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Brunello di Montalcino Focaia

Brunello di Montalcino

Focaia

Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita
Grapes
100% Sangiovese grosso
Production area
Montalcino, south-west slope
Soil characteristics
Galestro-rich soils with low clay content
Vineyard altitude
400-450 mt s.1.m.
Training system
Spur-pruned cordone
Harvest
Hand-harvested, first ten days of October
Vinification
The grapes are destemmed and gently crushed; maceration takes place in stainless steel tanks for 22 days with pump-overs and punch-downs. During this phase, alcoholic fermentation is completed at a controlled temperature of 30°C.
Aging
After completing malolactic fermentation, the wine is aged in Slavonian oak casks with a maximum capacity of 50 hL for 24–30 months. It then rests for 6 months in stainless steel and at least 12 months in the bottle before being released to the market in the fifth year after the harvest.
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Organoleptic characteristics
Color
Deep ruby red
Bouquet
Ripe wild berries and spirit-soaked cherries, followed by balsamic hints and typical tertiary notes of sweet spices and vanilla
Palate
Structured and enveloping, full-bodied, with present yet round and well-integrated tannins. Long and pleasant finish
Pairings
Red meats and game, aged cheeses, and elaborate dishes
Serving temperature
18°C
Premi e Riconoscimenti
Vintage 2021
96/100 – Tony Wood
94/100 - Falstaff
93/100 – Intravino
92/100 – James Suckling
92/100 – Wine Mag
Vintage 2020
93/100 - Wine Entusiast

Focaia Brunello di Montalcino

Focaia is born from a single 7-hectare vineyard on the southwestern slope of Montalcino, at an altitude of 450 meters.

It is a Brunello that speaks of its territory with authenticity and elegance, merging depth and freshness in a natural, harmonious balance. The soil, rich in flint stones (pietre focaie), bears witness to the volcanic origins of the land and imparts a distinct character and personality to the wine.
The nose opens with enveloping aromas of cherry, mint, and licorice, accompanied by a delicate mineral note that provides finesse and backbone. The microclimate, constantly caressed by the breeze, fosters healthy and expressive grapes, preserving the wine’s aromatic purity and poise.
In the glass, it displays an intense ruby red that evolves toward garnet hues over time. The bouquet is rich and profound, with hints of cherry, blackberry, raspberry, and violet, intertwined with elegant spicy and vanillic undertones. On the palate, it is dry, warm, and velvety—full-bodied and harmonious, with a noble structure and a long, persistent finish that leaves a sense of fullness and refinement.

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Pietrafocaia Estate

Pietrafocaia Estate

Cultivated entirely in Sangiovese, in line with the most authentic Brunello tradition, Focaia gives rise to wines with an elegant and long-lived structure, characterized by ripe tannins, good acidity and a distinctive mineral profile.

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