Stella di Campalto
Brunello di Montalcino Riserva
The San Giuseppe Winery takes its name from the sharecropping estate established by Giuseppe Martelli in 1910. Abandoned in 1940, the estate was acquired by the Stella Viola di Campalto in 1992. Stella is deeply devoted to the rhythms, culture, and beauty of Montalcino.
The 13-hectare San Giuseppe estate includes 6.7 hectares of vineyards. A great deal of time and resources are devoted to maintaining the natural ecosystem in and around the vineyards, resulting in wines that are pure, unrepeatable expressions of their terroir and year of origin. Each plot is a small cru with its own distinct character and each wine is vinified separately in wooden vats. The estate has been certified organic since 1996 and employed biodynamic methods since 2002.
Tasting Notes
A special wine boasting all Castelnuovo dell'Abate can offer in a "Cru" wine for Brunello di Montalcino. Earth, crushed berry, white pepper, baking spice, and leather. Long, mineral finish with silky tannins.
Aging
Aged in oak 43-44 months. Aged in the bottle 22-34 months. Note: The last vintage produced of the Riserva was 2014. The regular Stella di Campalto Brunello di Montalcino is aged to the Riserva classification. The DOCG believes that the Riserva classification should only be used for a selection of vineyards, meaning that because Stella produced all her wines as Riserva they do not classify.
Press
2013:
95 points - Antonio Galloni
2012:
93 points - Antonio Galloni
2011:
94 points - Robert Parker
93 points - Antonio Galloni
APPELLATION
DOCG Brunello di Montalcino
VARIETAL
Sangiovese
ABV
14.5%
PHILOSOPHY
Biodynamic, Organic
ANNUAL PRODUCTION
10,000-20,000 btls