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This limited edition Brunello di Montalcino forms part of the prestigious Zodiac collection, and has an iconic label design by the artist Wang Mai, featuring a monkey in two different labels that show effects and techniques borrowed by Italian and Chinese frescoes to celebrate the Year of the Monkey. The 2010 release is made from 100% Sangiovese grown at 450 m.a.s.l. in soils rich in shale and marl. The wine is aged for 36 months in French oak, followed by a further 6 months in concrete tanks. A full bodied red with rich red berried and plum character mingling with balsamic and mineral notes, together with soft tannins and a long, evolving finish.

This limited edition Brunello di Montalcino was produced in a magnum bottle to celebrate the Year of the Monkey. The wine showcases the exceptional terroir of Castiglion del Bosco's Montalcino estate, with careful selection of Sangiovese grapes resulting in a rich, complex, and balanced wine. The label features unique artwork inspired by the Zodiac Monkey, making it a collector's item. The wine exhibits a profound ruby red color, with a bouquet that opens with intense notes of red berries, leather, and tobacco. Layered and complex on the palate, it features rich flavors of cherry, blackberry, spices, and a hint of earthiness, leading to a long and satisfying finish. Not specified.

This special edition is part of the Zodiac collection, where Castiglion del Bosco celebrates the Chinese Zodiac with a limited release of Brunello di Montalcino for each year's symbol. The Monkey edition, released in 2010, features artwork inspired by the Chinese zodiac sign on the label and a magnum bottle format.

Castiglion del Bosco is one of the most prominent producers in Montalcino, Tuscany, known for producing prestigious Brunello di Montalcino wines. The estate, located in the Val d’Orcia UNESCO World Heritage Site, consists of 5,000 acres, with 62 of those dedicated to the cultivation of vines. The winery combines traditional winemaking practices with modern technology to create wines that are expressive of the terroir