Giodo Brunello di Montalcino is what happens if you take the most famous, Italian oenologist, Carlo Ferrini, and the 8 best clones of Sangiovese and place them in the emblematic village of Montalcino. Giodo Brunello di Montalcino wine is Ferrini's tribute to his parents (Giovanna & Donatello, hence Giodo), who fought hard to educate him and make him what he is today: one of the most iconic features of the Italian wine scene!
But who is Carlo Ferrini? He is the man behind the wines of the famous wineries San Leonardo, Brolio, Fonterutoli, Brancaia, etc. where he has worked for over 30 years as a consultant. His nickname is Mister Merlot because he was the one who blended the French variety with the Tuscan Sangiovese (in the Chianti blends that you love for example). At the same time, he has been awarded, not once but three times, "Best Winemaker of the Year"!
This demonic guy, in 2002, decided to make his own wine and so bought a 5-acre area in Montalcino. Knowing Sangiovese as very few do, he chose its 8 best clones and planted his vineyard with them. Then he did what he knows best, to make top wines. For Giodo Brunello di Montalcino, the day of the harvest is chosen with very strict criteria. This is followed by manual harvesting and a first sorting in the vineyard. Afterward, the grapes are transported to the winery where a second sorting takes place since only the best grapes are destined for Giodo. Then long maceration and fermentation take place in stainless steel and concrete tanks. The wine matures for 30 months in French oak barrels of 500 and 700 liters and then it is bottled in 3200 bottles. The wine ages in the cellar of the estate for another 18 months and then it is released and swipes up all the medals and the awards!
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