{"product_id":"casa-raia-brunello-di-montalcino-2009-library-release","title":"Casa Raia Brunello di Montalcino 2009 Library Release","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCasa Raia Brunello di Montalcino 2009 Library Release\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThis wine is a Brunello di Montalcino DOCG from Tuscany, Italy. The estate, Casa Raia, sits on a promontory beneath the famed medieval town of Montalcino. The land once belonged to the patriarchal Biondi Santi family, and this soil saw the first roots of the Sangiovese vine over a century ago. In 2006, Frenchman Pierre Jean Monnoyer purchased the estate and began producing 'natural wines'. The winery's philosophy is encapsulated as \"the vine determines the wine,\" reflecting a deep commitment to the uncompromising production of authentic, quality wines. Casa Raia is also one of the few vineyards in Montalcino making \"natural\" Brunello, being part of VinNatur and avoiding the use of industrial herbicides, pesticides, and fertilizers.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWine Description\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eVarietal Composition:\u003c\/b\u003e The Casa Raia Brunello di Montalcino 2009 is made entirely from \u003cspan class=\"math-inline\" data-math=\"100\\%\"\u003e$100\\%$\u003c\/span\u003e Sangiovese Grosso, as required by law for Brunello.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSensory Profile:\u003c\/b\u003e The wine is described as a 'living wine' that is powerful, structured, and built to last. It presents an elegant and subtle character, having been made without sulphur dioxide, and is silky and judiciously oaked.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAroma:\u003c\/b\u003e The nose is complex and highly aromatic, with notes of ripe cherries, Asian spices, leather, earth, and crushed red berries. Further aeration may reveal eucalyptus, plum, dried cherry, vanilla, clove, old balsamic, and cigar.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePalate:\u003c\/b\u003e It features a deep palate of fruit, spice, leather, and earth. It is full-bodied with a plump core of juicy, sweet fruit balanced by a fresh acid backbone. Tannins are substantial (\"huge but beautifully ripened\") but balanced.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStylistic Notes:\u003c\/b\u003e The wine is classical and harmonious, grounded on the same traditions that made Brunello one of the first DOCGs. It has been noted as a \"very natural and unpolished feeling\" wine that is fresh, light, and juicy, with a high drinkability factor. It is aged for 48 months in traditional 3000-litre French oak \u003ci\u003ebotte\u003c\/i\u003e (large barrels).\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOptimal Drinking Window:\u003c\/b\u003e Although described as drinking wonderfully now due to its ripe fruit, it has the architecture to cellar mid-term, with some suggestions of a decade or more of ageing potential. It is recommended to decant for at least two hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAccolades\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eWine Enthusiast - 95 points\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eCellarTracker - 93 points\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThis bold, red Brunello wine is a \"match made in heaven\" with specific dishes, particularly those involving rich, red meats.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSuggested Pairings:\u003c\/b\u003e Due to its structure and power, it pairs exceptionally well with Italian Brunello wine dishes. It is a good match for beef, veal, and lamb. Given the wine's depth and complexity, this pairing highlights the wine's depth and character.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"300851 - Vino Al Vino Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43139024617559,"sku":"805329","price":290.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2479\/4148\/files\/Casa-Raia-Brunello-di-Montalcino-2009-Library-Release.jpg?v=1778594015","url":"https:\/\/zyn.ca\/products\/casa-raia-brunello-di-montalcino-2009-library-release","provider":"ZYN THE WINE MARKET LTD.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}