{"product_id":"tassi-2017-colombaiolo-brunello-di-montalcino-docg-tuscany-italy","title":"Tassi 2017 Colombaiolo Brunello di Montalcino DOCG","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"940\" data-start=\"469\"\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"533\" data-start=\"473\"\u003eTassi 2017 Brunello di Montalcino Vigna Colombaiolo DOCG\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a refined, terroir-driven expression of Sangiovese from one of Montalcino’s most evocative sites in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"663\" data-start=\"637\"\u003eCastelnuovo dell’Abate\u003c\/strong\u003e, directly facing the historic\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"720\" data-start=\"694\"\u003eAbbazia di Sant’Antimo\u003c\/strong\u003e. Produced in small quantities from a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"789\" data-start=\"758\"\u003e0.9-hectare single vineyard\u003c\/strong\u003e, this Brunello combines power, elegance, and precision—earning\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"886\" data-start=\"853\"\u003e94 points from James Suckling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"939\" data-start=\"891\"\u003e93 points from Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1284\" data-start=\"942\"\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"970\" data-start=\"946\"\u003eColombaiolo vineyard\u003c\/strong\u003e, planted in 2000, sits at\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1027\" data-start=\"997\"\u003e300 meters above sea level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewith an\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1064\" data-start=\"1036\"\u003eeast–south-east exposure\u003c\/strong\u003e, ideal for preserving freshness and aromatic lift in warmer vintages. Its\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1194\" data-start=\"1139\"\u003eloam-based soils with a notable presence of calcium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003econtribute to the wine’s mineral backbone, fine tannin profile, and long aging potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1581\" data-start=\"1286\"\u003eThe 2017 growing season was warm, marked by a hot summer and above-average temperatures, but well-timed September rains moderated conditions, allowing Sangiovese to reach\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1487\" data-start=\"1457\"\u003ebalanced phenolic ripeness\u003c\/strong\u003e. The result is a Brunello that is structured yet graceful, with freshness, polish, and depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1823\" data-start=\"1583\"\u003eFermented with\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1619\" data-start=\"1598\"\u003eindigenous yeasts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein traditional wooden vats and aged\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1699\" data-start=\"1656\"\u003e36 months in small oak casks (16–25 hl)\u003c\/strong\u003e, this wine reflects Tassi’s classic, long-aging philosophy while showcasing the distinct character of the Colombaiolo site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1853\" data-start=\"1830\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1853\" data-start=\"1833\"\u003eCritical Acclaim\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2009\" data-start=\"1855\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1885\" data-start=\"1855\"\u003e94 Points – James Suckling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr 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data-start=\"2260\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2273\" data-start=\"2260\"\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCastelnuovo dell’Abate, Montalcino\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2349\" data-start=\"2313\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2324\" data-start=\"2313\"\u003eFacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAbbazia di Sant’Antimo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2385\" data-start=\"2352\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2370\" data-start=\"2352\"\u003eVineyard Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e0.9 hectares\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2412\" data-start=\"2388\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2405\" data-start=\"2388\"\u003eYear Planted:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e2000\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2443\" data-start=\"2415\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2428\" data-start=\"2415\"\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e300 m a.s.l.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2479\" data-start=\"2446\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2459\" data-start=\"2446\"\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eEast \/ South-East\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2539\" data-start=\"2482\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2491\" data-start=\"2482\"\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLoam texture with significant calcium content\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2579\" data-start=\"2542\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2562\" data-start=\"2542\"\u003eTraining System:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSpurred cordon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2615\" data-start=\"2582\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2599\" data-start=\"2582\"\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=\"2647\" data-start=\"2622\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2647\" data-start=\"2625\"\u003eWinemaking \u0026amp; Aging\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2687\" data-start=\"2651\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2669\" data-start=\"2651\"\u003eGrape Variety:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e100% Sangiovese\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2727\" data-start=\"2690\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2707\" data-start=\"2690\"\u003eFermentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIndigenous yeasts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2756\" data-start=\"2730\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2742\" data-start=\"2730\"\u003eVessels:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWooden vats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2787\" data-start=\"2759\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2774\" data-start=\"2759\"\u003eMaceration:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e20–25 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2844\" data-start=\"2790\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2800\" data-start=\"2790\"\u003eAging:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e36 months in small oak barrels (16–25 hl)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2904\" data-start=\"2847\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2857\" data-start=\"2847\"\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTraditional, structured, age-worthy Brunello\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2931\" data-start=\"2911\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2931\" data-start=\"2914\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2980\" data-start=\"2935\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2945\" data-start=\"2935\"\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDeep ruby with garnet highlights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3061\" data-start=\"2983\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2994\" data-start=\"2983\"\u003eAromas:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eRed cherry, dried herbs, violet, subtle spice, earthy minerality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3140\" data-start=\"3064\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"3075\" data-start=\"3064\"\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMedium-to-full bodied, vibrant acidity, finely grained tannins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3189\" data-start=\"3143\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"3154\" data-start=\"3143\"\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLong, savory, and mineral-driven\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"3227\" data-start=\"3196\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3227\" data-start=\"3199\"\u003eFood Pairing Suggestions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3246\" data-start=\"3231\"\u003eBraised meats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3263\" data-start=\"3249\"\u003eRoasted 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