Power and structure are balanced with superb elegance in Brunello di Montalcino La Màgia, a remarkable wine that is aged for three years mainly in 500 litre French oak tonneaux.
Terroir
Central - south - east side of Montalcino
20 cm stony sand over clay subsoil
Altitude 400 - 450 m
Vineyard age 45 years
Winemaking and Ageing Stainless steel tanks and big oak casks. 40 days of
maceration on the skins
36 months ageing in 500 litre French oak barrels 1/3 new and 2/3 second use
7 months refining in bottle
Tasting notes
Eye The colour is ruby red tending towards garnet. Nose Typical red berry fruit opening out on the nose with hints of leather and wood. Palate Mineral overtones, delicate spices, supported by generous acidity, restrained tannin and a long finish.
Service and Pairing Stewed and braised game dishes, with wild boar, guinea fowl, or duck, but also roast veal and pork.
