The hillside vineyards produce wines more concentrated in red fruits and floral aromas; these sites reach up to over 1,600 feet and have shallow soils of rocks and shale.Brunello di Montalcino by law must be aged a minimum of four years, including two years in barrel before realease and once released, typically needs more time in bottle for its drinking potential to be fully reached. The cellar was in the basement of an old building of the 18th century in the heart of the medieval town of Castelnuovo Abate. The aromas burst from the glass with happy intensity. The good news is that Montalcino makes a “baby brother” version. La Fiorita 2012 Brunello di Montalcino, Italy, Red Bottle (750ml) $ 44.99 ex. Fondata nel 1992, La Fiorita aveva un’estensione vitata iniziale di circa mezzo ettaro, per una produzione annua che si attestava sulle mille bottiglie di Brunello di Montalcino. sales tax Go to Shop Wine.com USA: (CA) Berkeley $49 unlimited shipping as member of Montalcino Riserva $ 99.99 ex. Firm close-grained tannins leave a grippy finish.The municipality of Montalcino in the south end of Tuscany covers a hill that reaches about 600 meters above sea level - Fattoria La Fiorita lies on the southeast facing slope. Traditional and modern techniques combine to enhance quality from soil to bottle without compromise or shortcuts with virtually all interventions done by hand.La Fiorita was established in 1992 starting from a project that Roberto Cipresso, winemaker on the rising at the time, shared with two homeland friends; the first vineyard had an extension of half hectare and the annual production was of just 1,000 bottles of Brunello; the first vintage was the 1993 and it was entirely purchased en-primeur by Enoteca Pinchiorri of Firenze. La Fiorita 2012 Brunello di Montalcino WHY WE LOVE IT The Estate fruit is sourced from the Poggio al Sole Vineyard and Pian Bossolino Vineyard, covering 7 Ha in total. Spice and tobacco notes chime in. This Brunello opens to a very dark color and rich concentration. 2 community wine reviews on 2012 La Fiorita Brunello di Montalcino, plus professional notes, label images, wine details, and recommendations on when to drink. La Fiorita 2012 Brunello di Montalcino, Riserva DOCG, Tuscany, Italy Bottle (750ml) $ 96.99 ex. The second are the steps taken to date to secure organic certification for the other two vineyards and the third is the design and layout of a state-of-the-art winemaking and cellaring facility.Print Review Shelf Talker (2012 – 92 Wine Spectator) Discount does not apply to corporate orders, gift certificates, StewardShip membership fees, select Champagne brands, Riedel glassware, fine and rare wine, 187ML splits, and all bottles 3.0 liters or larger. Due to state regulations, we cannot ship wine to The wine has a ruby red color with a slight garnet hint. Cipresso had already made a name for himself in Montalcino, but has also made headlines as the winemaker at one of Argentina’s top wineries, Achaval Ferrer. His winemaking style is focused on the “terroir” expression of each vineyard, along with a minimal-intervention approach in the cellar.Famous for its bold, layered and long-lived red, Brunello di Montalcino, the town of Montalcino is about 70 miles south of Florence, and has a warmer and drier climate than that of its neighbor, The Brunello vineyards of Montalcino blanket the rolling hills surrounding the village and fan out at various elevations, creating the potential for Brunello wines expressing different styles. The Poggio al Sole site is south-facing, at an altitude of 150m with Tuff – clay soils. In 2011, La Fiorita embarked upon a new chapter when actress and wine fanatic, Natalie Oliveros, joined forces with Cipresso to take La Fiorita to the next and highest quality level. The touch is harmonious silky and coherent with the scent.