In the glass
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
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Florentine peposo
Peppered beef stew with Brunello. -
Wild boar pappardelle
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Game ragu finds the wine's leather notes. -
Aged Pecorino Toscano with truffle honey
Sweet truffle amplifies the wine's mid-palate.
How to serve Mastrojanni Brunello di Montalcino
Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- 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.
- 1978 — First Mastrojanni Brunello
Facts
- Producer
- Mastrojanni
- 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
Scores
- Wine Advocate 95 (2016 vintage, reviewed 2021)
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.