Wines Brunello di Montalcino Fossacolle - Riserva - 2015

Fossacolle’s Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2015 exemplifies the noble expressions of Tuscan red wine. Crafted predominantly from Sangiovese, as tradition and appellation regulations require, this cuvée draws depth from both the outstanding 2015 vintage and the rigorous selection of fruit reserved for Riserva bottlings. Vinification typically centres on patient fermentation and extended maturation, often in large oak casks, yielding a wine of remarkable structure, balance, and longevity. In the glass, you can expect an intense ruby core with garnet highlights, aromas of ripe cherry, wild berries, subtle balsamic notes, forest floor, and layers of sweet spices and tobacco emerging as it opens.

Brunello di Montalcino hails from the rolling hills south of Siena in Tuscany, an area celebrated for producing some of Italy’s most ageworthy reds. The region enjoys a warm Mediterranean climate softened by maritime and mountain breezes, promoting an ideal ripening season. The soils are a mosaïc of clay, limestone, and marl, contributing mineral nuance and fine tannic structure to the wines. Montalcino has a storied history, gaining international acclaim in the late nineteenth century for its singular dedication to Sangiovese and for the longevity and finesse of its wines.

A wine of this weight, complexity, and elegance finds its ideal partners in refined, savoury dishes. Traditional accompaniments include aged pecorino, Tuscan wild boar ragu, roast lamb with rosemary, or bistecca alla Fiorentina. Brunello di Montalcino Riserva also shines alongside hearty game, slow-cooked beef, or earthy porcini risotto. For an authentic regional experience, pair with pappardelle al cinghiale or rich ossobuco.

For optimal appreciation, decant this wine for at least an hour to allow its intricate aromas to unfurl. Serve at 17-18°C to enhance its nuanced fruit, spice, and developed secondary notes. This is a bottle that promises continued evolution, should you wish to cellar it further, but also offers immense pleasure now with suitable fare.