Item Number: 6436 UPC: None

Country: Italy
Region: Tuscany Sub 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."