The Cellar
Brunello di Montalcino
The short answer
Brunello di Montalcino: 100% Sangiovese Grosso, five years aged before release. If the label says Riserva, give it another hour and another decade.
- Style
- 100% Sangiovese Grosso, five years aged before release
- Glass
- 64°F / 18°C, decant 1–2 hours
- Strength
- See the build
How Larry builds it
Pairs with: bistecca alla Fiorentina, wild boar ragù
Serve: 64°F / 18°C, decant 1–2 hours
Larry’s rule: If the label says Riserva, give it another hour and another decade.
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