{"product_id":"tassi-2016-brunello-di-montalcino-giuseppe-docg-tuscany-italy","title":"Tassi 2016 Brunello di Montalcino Giuseppe DOCG","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"834\" data-start=\"459\"\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"520\" data-start=\"463\"\u003eTassi 2016 Brunello di Montalcino Vigna Giuseppe DOCG\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a monumental, single-vineyard Brunello that represents the pinnacle of the estate’s production. Named in honor of the family patriarch,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"678\" data-start=\"660\"\u003eGiuseppe Tassi\u003c\/strong\u003e, this cru is sourced from the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"758\" data-start=\"709\"\u003eupper, most expressive section of Vigna Tassi\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"788\" data-start=\"762\"\u003eCastelnuovo dell’Abate\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of Montalcino’s most respected subzones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1207\" data-start=\"836\"\u003eThe exceptional\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"868\" data-start=\"852\"\u003e2016 vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e—widely considered one of the greatest of the decade—delivered ideal balance between power and finesse. A mild spring, a warm summer without excess heat spikes, and well-timed September rains allowed Sangiovese to reach\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1117\" data-start=\"1088\"\u003eperfect phenolic maturity\u003c\/strong\u003e, preserving freshness while developing\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1183\" data-start=\"1157\"\u003esoft, polished tannins\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand profound structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1439\" data-start=\"1209\"\u003eFermented with\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1245\" data-start=\"1224\"\u003eindigenous yeasts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand aged\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1310\" data-start=\"1255\"\u003e36 months in large traditional oak casks (30–40 hl)\u003c\/strong\u003e, this Brunello adheres to a classic, long-aging philosophy that favors purity, longevity, and terroir expression over immediacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1569\" data-start=\"1441\"\u003eThe wine is dark, layered, and deeply expressive, offering remarkable depth today while clearly built for decades in the cellar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1599\" data-start=\"1576\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1599\" data-start=\"1579\"\u003eCritical Acclaim\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1897\" data-start=\"1601\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1636\" data-start=\"1601\"\u003e96 Points – Vinous (Eric Guido)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1639\" data-start=\"1636\"\u003e“Dark and brooding… sour cherry, mentholated herbs, spiced orange peel and animal musk. Deeply textural and velvety, yet lifted and pure. So much power here, yet perfectly balanced. A wine of enormous potential—lose this in the cellar for six years or more.”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2148\" data-start=\"1899\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1961\" data-start=\"1899\"\u003e95+ Points – Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate (Monica Larner)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1964\" data-start=\"1961\"\u003e“A grounded, concentrated Brunello with dark plum, blackberry, potting soil and cured tobacco. More austere and powerful than other Tassi releases. 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rich in magnesium, iron, and manganese\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2705\" data-start=\"2654\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2668\" data-start=\"2654\"\u003eSelection:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eUpper parcels of the vineyard only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2737\" data-start=\"2712\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2737\" data-start=\"2715\"\u003eWinemaking \u0026amp; Aging\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2777\" data-start=\"2741\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2759\" data-start=\"2741\"\u003eGrape Variety:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e100% Sangiovese\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2832\" data-start=\"2780\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2797\" data-start=\"2780\"\u003eFermentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIndigenous yeasts in wooden vats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2863\" data-start=\"2835\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2850\" data-start=\"2835\"\u003eMaceration:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e15–20 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2918\" data-start=\"2866\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2876\" data-start=\"2866\"\u003eAging:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e36 months in large oak casks (30–40 hl)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2978\" data-start=\"2921\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2931\" data-start=\"2921\"\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTraditional, structured, age-worthy Brunello\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"3005\" data-start=\"2985\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3005\" data-start=\"2988\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3055\" data-start=\"3009\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"3019\" data-start=\"3009\"\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDeep ruby with garnet reflections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3149\" data-start=\"3058\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"3069\" data-start=\"3058\"\u003eAromas:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSour cherry, dark plum, mentholated herbs, orange peel, tobacco, forest floor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3254\" data-start=\"3152\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"3163\" data-start=\"3152\"\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePowerful yet refined, with dense dark fruit, mineral tension, and finely grained tannins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3309\" data-start=\"3257\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"3268\" data-start=\"3257\"\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLong, savory, structured, and youthful\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"3347\" data-start=\"3316\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3347\" data-start=\"3319\"\u003eFood Pairing Suggestions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3389\" data-start=\"3351\"\u003eTagliata di manzo with black truffle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3419\" data-start=\"3392\"\u003eBraised beef or wild game\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3440\" data-start=\"3422\"\u003eSlow-cooked lamb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3466\" data-start=\"3443\"\u003eAged Pecorino Toscano\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"3499\" data-start=\"3473\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3499\" data-start=\"3476\"\u003eCellaring Potential\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3585\" data-start=\"3501\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3517\" data-start=\"3501\"\u003e20–30+ years\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"3520\" data-start=\"3517\"\u003eBest enjoyed after extended aging; decant well if drinking young.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"3620\" data-start=\"3592\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3620\" data-start=\"3595\"\u003eWhy This Wine Matters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3654\" data-start=\"3624\"\u003eSingle-vineyard Brunello cru\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3683\" data-start=\"3657\"\u003eExceptional 2016 vintage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3726\" data-start=\"3686\"\u003eTop scores from Vinous \u0026amp; Wine Advocate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3753\" data-start=\"3729\"\u003eTraditional long aging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3806\" data-start=\"3756\"\u003eBuilt for collectors and serious Brunello lovers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3920\" data-start=\"3808\"\u003eThis is a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3860\" data-start=\"3818\"\u003ereference-point Brunello di Montalcino\u003c\/strong\u003e, combining power, elegance, and longevity in equal measure.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Overstock Cellars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49695337447663,"sku":"Tassi16BrunellodiMontalcinoGiuseppe","price":77.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0821\/9656\/2159\/files\/mywineplus.com-tassi-2016-brunello-di-montalcino-vigna-giuseppe-docg_600x_64d3ec8e-9f57-4254-a23f-cf9928d8d7e8.webp?v=1780986857","url":"https:\/\/overstockcellars.com\/products\/tassi-2016-brunello-di-montalcino-giuseppe-docg-tuscany-italy","provider":"Ovestock Cellars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}