San Polo Brunello di Montalcino DOCG Vignavecchia 1.5L 2015

Vignavecchia di San Polo faces west, perched on a hill of rare beauty particularly rich in Galestro soil, where biodiversity reigns supreme. With the utmost respect for nature’s rhythms, the Brunello Icona di San Polo is born here from 30-year-old vines with deep root systems. The wine shows an intense ruby red color. On the nose, it offers aromas of ripe red fruits, floral notes of violet, and hints of underbrush, rounded out by pleasant touches of aromatic wood. On the palate, it is warm, with a dense texture, persistent finish, and remarkable verticality. Thanks to the unique characteristics of the soil from which it originates, the Brunello Vignavecchia di San Polo can withstand long aging and continues to improve in the bottle.

Vintage Characteristics:
This was one of the best vintages of the past twenty years. The entire vegetative cycle of the vine unfolded under excellent climatic conditions. A winter marked by abundant rain and cold temperatures was followed by a dry spring with slightly above-average temperatures, which allowed for uniform budburst and ideal flowering. The summer saw few but significant rainfalls, enabling sustainable and environmentally friendly vineyard management. Sunny, warm days with excellent diurnal temperature variation brought the grapes to ideal ripeness by late September: perfectly healthy berries with high acidity, despite their elevated sugar levels. The Sangiovese harvest, which concluded by the end of the month, delivered pristine grapes with thick skins—ideal for long maceration and wines with great aging potential.

Tasting Notes:
The wine presents an intense ruby red color. The nose reveals aromas of ripe red fruits, floral violet notes, and forest floor, complemented by pleasant hints of aromatic wood. On the palate, it is warm, densely structured, and persistent, with excellent verticality. Its origin in such distinctive soil allows this Brunello to endure long cellaring and evolve beautifully over time.

Food Pairings:
The wine’s elegance and harmonious structure make it a perfect match for robust dishes such as red meats and game—both feathered and furred—especially when accompanied by mushrooms or truffles. It also pairs wonderfully with aged cheeses like aged Tome, Parmigiano Reggiano, and Tuscan Pecorino. For best enjoyment, serve it at 16–18°C in large-bowled glasses to fully capture its complexity.