Brunello di Montalcino 'Ofelio', Patrizia Cencioni, 2020
Brunello di Montalcino 'Ofelio', Patrizia Cencioni, 2020
- Red Still
- Sangiovese
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This female star-studded cast of winemakers is an admirable family-run operation that dates back to 1989 when life force of the estate, Patrizia, decided she wanted to make Brunello. What was once a deteriorating property is now a winery buzzing with life and passion. Beyond the hectares of land freckled with olive groves are Sangiovese vines dedicated to producing Brunello di Montalcino.
The vineyards can be found in the southeast at a high altitude with soil composed of volcanic rock and compacted clay (or Galestro). They are harvested by hand and then fermented with indigenous yeasts.
Optimal drinking window: 2027 - 2036
What the critics say:
"The 2020 Brunello di Montalcino Ofelio is understated and floral, with a bouquet of rose petals and dusty earth giving way to dried strawberry scents. It sweeps across the palate with ripe red berry fruits and tactile mineral tones under an air of lavender pastille, all guided by brisk acidity. This finishes with tension, long and staining, leaving fine tannins and tart blackberry notes that linger on."
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