Brunello di Montalcino, Albatreti 2015

The Albatreti winery was founded by Gaetano Salvioni, his father and mother owned small properties in the surroundings of Montalcino so viticulture and winemaking have always been a significant part of their lives. The property was almost abandoned after the great frost of January 1985 when about 1000 olive trees were killed by the polar temperatures. Only a small vineyard (0.15 ha), high density planted, resisted the frost. Gaetano and his wife, from whose family the property originated, decided to shift the production to grapes and wine. Alongside the small old vineyard in 1999 they planted 2.5 hectares of Sangiovese, followed by another 2 hectares few years later.

This traditional style Brunello, is inviting and complex;  it has an intense ruby red colour, on the nose hints of mint, spice and balsamic notes along with intense aromas of red fruit and liquorice. On the palate it is elegant and fresh, with savoury notes of mushroom and crunchy tannins. 

It is a perfect match with game, braised lamb or roasts.