Description
Martoccia Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG
** Collector’s Vintage – 2010 Brunello Riserva
Produced in one of Montalcino’s most celebrated vintages, this 2010 Brunello Riserva offers exceptional depth and complexity. After more than a decade of bottle ageing, it displays layers of dried cherry, leather, tobacco, and savoury spice. Furthermore, the tannins have softened beautifully, creating a wine of remarkable elegance and length.
As a rarer and more mature release, the 2010 vintage is highly sought after by collectors and enthusiasts alike. In contrast, the 2016 vintage showcases a more youthful and primary expression of the wine. Therefore, the 2010 commands a higher price, reflecting its age, limited availability, and outstanding pedigree.
** Please note: We also offer this wine in the 2016 vintage. While both wines come from the same producer and label, each vintage reflects different growing conditions and stages of development. Please ensure you select your preferred vintage before purchasing.
A remarkable expression of one of Italy’s most prestigious red wines, the Martoccia Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG is produced by the Brunelli family in the heart of Montalcino, Tuscany. Crafted exclusively from Sangiovese Grosso and sourced from exceptionally low-yielding vineyards, this Riserva showcases the elegance, power, and longevity that have made Brunello di Montalcino famous around the world.
The Brunelli family has deep roots in Montalcino, with generations dedicated to farming the region’s rugged hillsides. Today, Luca Brunelli continues the family’s commitment to quality, carefully managing vineyards situated among the highest elevations in the Brunello DOCG zone. His meticulous approach allows only four grape clusters per vine, resulting in extraordinarily low yields and exceptional concentration of flavour.
Aged for up to 42 months in a combination of Slavonian oak casks and French oak barriques, followed by additional bottle maturation, this Riserva delivers outstanding complexity and structure.
Tasting Notes
Deep ruby garnet in colour, this Brunello Riserva opens with intense aromas of wild berries, black cherry, dried roses, spice, tobacco, and subtle vanilla oak. The palate is full-bodied and powerful yet beautifully balanced, revealing layers of dark fruits, earthy notes, leather, and sweet spices. Fine-grained tannins and vibrant acidity provide remarkable length and ageing potential.
Vineyard & Winemaking
- Region: Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy
- Appellation: Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG
- Grape Variety: 100% Sangiovese Grosso
- Altitude: 300 metres above sea level
- Soil: Medium texture with significant rocky content
- Yield: Exceptionally low, only four bunches per vine
- Fermentation: Approximately 20 days on skins followed by malolactic fermentation
- Ageing: Up to 42 months in Slavonian and French oak, plus 8 months in bottle
Why You’ll Love It
✔ From one of Montalcino’s highest vineyard sites
✔ Extremely low yields for exceptional concentration and quality
✔ Aged over three years before release
✔ Classic Brunello character with outstanding ageing potential
✔ Ideal for collectors and lovers of fine Italian wine
Food Pairing
Pair with slow-braised beef, venison, lamb shanks, wild mushroom risotto, aged Parmigiano Reggiano, or rich Tuscan cuisine.
Serving Suggestion
Serve at 16-18°C and decant for at least one hour before drinking. While approachable now, this wine will continue to evolve beautifully for many years in the cellar.
