San Felice : Brunello di Montalcino Campogiovanni 2018

A full and generous Brunello di Montalcino red wine

The estate

San Felice is an estate in Tuscany, Italy. With its constantly evolving skillset, this estate has succeeded for decades in highlighting its terroir through the character of its Tuscan wines.

The vineyard

Campogiovanni 2018 is a Brunello di Montalcino wine from a 65 hectare vineyard. Located on the south-eastern slopes of Montalcino, these cordon-pruned vines are grown on sandy loam soils alternating with clay and resting on limestone marl.

The vintage

Despite the rainfall, the particularly mild conditions in Tuscany during the winter advanced a 10-day early flowering. The summer period saw temperatures above the seasonal average, counterbalanced by rainy spells which avoided any risk of water stress and preserved the gradual ripening of the grapes.

Winemaking and ageing

Following a 20-day maceration, the must underwent malolactic fermentation in stainless steel tanks. The wine was then aged for 36 months in oak barrels from the Slavonian forest. After bottling, the wine was aged for a further 12 months before release on the market.

Blend

Sangiovese (100%)

Characteristics and tasting tips for Brunello di Montalcino Campogiovanni 2018 from San Felice

Tasting

Colour
The wine is of an intense ruby red.

Nose
The nose releases notes of very ripe wild blackberries and blackberry jam, combined with touches of tobacco leaf and tanned leather.

Palate
The palate, full and generous, develops a lovely aromatic richness which lasts through a lengthy finish with fruit liqueur scents.

To serve

For the best tasting, serve at 18°C.

Food and wine pairing

This Italian red wine pairs perfectly with meats (game, wild boar) or cheese like aged Pecorino.