The ‘16 Brunello di Montalcino.

Brunello di Montalcino 2016 is a Sangiovese from Italy.

Cellared Ageability Index (CAI) drinking timeline

Full drinking arcYou are here · at peak, 2026

Storage and bottle condition can shift the experience.

Full drinking arc 2020-2042Peak window 2022-2035

The peak window sits inside the broader full drinking arc.

Tasting note

Montalcino Sangiovese should show red cherry, cranberry and dried floral notes, with a clear, fragrant lift. In the 2016 wine, expect taut acidity to cut through ripe fruit and substantial tannins to give the palate a focused, steady grip. The listed peak extends through 2035 and the horizon to 2042; its finish should remain dry and persistent, with sour cherry tapering into herb and gentle earth.

The 2016 vintage

Cantina di Montalcino's 2016 wine is a Sangiovese from Italy.

About Cantina di Montalcino

Cantina di Montalcino's wine is a Sangiovese from Italy.

From the cellar: pair with

Bistecca alla fiorentina with rosemary and garlic

The pairing is scaled to the wine's full body.

Braised wild boar with truffle polenta

The wine's fresh acidity keeps the pairing lively.

Roasted pork loin with fennel and red wine

The pairing leaves room for the wine's firm tannins.

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Frequently Asked

What is Brunello di Montalcino 2016?

Brunello di Montalcino 2016 is a Sangiovese from Italy.

When should Brunello di Montalcino 2016 be opened?

The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2020-2042. Within that arc, the peak window is 2022-2035. The full arc is the broader period the wine may drink well; the peak window is when it is most likely to show its best balance. Storage, fill level, cork condition, and preference can shift the decision. Taste before adding more air or holding the rest.

What pairs with Brunello di Montalcino 2016?

Pair this wine with Bistecca alla fiorentina with rosemary and garlic; Braised wild boar with truffle polenta; or Roasted pork loin with fennel and red wine.