Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

Region: Toscana

Synopsis

Region:

History: Established as a DOC in 1966; became a DOCG in 1980

Vineyard Area: 2,100 ha / 5,200 acres (2022)

Production: 68,600 hl / 762,500 cases (5-year average)

Principal Red Grape Varieties:

Styles and Wine Composition

RED WINES

Brunello (Rd): 100% Sangiovese (locally Brunello)
Riserva (Brunello)

Significant Production Rules

Minimum alcohol level: 12.5%
Aging: For Brunello, minimum 4 years, including 2 years in barrel and 4 months in bottle (ERD = January 1, V+5); for Riserva, minimum 5 years, including 2 years in barrel and 6 months in bottle (ERD = January 1, V+6)

Last Disciplinare Modification:

11/18/2015