Brunello di Montalcino
Tuscany, Italy · Sangiovese
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Understanding Brunello di Montalcino
Serving guidance
Serve Brunello di Montalcino at around 17°C, within a 16–18°C range. Check the bottle before pouring — these are practical targets, not lab-precise figures.
Decanting guidance
Young bottle: 60–90 minutes Low risk
Developed: 30–60 minutes Medium risk
Mature / older: 0–30 minutes High risk — handle carefully Focus on separating sediment; long aeration is not required for older bottles.
Glassware
Large-bowl red wine glass — chosen for how Brunello di Montalcino's aromatics and structure show best.
Style profile
About Brunello di Montalcino
Brunello is 100% Sangiovese from Montalcino, built around bright acidity and firm but refined tannin, with a mandatory aging regime that gives it real cellaring depth.
Serving temperature, decanting duration, and glassware guidance reflect consensus ranges drawn from established wine-education references, including Court of Master Sommeliers service guidelines, Wine Folly's reference charts, and Guild of Sommeliers / Decanter magazine decanting guidance.