Fornacina Brunello di Montalcino Riserva (2015)

Fornacina Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2015

Fornacina Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2015 is an exclusive Sangiovese wine that offers a complex aroma of ripe red fruits and spices. Aged for 36 months in large Slavonian oak barrels, this Brunello has a rich, well-structured taste with silky tannins. With its elegant finish, the wine is ideal for red meat and mature cheeses.

Scent: A bouquet of ripe red fruits such as cherries and raspberries. Combined with subtle notes of forest floor, tobacco and vanilla, with a hint of spices from barrel ageing.
Taste: Full-bodied and well-structured with silky tannins, the taste offers a perfect balance between fruit and spice. Dark chocolate and a slight balsamic undertone enhance the depth of the wine.
Aftertaste: Long and persistent, with notes of dark chocolate and a refined balsamic undertone that provides a harmonious finish.

Fornacina Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2015 is a prestigious wine, made from 100% Sangiovese grapes, locally known as Sangiovese Grosso. The grapes are handpicked from the vineyard's best parcels, where they grow under optimal conditions to ensure high quality. After the careful harvest, the wine goes through a classic fermentation process followed by 36 months of aging in large Slavonian oak barrels. In addition, it is aged for a further 12 months in bottle, which gives it extra finesse and complexity.

This Brunello presents a deep ruby red color and an alcohol percentage of 14.5%. The bouquet is rich in aromas of ripe red fruits such as cherries and raspberries. Combined with subtle notes of forest floor, tobacco and a touch of vanilla and spices from barrel ageing. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied and well-structured, with silky tannins and a remarkable length that makes it ideal for pairing with red meat, game and mature cheeses.

Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2015 is a wine with great aging potential and it can develop further over the next 10-15 years (From release year 2019) under correct storage conditions. Its refined balance between fruit, tannins and spices makes it an experience for wine lovers and collectors alike.

About the Manufacturer

Fornacina is a small, family-owned winery located in the heart of Montalcino, Tuscany. Founded in 1981 by the Fabbro family, the winery specializes in the production of Brunello di Montalcino, one of the most famous wines from Italy. Working according to ecological principles, Fornacina combines traditional methods with modern techniques, resulting in wines that authentically reflect Montalcino's unique terroir.

Their approach to winemaking is uncompromising, with a focus on quality from vineyard to bottle. With a dedication to sustainability and a deep respect for nature, Fornacina produces wines that are loved by wine enthusiasts around the world.

Simone himself describes the continuous presence in the vineyards and the extremely careful selection of the grapes as the main reasons why Fonacina today receives top marks from wine journalists worldwide. The very modest annual production could easily be sold in a flash to a single importer in, for example, the USA. However, the Biliorsi family does not want that. Therefore, the wine is distributed each year to a network of wine importers in different countries. In Denmark, 10-15% of the total production is sold annually. A relatively high proportion is sent to Denmark, but this is probably due to the family's fondness for Denmark. Simone is Danish, married to Janne, who originally comes from Svendborg. She receives hundreds of Danish tourists every year at the winery in Montalcino. All visitors get a tour of the property and a good tasting. Should you happen to pass by, drop in to see Janne.