Typical Products Montalcino - Pienza - Montepulciano

In view of the typical products of Tuscany, particularly in the field of wine Brunello Montalcino, produced according to a tradition that has been handed down for years, Excel for the notoriety that has won in Italy but also in the world.

The brunello is produced on the town of Montalcino (we are in the province of Siena), a beautiful medieval town where history, traditions, but also love of good food come together creating a unique atmosphere.

In 2001 the prestigious American magazine "The Wine Spectator, considered by many as" the bible of wine "Brunello has elected" Best wine in the world. "
Who produced the first bottle of "Brunello di Montalcino"?

Not everyone knows that the Brunello di Montalcino was created by such Ferruccio Biondi Santi that during "trials" wine with a variety of Sangiovese (Sangiovese Grosso, who is said brunello because of its dark color) finally found the " perfect recipe "and gave life to this wine producing the first bottle back in 1888.

This excellent Italian wine has received in 1980 for the first guarantee DOCG (NAME OF ORIGIN AND CONTROLLED
GUARANTEED), this mark so authoritative certify the origin and quality of wine.
The real Brunello di Montalcino must grow for five long years (for the "reserves" are six) before it is put on the market.

In general visually has a beautiful ruby red color while the palate has a taste dry but warm. Its aroma is deep and elegant with notes of fresh berries.




What are the best dishes to taste the brunello?


Brunello di Montalcino is a wine that can be tasted by itself but in harmony accompanies the dishes game, cheese, first of all Pecorino Toscano.

I enogastronomici paths that are often organized by pro-spot are excellent opportunities to enjoy the environment in its brunello di Montalcino and natural surroundings and not to refer the case ever more Italian tourists and foreigners.