DOCG · since 1973
Brunello di Montalcino
Wine · PDO · 1 municipality
Unlike other Tuscan denominations, Brunello di Montalcino requires 100% Sangiovese grapes. Its production zone is restricted entirely to a single municipality, Montalcino, in Toscana, where 204 verified producers operate. Specifically, the production rules mandate a long evolution: a minimum of 48 months of total aging, with at least 24 months in wood and 4 months in the bottle. This slow process results in a dry, warm, and robust wine of intense ruby red color tending toward garnet. It delivers a characteristic, intense aroma alongside a persistent, harmonious, and slightly tannic taste.
Sangiovese 100%4 yrs ageing12.5% vol min80 q/ha maxsource ↗
Production zone
Producers204 verified
Abbadia Ardenga✓
Agostina Pieri✓
The facts
- Colour
- intense ruby red tending to garnet
- Taste
- dry, warm, slightly tannic, robust, harmonious, persistent
The producers 204
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Abbadia Ardenga
Agostina Pieri
Montalcino
Aisna - Alessandro Rossi
Montalcino
Albatreti
Montalcino
Altesino
Montalcino
Aminta – Famiglia Cecchi
Montalcino
+ 198 more — every one from the consortium's official list
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Brunello di Montalcino produced?
- Brunello di Montalcino is produced in 1 municipality in Tuscany, Italy: Montalcino.
- What grape is Brunello di Montalcino made from?
- Brunello di Montalcino is made from Sangiovese (min 100%).
- How long must Brunello di Montalcino age?
- Brunello di Montalcino must age at least 48 months according to its disciplinare.
- What is the minimum alcohol content of Brunello di Montalcino?
- The minimum alcohol content of Brunello di Montalcino is 12.5% vol.
- What does DOCG mean?
- DOCG (Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita) is the highest tier of Italian wine classification, with government-sealed guarantees on origin and quality.