Solaria 2019 Patrizia Cencioni Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

A full-bodied, 100% Sangiovese Brunello from Patrizia Cencioni's boutique Tuscan estate, offering luscious dark berry flavors and elegant structure—perfect for special dinners or cellaring.

Product Details

• 🍇 Grape: 100% Sangiovese Grosso

• 📍 Region: Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy (DOCG)

• 🏷 Winery: Azienda Agricola Patrizia Cencioni – established 1989 

• 🍷 Type: Red – Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

• 🌡 ABV: ~14.5% 

• 📦 Bottle Size: 750 ml

• 🪵 Aging: 36 months in large Slavonian & French oak, plus 10 months in bottle

• 🌿 Viticulture: Hand-harvested, estate-grown on galestro clay & volcanic soils at 3

Tasting Notes

This 2019 Brunello bursts with aromas of black cherry, brambles, dried lavender, cedar, and worn leather. On the palate, find bing cherry, baking spices, herbs, dark chocolate, coffee, and a silky, enveloping texture with firm tannins and a long balsamic finish 

Food Pairing

Ideal with grilled red meats, game, aged cheeses (pecorino), beef, venison, or hearty pasta dishes 

Aging & Cellaring

Drink now (for its aromatic intensity) or cellar until 2025–2035 for greater complexity and refinement. Critics suggest peak enjoyment between 2025 and 2037 .

Winery Story

Family-run since 1989, Patrizia Cencioni revived her grandfather’s legacy on the windswept southeast slopes of Montalcino. Her estate emphasizes organic management, slow Sangiovese ripening in clay-rich soils, and traditional production methods, crafting Brunello with elegance, character, and precision .