Italian Brunello - April 09 Limited Edition
This kit is now available again in very limited quantities.
The Region:
Italy's long, narrow peninsula reaches deep into the Mediterranean,basking in the relentless sunshine and welcoming warmth. Gentle sloping hillsides, rich mineral soils, the moderating breezes off of the Mediterranean waters and unique grape varieties work to make wonderful wines.
The Wine:
Brunello is a large-berried variety of the Sangiovese grape, most famous in Brunello di Montalcino. The flavour profile of Sangiovese is fruity, with strong natural acidity, a firm and elegant assertiveness and a robust finish that can extend surprisingly long. The aroma is generally subtle, with cherry, strawberry, blueberry, and violet notes. Medium-bodied but boldly tannic and intense, this gripping wine will begin to open up after six months, but the richer flavours will take at least 18 months to show, with cherry and spice dominating the long, fruity finish.
The Food:
Brunello shines in the company of assertively flavoured foods. Hard cheeses such as Asiago and Parmigiano Reggiano are splendid accompaniments and the wines backbone of acids and tannins make it work well with rich and spicy foods like Italian sausages or lasagna.
Sweetness Code: 0 (dry)
Pre-order Information:
- Pre-orders must be received by Sunday, December 13, 2009 and may not be cancelled after that date
- Kit will ship in mid to late April 2010
Kit Information:
- 30 peel and stick labels are included with kit
- Contains 16 liters of concentrated varietal juice, yeast and all necessary additives
- Yields 6 gallons or about 30 750ml bottles
- Ready to bottle in 8 weeks.
