Brunello di Montalcino Terre de Priori 75cl

Expert Opinion

In the press...

Of the 2006 vintage, Anthony Rose said: “There are complex secondary characters to the sweet-and-sour cherryish Sangiovese fruit, while smooth tannins make this a satisfying red at a relatively reasonable price for Brunello.”

Background

History

The Terre di Priori wine is produced at Cantine Leonardo. Winemaker Riccardo Pucci has worked hard with Leonardo’s viticulturists to develop a style of Chianti that builds on the freshness and vibrancy characterising the Terre di Priori. This has resulted in deeper coloured and richer wines, thanks in part to the oak used in the maturation process, which stand out against their peers.

Winemaking details

Ricardo Pucci

Regional info

The grapes are sourced from the small hillside in the commune of Montalcino, near Siena, where the soil has been formed by centuries of accumulated sild and clay sandstone. Splintered shale, commonly known as marn, is the primary soil component. The deep and permeable soil is good at retaining water.