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Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninfirm
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oaklarge or old casks

Drinking window

Latest scored vintage 2016: best 2024 to 2041.

vintage8 yrs25 yrs27 yrs

Critic scores

CriticVintageScore
Wine Advocate reviewed 2021201695/100

Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.

In the glass

Full-bodiedFirm tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: red cherry, rose petal, leather, fennel

Palate: red plum, iron, wild herbs, tobacco

Traditional Brunello from Castelnuovo dell'Abate, the southeastern Montalcino quadrant. Elegant and rose-perfumed.

What it pairs with

With cheese

How to serve Mastrojanni Brunello di Montalcino

Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
  2. Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Florentine peposo, Wild boar pappardelle, Aged Pecorino Toscano with truffle honey. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Mastrojanni founded 1975 at Castelnuovo dell'Abate; first Brunello bottled 1978. Illy family ownership since 2008.

  1. 1978First Mastrojanni Brunello

Facts

Producer
Mastrojanni · visiting guide
Grapes
Sangiovese Grosso (100%)
Classification
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
Oak
36 months in large oak casks
ABV
14.0%
Price
EUR 55 to 85 at retail
Drinking window
8 to 25 from vintage
First vintage
1978

Frequently asked about Mastrojanni Brunello di Montalcino

What does Mastrojanni Brunello di Montalcino taste like?

On the nose, red cherry, rose petal, leather, fennel. On the palate, red plum, iron, wild herbs, tobacco. Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish. Traditional Brunello from Castelnuovo dell'Abate, the southeastern Montalcino quadrant. Elegant and rose-perfumed.

When should I drink Mastrojanni Brunello di Montalcino?

Drink 8 to 25 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Mastrojanni Brunello di Montalcino?

Florentine peposo is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Wild boar pappardelle and Aged Pecorino Toscano with truffle honey. Peppered beef stew with Brunello.

What grapes are in Mastrojanni Brunello di Montalcino?

The blend is Sangiovese Grosso (100%). The wine is classified as Brunello di Montalcino DOCG.

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