Tiezzi

Brunello di Montalcino 'Vigna Soccorso'

Brunello di Montalcino 'Vigna Soccorso', Enzo Tiezzi

Brunello di Montalcino 'Vigna Soccorso', Enzo Tiezzi
  • Entirely from the storied Soccorso vineyard next to eponymous medieval church La Madonna del Soccorso
  • Enzo Tiezzi, eminence gris of Montalcino completely restored and renovated this vineyard starting in 1999
  • Know to be the location of production for the very first wines from Montalcino labeled Brunello
  • The label is a throwback to the original wines produced from this parcel in the 1800s which won awards in Marseilles and Bordeaux at the turn of the 20th century
  • 530 meters above sea level, among the highest vineyards in the appellation
  • Sandstone, Volcanic soils with silt, sand and clay
  • The vines are “alberello” or bush-trained
  •  Spontaneous fermentation and maceration on the skins without temperature control for four weeks in upright, open-top oak fermenters
  • The wine is aged just under four years in the traditional Slavonian-oak casks form 10-40 hectoliters
  • First release 2003 vintage
  • 625 cases produced on average each year

 

Info

Producer:
Vintage:
2018
Country:
Italy
Region:
Tuscany
Appellation:
Brunello di Montalcino
Variety:
Sangiovese
Color:
Red

Sizes Available

Full Bottle IT-TIZ-21-18 12/750ml

Resources

Press & Reviews

Jancis Robinson
Score
17+
Date
2022-12-12

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