Brunello di Montalcino
Styles
Principal grape varieties
Terroir
Natural factors
- Soils traceable to arenaria, calcare, alberese, and galestro, with textures ranging from sandy to clayey.
- Elevations from 120 m along the Orcia, Asso, and Ombrone rivers up to 650 m at Poggio Civitella.
- A predominantly dry Mediterranean climate with continental characteristics, situated between the sea (40 km) and the Central Apennines (100 km).
- Average annual rainfall of approximately 700 mm, concentrated in spring and autumn; snowfall possible above 400 m in winter.
- The mid-hillside band is free from fog and late frosts; the frequent presence of wind promotes the health of the vines.
Human factors
- As early as the Middle Ages, the statutes of Montalcino regulated the harvest date; in 1553 wine was not lacking during the siege. (via Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0)
- Clemente Santi is the forerunner of Brunello: in 1869 his Vino Scelto (Brunello) from the 1865 harvest was awarded a silver medal.
Terroir / wine link
- A Mediterranean-continental climate with frequent wind: this encourages gradual ripening and optimal health of the grapes.
Facts drawn from the cahier's terroir-link section (Lien au terroir) by automatic interpretation — see the source.
Sources
- eAmbrosia register (EU) — File number PDO-IT-A1199
- Official trade body site — Consorzio del vino Brunello di Montalcino