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In the past, Brunello di Montalcino
was undoubtedly considered Italy's most prestigious
wine. However, the DOCG rules, which require the wine
to spend a minimum of four years in barrels, result in
flavors which are very different to modern
fruit-dominated wines.
Even when young, Brunello di
Montalcino has an amber color and a surprisingly
mature bouquet, somewhat reminiscent of cherries and
port. On the palate it is soft and well balanced with
firm tannins and a long finish.
This glass, developed with the
Consorzio del Vino Brunello di Montalcino, was the
first Riedel glass to be officially designed for a
wine region. In evaluating different glasses, it was
the character of the wine itself which led experts to
arrive at the final shape.
The bowl of Riedel's Chianti
Classico glass was generally considered not big enough
to appreciate Brunello's rich aromas. Even though the
two regions are adjacent and the grape variety
similar, the appropriate glass shapes for the wines
are very different.
Although Riedel's Bordeaux glass
tended to emphasize oak and not enough fruit by virtue
of the diameter of the rim, the panel agreed that the
bouquet and taste of Brunello could be fully
appreciated.
By fine-tuning Riedel glasses to
enhance the wine of a very specific growing area, it
is possible to emphasize its typical aromas, taste and
harmonious balance. |
