Brunello di Montalcino La Mannella, Cortonesi, 2021 - Magnum
Brunello di Montalcino La Mannella, Cortonesi, 2021 - Magnum
- 150cl
- Red Still
- Sangiovese
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Optimal drinking window: 2026 - 2040
Est. delivery in autumn, 2026
Tommaso Cortonesi’s grandfather bought La Mannella in the 1970s. The estate spreads over 56 hectares, eight of which produce Brunello di Montalcino. The major vineyard is around the winery at La Mannella, just north of Montalcino itself, but there is another vineyard near Castelnuovo dell’ Abate, to the south east of the town.
Originally just one Brunello was made, a blend from the two separate vineyards, but in the 1990s, Tommaso and his father realised that the two vineyards had distinctly different soil composition. They decided that better wine would be made if each terroir was properly realised in the bottle, and thus were born Poggiarelli (in the south east) and La Mannella (in the north).
What the critics say:
"The Cortonesi 2021 Brunello di Montalcino La Mannella opens to savory notes of dark fruit and spice, offering a medium-rich, velvety texture that strikes a fine balance between freshness and fruit weight. Soft, supple tannins contribute to an easy, flowing palate feel, giving the wine early appeal without sacrificing structure. The La Mannella site lies not far from Montosoli and benefits from relatively cool growing conditions. Vines were planted in 1983 and 1998, and production totals approximately 35,000 bottles. The wine reflects the cooler microclimate of the site, lending freshness to the naturally ripe 2021 vintage."
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