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Item Number: 6436
UPC: None
Country: Italy
Region: Tuscany
Appellation/AVA: Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
Vintage: 2008
Grape(s): 100% Sangiovese
Type: Wine - Red
Bottle Size: 750ml Pack: 6
Closure: Cork
Alc by Vol(%): 13.5
Viticulture: Practicing Organic
Soil Type: Shallow galestro and lime-rich clay
Fruit Source: 13-ha vineyard on a steep, south-facing slope near the town
Montalcino (1/2 entitled to Brunello, 1/2 entitled to Rosso or Sant'Antimo). Cerbaiona Brunello Winemaking Notes: The 2008 Brunello here is cut from the same cloth as the 2008s from
Piemonte’s top traditional estates. It’s a beautiful, seamless wine that
may not be as packed as the 2006, but that will provide a complete
drinking experience over its long life. A maximum of 650 cases are
produced of the estate’s flagship wine. Since 1982, this has
consistently ranked among Montalcino’s most distinctive and revered
wines, with an exotic spirit unlike any of its peers. Fruit is picked by hand and 100% destemmed. Aged 3+ years in 2,000L neutral Slavonian cask plus 8+ months in
bottle. No fining or filtration. Aging occurs solely in large, neutral botti. Vintage Notes: A relatively "normal" vintage - similar to 2005. About: Diego Molinari retired in 1979 after 25 years at Alitalia, and
planted the beautiful Cerbaiona estate. Blessed with a great site,
they have turned out tiny quantities of one of Montalcino's great
wines ever since. 93pts (2009 vintage) Wine Advocate (2/2014)
"The 2009 Brunello di Montalcino shows the signature sophistication this
iconic estate is celebrated for. Sadly, Diego and Nora Molinari have
announced their intention to sell Cerbaiona and we may soon be looking
at new ownership. A dark appearance segues to brooding aromas of
licorice, tar, cherry and spice that wrap around the long, polished
finish. Drink: 2016-2024."
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