Brusco dei Barbi '19
Fattoria dei Barbi
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The label is the original one, designed by Giovanni Colombini in 1969, the year of its first release as an IGT Toscana. The wine is named after a free-spirited gentleman named “Bruscone” that lived in the woods near the Barbi estate.
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- Wine Country
- Italy
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- Grape varieties wine
- Sangiovese
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- Wine-food combination
- The versatility of the wine matches white meats, cured pork cuts, spicy saues, fresh cheeses and traditional pizzas.
About this wine
Description & facts
This wine is the result of long studies regarding the fermentation of grapes from
Montalcino, done by Giovanni Colombini in the s’60 and ’70. It is a very versatile red wine, never excessive, ideal to share with friends the pleasure of conviviality. It is made mostly with Sangiovese, uncomplicated and straightforward, and shows its typical fruity notes.
- Producer
- Fattoria dei Barbi
- Country of origin
- Italy
- Wine Region
- Tuscany
- Classification
- IGT Toscana
- Vintage
- 2019
- Grape varieties wine
- Sangiovese
- % of grape varieties wine
- 90% Sangiovese, rest various red varietals
- Tasting note
- A bouquet of bright fruit nose presents red berries and wild strawberries, enriched by subtle floral notes.supple on the palate, fresh-tasting and delightfully drinkable.
- Wine-food combination
- The versatility of the wine matches white meats, cured pork cuts, spicy saues, fresh cheeses and traditional pizzas.
- Vinification
- According to the seasonal development the grapes, once destemmed and crushed, undergo a colling process with e a drop in temperature down to 16°C in order to help the extraction of anthocyanins and polyphenols from the skins.and give more stability to the colour. The following alcoholic fermentation lasts 10/12 days under a controlled temperature of 27-28°C. Ageing: stainless steel vats.
- Location Vineyard
- Located in the district of Montalcino
- Soil
- Marl & Clay
- Closure
- Cork
- Bottle size
- 750 ml
- Serving temperature
- 18 °
- Ageing potential
- Ageing potential of 4 to 5 years
