Montebello IGT - Badia a Coltibuono

The barrel-aged Montebello from the wine-growing region of Tuscany is a bright ruby red in the glass. This Italian red wine also has a garnet red color. If you swirl the glass, you can perceive a first-class balance in this red wine, as it is neither watery nor syrupy or liqueur-like on the glass walls. The first nose of Montebello reveals notes of blueberries, blackcurrants and blackberries. The fruity components of the bouquet are joined by notes of barrel ageing and even more fruity, balsamic nuances.

On the palate, the Montebello from Badia a Coltibuono opens wonderfully aromatic, fruity and balanced. On the finish, this storable red wine from the Tuscany wine-growing region impresses with its beautiful length. Once again, there are hints of mulberry and blackcurrant.

Vinification of the Montebello from Badia a Coltibuono

The basis for the balanced Montebello from Tuscany are grapes from the Colorino, Malvasia Nera and Sangiovese grape varieties. Montebello is an Old World wine in the best sense of the word, as this Italian wine exudes an extraordinary European charm that clearly underlines the success of wines from the Old World. After the harvest, the grapes are quickly transported to the winery. Here they are selected and carefully crushed. Fermentation then takes place in small oak barrels at controlled temperatures. Fermentation is followed by ageing for several months in oak barrels.

Dining recommendations for Badia a Coltibuono Montebello

This red wine from Italy is best enjoyed at a temperature of 15 - 18°C with boeuf bourguignon, goose breast with gingery red cabbage and marjoram or lamb ragout with chickpeas and dried figs.

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