{"product_id":"ruffino-brunello-di-montalcino-greppone-mazzi-2019","title":"Ruffino Brunello di Montalcino Greppone Mazzi 2019","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRuffino Brunello di Montalcino Greppone Mazzi is a still red wine, also suitable for those following a vegan diet, which fully enhances the essence of \u003cstrong\u003eSangiovese Grosso\u003c\/strong\u003e. Characterised by a ruby colour with elegant garnet highlights, it reveals a dry, warm and enveloping profile. The \u003cstrong\u003erounded tannins\u003c\/strong\u003e are harmoniously integrated into a robust structure, accompanied by intense notes of plum, blackcurrant and cherry. The palate offers a \u003cstrong\u003epersistent finish\u003c\/strong\u003e, enriched by \u003cstrong\u003ebalsamic nuances\u003c\/strong\u003e and hints of sweet tobacco, making it ideal to pair with grilled meats, game stews and mature cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis wine originates from the Greppone Mazzi Estate, located on the hills of Montalcino. The vineyards stretch between 210 and 460 metres above sea level, an altitude that encourages gradual and consistent ripening of the grapes. The soils, characterised by a loamy-clay and loamy-silt matrix, have a high concentration of \u003cstrong\u003erocky fragments\u003c\/strong\u003e. This particular composition ensures optimal drainage, giving the wine a profound \u003cstrong\u003estructural elegance\u003c\/strong\u003e. The combination of varying altitudes and the \u003cstrong\u003erichness in stones\u003c\/strong\u003e of the soil gives this red a balanced and rigorously complex profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe harvest is carried out by hand in mid-October. Fermentation takes place in \u003cstrong\u003estainless steel vats\u003c\/strong\u003e at a controlled temperature for about two weeks, followed by a ten-day maceration on the skins to achieve a balanced extraction. Once malolactic fermentation is complete, the wine begins its maturation journey in \u003cstrong\u003eoak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e for thirty-six months. After a six-month rest in steel, the production cycle concludes with a further \u003cstrong\u003efinal refinement\u003c\/strong\u003e of eight months, essential for the development of refined notes of incense, cocoa and black pepper.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in 1877, the Ruffino winery showcases its excellence with this \u003cstrong\u003eBrunello di Montalcino DOCG\u003c\/strong\u003e, a majestic red that embodies the authentic spirit of the region. Produced in the prestigious vineyards of the Greppone Mazzi Estate, this fine wine is made exclusively from \u003cstrong\u003eSangiovese Grosso\u003c\/strong\u003e grapes, a variety renowned for imparting a powerful structure and extraordinary longevity. Awarded excellent scores by Wine Spectator and Decanter, this magnificent 2019 vintage, also suitable for vegans, offers the palate an experience of pure \u003cstrong\u003etraditional elegance\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ruffino","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44501741961387,"sku":"51988","price":50.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/ruffino-brunello-di-montalcino-greppone-mazzi-2019_51988_1_e4ee3a12-bf42-4b13-8566-2ddf7279ae8c.webp?v=1738294550","url":"https:\/\/xtriwine.com\/products\/ruffino-brunello-di-montalcino-greppone-mazzi-2019","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}