FEATURES
🏰 The 2017 Cortonesi Brunello di Montalcino La Mannella hails from a challenging yet sunny vintage, where winemaker Tommaso Cortonesi skillfully managed maceration and fermentation to avoid harsh tannins. This Brunello is celebrated for its luscious, deep red-ruby color and bountiful aromas of dark fruit like dried cherry, blackcurrant, and plum, evolving into softer spice, toasted almond, tilled earth, and grilled herb notes. Critics praise its extremely refined and balanced character, with round, fine tannins and a creamy texture. 【 It stands tall as a fine example of Brunello made in the not-always-easy 2017 vintage, showcasing exciting depth, power, and length. 】
🍴 This food-friendly Brunello pairs beautifully with classic Italian dishes. Think grilled chicken, pork tenderloin, roast quail, or heartier options like roast meats, veal, mushroom risotto, truffle dishes, and aged cheeses such as Parmigiano Reggiano.
🥂 Ideal for a celebratory dinner, a special occasion with Italian cuisine, or as a thoughtful gift for a lover of elegant, evolving Nebbiolo.
BACKGROUND
The Cortonesi family has deep roots in Montalcino, Tuscany, and their estate, La Mannella, is highly regarded for producing classic Brunello. Located north of the town of Montalcino, the vineyards benefit from a cooler microclimate, which imparts elegance and bright acidity to the Sangiovese grapes. The Brunello di Montalcino 'La Mannella' is aged traditionally in large Slavonian oak casks. It is a structured, age-worthy wine with complex aromas of cherry, leather, earth, and savory spices.
