{"product_id":"tassi-2016-colombaiolo-brunello-di-montalcino-docg-tuscany-italy","title":"Tassi 2016 Colombaiolo Brunello di Montalcino DOCG","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"937\" data-start=\"467\"\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"531\" data-start=\"471\"\u003eTassi 2016 Brunello di Montalcino Vigna Colombaiolo DOCG\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"575\" data-start=\"537\"\u003ebenchmark single-vineyard Brunello\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efrom one of the greatest vintages in Montalcino’s modern history. Produced from the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"684\" data-start=\"660\"\u003eColombaiolo vineyard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"714\" data-start=\"688\"\u003eCastelnuovo dell’Abate\u003c\/strong\u003e, directly facing the iconic\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"769\" data-start=\"743\"\u003eAbbazia di Sant’Antimo\u003c\/strong\u003e, this wine combines power, elegance, and precision at the highest level—earning an exceptional\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"891\" data-start=\"865\"\u003e99 points from Gardini\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ealongside top scores from every major critic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1267\" data-start=\"939\"\u003ePlanted in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"958\" data-start=\"950\"\u003e2000\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand spanning just\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"993\" data-start=\"977\"\u003e0.9 hectares\u003c\/strong\u003e, Vigna Colombaiolo sits at\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1051\" data-start=\"1021\"\u003e300 meters above sea level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewith an\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1088\" data-start=\"1060\"\u003eeast–south-east exposure\u003c\/strong\u003e, ideal for maintaining aromatic lift and freshness. The\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1181\" data-start=\"1145\"\u003eloam-based soils rich in calcium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003econtribute to the wine’s mineral backbone, refined tannins, and remarkable longevity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1563\" data-start=\"1269\"\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1289\" data-start=\"1273\"\u003e2016 vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis widely celebrated for its near-perfect growing conditions. A mild spring, warm but balanced summer, and crucial September rains allowed Sangiovese to achieve\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1478\" data-start=\"1451\"\u003eideal phenolic maturity\u003c\/strong\u003e, preserving vibrant acidity while delivering\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1562\" data-start=\"1524\"\u003esoft, perfectly integrated tannins\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1799\" data-start=\"1565\"\u003eFermented with\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1601\" data-start=\"1580\"\u003eindigenous yeasts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein traditional wooden vats with extended maceration, and aged\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1707\" data-start=\"1664\"\u003e36 months in small oak casks (16–25 hl)\u003c\/strong\u003e, this Brunello reflects Tassi’s classic, patient approach—built for evolution over decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1838\" data-start=\"1806\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1838\" data-start=\"1809\"\u003eCritical Acclaim \u0026amp; Scores\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1867\" data-start=\"1842\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1865\" data-start=\"1842\"\u003e99 Points – Gardini\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1917\" data-start=\"1870\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1915\" data-start=\"1870\"\u003e95 Points – Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1944\" data-start=\"1920\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1942\" data-start=\"1920\"\u003e94 Points – Vinous\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1979\" data-start=\"1947\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1977\" data-start=\"1947\"\u003e94 Points – James Suckling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2006\" data-start=\"1982\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2006\" data-start=\"1982\"\u003e94 Points – Decanter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2242\" data-start=\"2008\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2067\" data-start=\"2008\"\u003eRobert Parker’s Wine Advocate (95 pts – Monica Larner):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2070\" data-start=\"2067\"\u003e“A classic Sangiovese disposition with bright wild cherry, candied red fruit, leather, dried mint and earthy tones. Elegant, light on its feet, and beautifully expressive.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2429\" data-start=\"2404\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2429\" data-start=\"2407\"\u003eVineyard \u0026amp; Terroir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2466\" data-start=\"2433\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2446\" data-start=\"2433\"\u003eVineyard:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eVigna Colombaiolo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2519\" data-start=\"2469\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2482\" data-start=\"2469\"\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCastelnuovo dell’Abate, Montalcino\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2558\" data-start=\"2522\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2533\" data-start=\"2522\"\u003eFacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAbbazia di Sant’Antimo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2594\" data-start=\"2561\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2579\" data-start=\"2561\"\u003eVineyard Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e0.9 hectares\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2621\" data-start=\"2597\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2614\" data-start=\"2597\"\u003eYear Planted:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e2000\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2652\" data-start=\"2624\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2637\" data-start=\"2624\"\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e300 m a.s.l.