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The bouquet combines pronounced notes of \u003cstrong\u003eripe cherry and strawberry\u003c\/strong\u003e with hints of sweet spices, wild herbs and earthy undertones. On the palate, it offers a warm and balanced sip, supported by lively freshness and \u003cstrong\u003evelvety tannins\u003c\/strong\u003e that lead to a persistent finish. Its solid structure enhances roast meats, game and \u003cstrong\u003emature cheeses\u003c\/strong\u003e, also proving to be an excellent wine for meditation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis red is born in Tuscany, in the heart of the renowned Montalcino area. The grapes ripen in \u003cstrong\u003esouth-facing hillside vineyards\u003c\/strong\u003e, situated between three hundred and six hundred metres above sea level. The vine roots delve into \u003cstrong\u003emarl and alberese soils\u003c\/strong\u003e, a calcareous and sandstone composition that imparts savouriness and remarkable \u003cstrong\u003eageing potential\u003c\/strong\u003e to the wine. Fattoria dei Barbi preserves these historic slopes, carrying forward the winemaking heritage of the Colombini family, dedicated to producing this territorial expression since the nineteenth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHarvesting takes place upon reaching full phenolic ripeness. The crushed bunches undergo a \u003cstrong\u003ecold pre-fermentation maceration\u003c\/strong\u003e in a protected environment, a key technique to optimise the extraction of colour and polyphenols. This is followed by alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel at a controlled temperature, subsequently completed by malolactic fermentation. The structure is refined and harmonised thanks to \u003cstrong\u003ematuration in oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e of various sizes for at least two years. The process concludes with a crucial \u003cstrong\u003erest in the bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e that defines the wine’s final balance.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced by the Colombini family since 1892, the majestic \u003cstrong\u003eBrunello di Montalcino DOCG\u003c\/strong\u003e from Fattoria dei Barbi encapsulates the essence of the most authentic Tuscan tradition. This prestigious red is made exclusively from \u003cstrong\u003eSangiovese grapes\u003c\/strong\u003e and matures for at least two years in oak barrels, developing enveloping aromas of ripe cherry and sweet spices. 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