Private Tour: Montalcino Wine Tasting Experience
Private guided wine tour and tasting in Montalcino, Tuscany to discover Brunello and the most amazing wine estates and cellars that give birth to this extraordinary wine.
Profile
Structure
Drinking window
Latest scored vintage 2016: best 2024 to 2041.
vintage8 yrs25 yrs27 yrs
Critic scores
| Critic | Vintage | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Wine Advocate reviewed 2021 | 2016 | 97/100 |
| Vinous reviewed 2021 | 2016 | 95/100 |
Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.
In the glass
Aroma: red cherry, rose petal, graphite, iron
Palate: red plum, wild fennel, tobacco, leather
Single-vineyard Brunello from Mastrojanni's southeast-facing Loreto parcel at Castelnuovo dell'Abate, traditionally styled.
What it pairs with
- Wild boar pappardelle Game ragu meets the wine's wild-herb register.More wines for wild boar →Find wild boar pappardelle on TableJourney →
- Bistecca alla fiorentina Single-vineyard Brunello for a T-bone.More wines for steak →Find bistecca alla fiorentina on TableJourney →
- Aged Pecorino di Pienza Crystalline cheese sharpens the wine's red-fruit acid.More wines for aged hard cheese →
With cheese
How to serve Mastrojanni Vigna Loreto
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. Wild boar pappardelle, Bistecca alla fiorentina, Aged Pecorino di Pienza. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Vigna Loreto, southeast-facing parcel at Castelnuovo dell'Abate, first bottled separately in 1995. Estate acquired by the Illy family (Illycaffe) in 2008.
- 1995First Vigna Loreto bottling
- 2008Illy family acquires the estate
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 90 to 140 at retail
- Drinking window
- 8 to 25 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1995
Frequently asked about Mastrojanni Vigna Loreto
What does Mastrojanni Vigna Loreto taste like?
On the nose, red cherry, rose petal, graphite, iron. On the palate, red plum, wild fennel, tobacco, leather. Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish. Single-vineyard Brunello from Mastrojanni's southeast-facing Loreto parcel at Castelnuovo dell'Abate, traditionally styled.
When should I drink Mastrojanni Vigna Loreto?
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 Vigna Loreto?
Wild boar pappardelle is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Bistecca alla fiorentina and Aged Pecorino di Pienza. Game ragu meets the wine's wild-herb register.
What grapes are in Mastrojanni Vigna Loreto?
The blend is Sangiovese Grosso (100%). The wine is classified as Brunello di Montalcino DOCG.
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