Tassi 2016 Franci Riserva Brunello di Montalcino DOCG Tuscany Italy

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97 Points • Single Vineyard • Legendary 2016 Brunello

Tassi 2016 Franci Riserva Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

Tuscany, Italy – Single Vineyard Sangiovese

The Tassi 2016 Franci Riserva Brunello di Montalcino DOCG is a profound, single-vineyard expression of Sangiovese from one of the most celebrated vintages in Montalcino. Sourced from the historic Vigna Franci, planted in 1979 in the southeastern zone of Castelnuovo dell’Abate, this Riserva reflects both pedigree and precision.

The 2016 vintage is widely regarded as one of the greatest Brunello vintages of the modern era, delivering wines of exceptional structure, balance, and aging potential.

Fermented with indigenous yeasts and aged for 36 months in large Slavonian oak casks, this wine emphasizes purity of fruit, terroir expression, and classic Brunello structure rather than overt oak influence.

In the glass, it reveals a layered and complex aromatic profile of ripe cherry, plum, and dark berries, intertwined with incense, juniper, black tea, and sweet spice. On the palate, the wine is powerful yet refined, with precise, velvety tannins, vibrant acidity, and a long, structured finish marked by licorice, cedar, and toasted hazelnut.

This is a serious, cellar-worthy Brunello Riserva—built for long-term aging and for collectors who value structure, elegance, and authenticity.

Critical Acclaim

97 Points – Jeb Dunnuck
Elegant and structured with red cherry, rose petal, incense, and mineral depth. A classic, age-worthy Brunello.

95+ Points – Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate
Powerful yet focused, with dark fruit, spice, cedar, and refined structure. Built for long-term aging.

96 Points – James Suckling
Perfumed and precise with dried flowers, sandalwood, and ripe cherries. Tight, layered, and beautifully structured.

Tasting Notes

Color: Deep ruby with garnet reflections
Aromas: Cherry, plum, incense, black tea, sweet spice
Palate: Full-bodied, structured, elegant tannins, vibrant acidity
Finish: Long, layered, with notes of licorice, cedar, and spice

Vineyard & Terroir

  • Appellation: Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG
  • Vineyard: Vigna Franci (planted 1979)
  • Location: Castelnuovo dell’Abate (southeastern Montalcino)
  • Elevation: ~245 meters
  • Soil: Clay-rich with galestro, high in minerals (calcium, iron, manganese)
  • Exposure: East / Southeast toward Mount Amiata

This terroir produces wines with depth, structure, and remarkable aging capacity.

Winemaking

  • 100% Sangiovese
  • Indigenous yeast fermentation in wood vats
  • Extended maceration (20–30 days)
  • Aged 36 months in Slavonian oak casks (15–25 hl)
  • Limited production (~3,700 bottles)

Food Pairing

Ideal with:

  • Braised meats and osso buco
  • Wild game and lamb
  • Truffle dishes
  • Aged Pecorino or Parmigiano

Cellaring & Drinking Window

  • Drink: 2024–2040+
  • Peak Window: 2028 onward
  • Aging Potential: 20+ years

Why This Wine Stands Out

  • From the legendary 2016 Brunello vintage
  • Single-vineyard Riserva bottling
  • Extremely limited production
  • Classic, structured Brunello built for aging
  • High critical acclaim across major publications

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