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2688\" data-start=\"2655\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2668\" data-start=\"2655\"\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eEast \/ South-East\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2748\" data-start=\"2691\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2700\" data-start=\"2691\"\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLoam texture with significant calcium content\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2788\" data-start=\"2751\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2771\" data-start=\"2751\"\u003eTraining System:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSpurred cordon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2824\" data-start=\"2791\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2808\" data-start=\"2791\"\u003eVine Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e2.5 m x 0.8 m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2856\" data-start=\"2831\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2856\" data-start=\"2834\"\u003eWinemaking \u0026amp; Aging\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2896\" data-start=\"2860\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2878\" data-start=\"2860\"\u003eGrape Variety:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e100% Sangiovese\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2936\" data-start=\"2899\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2916\" data-start=\"2899\"\u003eFermentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIndigenous yeasts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2965\" data-start=\"2939\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2951\" data-start=\"2939\"\u003eVessels:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWooden vats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2996\" data-start=\"2968\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2983\" data-start=\"2968\"\u003eMaceration:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e20–25 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3053\" data-start=\"2999\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"3009\" data-start=\"2999\"\u003eAging:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e36 months in small oak barrels (16–25 hl)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3113\" data-start=\"3056\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"3066\" data-start=\"3056\"\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTraditional, structured, age-worthy Brunello\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"3140\" data-start=\"3120\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3140\" data-start=\"3123\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3190\" data-start=\"3144\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"3154\" data-start=\"3144\"\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDeep ruby with garnet reflections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3267\" data-start=\"3193\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"3204\" data-start=\"3193\"\u003eAromas:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWild cherry, dried raspberry, leather, mint, herbs, espresso\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3345\" data-start=\"3270\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"3281\" data-start=\"3270\"\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMedium-to-full bodied, vibrant acidity, finely etched tannins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3396\" data-start=\"3348\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"3359\" data-start=\"3348\"\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLong, mineral, savory, and precise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"3434\" data-start=\"3403\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3434\" data-start=\"3406\"\u003eFood Pairing Suggestions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3460\" data-start=\"3438\"\u003eBraised beef or veal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3480\" data-start=\"3463\"\u003eLamb with herbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3496\" data-start=\"3483\"\u003eGame dishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3520\" data-start=\"3499\"\u003eTruffle-based pasta\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3546\" data-start=\"3523\"\u003eAged Pecorino Toscano\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"3579\" data-start=\"3553\"\u003eCellaring Potential\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3724\" data-start=\"3581\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3597\" data-start=\"3581\"\u003e25–30+ years\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"3600\" data-start=\"3597\"\u003eOne of the most age-worthy Brunellos of the vintage. Stunning now with extended decanting, but best after further cellaring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"3759\" data-start=\"3731\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3759\" data-start=\"3734\"\u003eWhy This Wine Matters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3811\" data-start=\"3763\"\u003eOne of the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3809\" data-start=\"3774\"\u003ehighest-rated Brunellos of 2016\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3849\" data-start=\"3814\"\u003eRare\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3847\" data-start=\"3819\"\u003esingle-vineyard bottling\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3885\" data-start=\"3852\"\u003eFacing the Abbey of Sant’Antimo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3912\" data-start=\"3888\"\u003eTraditional long aging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3971\" data-start=\"3915\"\u003eElite critical consensus across all major publications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4109\" data-start=\"3973\"\u003eThis is a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"4012\" data-start=\"3983\"\u003etrue collector’s Brunello\u003c\/strong\u003e—a wine that defines the greatness of the 2016 vintage and the precision of Fabio Tassi’s vision.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Overstock Cellars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49695338397935,"sku":"Tassi16BrunelloColombaiolo","price":105.0,"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-colombaiolo-docg_600x_b6e1b941-948d-4f2d-9453-3ed021044587.webp?v=1780986862","url":"https:\/\/overstockcellars.com\/products\/tassi-2016-colombaiolo-brunello-di-montalcino-docg-tuscany-italy","provider":"Ovestock Cellars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}