New awards for Patrizia Cencioni: Kerin O’Keefe rated the Brunello Patrizia Cencioni 2020 and Brunello Ofelio 2020 with respectively 93 and 95 Points.
Tastingnote: “The fragrant 2020 Brunello from Patrizia Cencioni opens with heady aromas of dog rose, sun-warmed hay, new leather, espresso and Mediterranean scrub. On the enveloping palate, tightly woven, velvety tannins accompany fleshy red plum, Morello cherry and cake spice before a soothing licorice close.
Drink 2028–2035.: Abv: N/A”
Kerin O’Keefe November 2024 ©kerinokeefe.com
Tastingnote: “Aromas of forest floor mingle with dark exotic spice, Mediterranean brush and blue flower on the fragrant 2020 Brunello Ofelio. Aged for 40 months in 15 Hl Slavonian oak casks, it’s enveloping and savory, featuring layers of ripe red cherry, zesty orange, tobacco, mocha and licorice. Firm, velvety tannins provide structure and finesse.
Drink 2030–2036. Abv: N/A”
Kerin O’Keefe November 2024
©kerinokeefe.com
GOOD MONTALCINO WINE IS BORN IN THE VINEYARD AND GROWS IN THE CELLAR,
FROM THE PASSION OF THREE UNIQUE WOMEN
THE WINERY
Patrizia Cencioni winery is family-run, managed by the owner Patrizia and her two daughters Annalisa and Arianna.
Thanks to the long family experience and the entrepreneurial skills of the owner, a refined feminine touch is added.
THE LAND
The vineyards date back to 1989, the year in which the company was born, which draws its origins from an ancient company in Montalcino created in the 1950s by grandfather Giuseppe Cencioni, one of the founders of the Brunello di Montalcino Consortium.
Located a few kilometres from the town center of Montalcino at about 350 meters a.s.l., overlooking the Val d’Orcia.
A total area of 50 Ha, of which 9 Ha of Sangiovese vineyards and 7 Ha of olive groves.
THE WINES
With the steel vats at controlled temperatures, the correct fermentation is guaranteed.
The slow aging of the wines takes place in oak barrels, with their refinement the elegance and character, already peculiar characteristics of each vintage, stand out also in the bottle.
Tradition, creativity and passion are the main ingredients for good Montalcino wine …
…discover more…take a look at their website