Biondi Santi's Brunello di Montalcino represents an icon of winemaking tradition. Coming from the vineyards of the historic family estate from the age of 15 to 30 years. It matures for 36 months strictly in large Slavonian oak barrels. A red wine of immense finesse and balance, and incredible longevity: from 20 to 40 years. Optimal.
The term Selida originates in the local language of the past and its meaning is what today is defined as "small farm" or small agricultural reality. This name is a tribute to the thousand-year-old culture of small agricultural owners which, even today, represents one of the strengths of Cantina Tramin.
Ruby. The nose is expressed with hints of small red fruits, notes of undergrowth, spicy tones of cinnamon and black pepper and balsamic hints. On the palate it boasts a good structure, the tannins are well integrated and the persistence is excellent. Excellent in combination with risotto, red meats and game, it is also to be tried with legume soups.
Elegant and bright ruby red color to the eye. The nose is broad and deep, with floral notes of violets and fruity references to currant that lead the way, then complemented by complex hints of flint, sweet tobacco and nutmeg. The taste is as refined and complex as the nose, distinctly mineral and important (but refined) in the tannic texture. Remarkable persistence. You will find it excellent together with the Peking duck, but also in combination with turkey in mushroom sauce there is really not bad.
Straw yellow, the nose expresses a beautiful olfactory profile composed of notes of yellow pulp fruit, peach and apricot, vanilla and butter. In the mouth it is round, enveloping, structured and well balanced thanks to a good acid component. It closes with a nice finish, of excellent persistence.
For the whole meal, the "Chiarandà" is a white wine that goes well with typical Sicilian dishes such as pasta alla Norma, flans of
Brilliant straw yellow, the nose opens on notes of yellow pulp fruit with gentle citrus hints, to which are added notes of acacia deriving from the refinement in the bottle. In the mouth it is persistent and fragrant, with a very pleasant mineral vein. Eclectic in its combinations, Donnafugata 's “Vigna di Gabri” goes well with seafood first courses. Baked and grilled fish, white meat with sauce, flans and soufflé. Ideal with cod with tomato sauce, vegetables, roasted porcini mushrooms.
Season was very regular, good rainfall until May, temperatures not very high; quite normal vintage