Brunello di Montalcino is a red wine, produced in the vineyards surrounding the town of Montalcino in Italy. Brunello is a synonym for Sangiovese in Italian. Brunello is one of the most well-known (and expensive) wines of Italy, comparable to France's great Bordeaux wines. A glass of white wine This article is about the beverage. ... A vineyard A vineyard is a place where grapes are grown for making wine, raisins, or table grapes. ... Montalcino is a small hilltown in Tuscany, Italy. ... Sangiovese is a red wine grape variety originating in Italy where it is now recognised as a superior variety. ...
Montalcino was inhabited either by the Etruscans or by the Romans, and documents as well as ample archaeological evidence have been discovered in the area.
In 1559 Montalcino was ceded to Spain and afterward to the Medici dukes.
Montalcino is believed to have produced wines since the 10th century, when the present walled city was first established after the Saracen raids.
Feeds |
Contact