been cultivating their vineyard since the 1970s, ensuring the preservation of this historic region’s integrity. A nuanced choice for discerning collectors.

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