{"product_id":"la-torre-brunello-di-montalcino-la-torre-2018","title":"La Torre – Brunello di Montalcino LA TORRE 2018","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e95 Points Wine Enthusiast, 93 Points Robert Parker \u0026amp; 92 Points Falstaff! Magnificent Brunello di Montalcino 2018 – Elegant, Complex and Beautifully Structured, Entering Its Prime Drinking Window!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLa Torre Brunello di Montalcino 2018 is an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eexceptional, traditionally crafted Brunello from the southern slopes of Montalcino\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, near the picturesque village of Sant'Angelo in Colle. Produced by the small, family-owned La Torre estate, this elegant wine showcases the remarkable finesse, complexity and ageing potential of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100% Sangiovese Grosso\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe estate's vineyards lie at approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e420 metres elevation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, on calcareous, schist-rich soils. Traditional maturation, predominantly in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elarge oak barrels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, allows the distinctive character of Sangiovese and its Tuscan terroir to shine through without excessive oak influence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2018 displays a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebrilliant ruby-red colour with developing garnet reflections\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and a sophisticated bouquet of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eripe cherries, wild berries, violets and dried roses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, complemented by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etobacco, cedar, leather, sweet spices and earthy mineral nuances\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. On the palate, it is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003econcentrated yet remarkably elegant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with juicy red fruit, vibrant acidity, finely woven tannins and a long, savoury finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautifully refined Brunello, now entering an excellent drinking window!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e At eight years old in 2026, the wine is developing attractive secondary aromas while retaining the freshness and structure for which traditional Brunello is celebrated. Enjoy now after decanting, or cellar further for greater complexity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA magnificent Tuscan classic – sophisticated, beautifully balanced and exceptionally age-worthy!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInternational Recognition – 2018 Vintage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e95 Points – Wine Enthusiast (2023)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e93 Points – Robert Parker's Wine Advocate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e92 Points – Falstaff (2023)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColour\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrilliant ruby red with developing garnet reflections.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOutstanding with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBistecca alla Fiorentina, roast lamb, venison, slow-braised beef, wild boar ragù, porcini mushrooms and mature Pecorino Toscano\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Particularly delicious with traditional Tuscan meat dishes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eServing Temperature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e16–18°C, ideally around 17°C. Decant for approximately 1–2 hours before serving.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProducer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e La Torre\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCountry:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Italy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegion:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Tuscany – Montalcino, Sant'Angelo in Colle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClassification:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Brunello di Montalcino DOCG\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrapes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 100% Sangiovese Grosso\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2018\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBottle Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 750 ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eABV:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 14%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStyle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Dry, medium- to full-bodied, elegant and structured red\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eViticulture:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Organic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVineyard Elevation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 420 metres\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaturation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Traditional oak ageing, predominantly in large barrels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrinking Window:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Enjoy now through approximately 2036, with further development expected from 2027 onward\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"La Torre","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53815969120529,"sku":"H8268","price":69.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/2722\/8945\/files\/A8B48C97-51E2-4006-B801-491D8569A0D3.jpg?v=1790564902","url":"https:\/\/wineprovisionshop.com.sg\/products\/la-torre-brunello-di-montalcino-la-torre-2018","provider":"Wine Provision Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}