Wine from the sublime flavors, Brunello is created in a land still known for wine production. Montalcino is a small town, slightly elevated compared to the surrounding hills, including in the district of Siena.
The dark color is determined from the as darkness of the grapes. A turn is a variant of the Sangiovese, which in this land darkens. The main characteristic of the Brunello is dry taste, and a strong smell. It lends itself well to food-based game or red meat.
The story of this "strange" red part of the mid-nineteenth century. Until that time, in fact, Montalcino produces much white wine, like Moscadello. Replacing the traditional grapes with Sangiovese Grosso, it was discovered that the juice obtained can give life to something tasty. It was.
Brunello is also popular abroad. In the town of Montalcino wineries make available to other tourists precious bottles of this wine red. For the qualities listed above, enjoys the DOCG: Denomination of Origin Controlled and Guaranteed.

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