{"product_id":"la-togata-brunello-di-montalcino-2019","title":"La Togata Brunello di Montalcino 2019","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eA \"Modern Classic\" from a Legendary Vintage\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eIn early 2026, the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"19\"\u003e2019 La Togata Brunello\u003c\/b\u003e is entering its most exciting phase. The 2019 vintage is widely considered \"legendary\" across Montalcino, defined by a perfect balance of structural power and aromatic finesse. La Togata, a family-run estate with vineyards in the prestigious southern sectors of Montalcino (Sant'Angelo in Colle and Lavacchio), has leveraged this vintage to produce a wine that is both muscular and remarkably polished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eWhile some Brunellos require decades to soften, the 2019 La Togata is already showing a \"supple, radiant\" character that makes it approachable now, though it has the \"bones\" to age for twenty years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eThe Terroir: South-Facing Elegance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Vibe:\u003c\/b\u003e If northern Montalcino is \"ethereal and floral,\" La Togata’s southern sites are \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"90\"\u003e\"bold, sun-drenched, and savory.\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Site:\u003c\/b\u003e The vines are over 20 years old, planted in tuffaceous clay soils rich in \"scheletro\" (stony fragments). This soil provides excellent drainage, forcing the Sangiovese Grosso vines to dig deep, resulting in a wine with profound mineral tension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Craft:\u003c\/b\u003e Hand-picked at the end of September. The wine undergoes a long maceration on the skins to extract deep color and tannins, followed by \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"145\"\u003e36 months in Slavonian oak barrels\u003c\/b\u003e and an additional 12 months in the bottle before release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e🍷 Tasting Notes (The \"Vibe\" in 2026)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eAs of early 2026, critics are noting that the 2019 has moved past its \"tight\" primary stage and is beginning to show beautiful secondary complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Nose:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"10\"\u003eIntense and Ethereal.\u003c\/b\u003e It leads with a powerful bouquet of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"68\"\u003edark cherries, plums, and wild strawberries\u003c\/b\u003e. As it opens, the \"classic\" Brunello notes emerge: \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"163\"\u003eleather, tobacco leaf, cocoa, and a hint of Mediterranean scrub (thyme and rosemary)\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Palate:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"12\"\u003ePowerful and \"Rhythmic.\"\u003c\/b\u003e The entry is full-bodied and \"broad,\" with a core of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"90\"\u003eblackberry and blood orange zest\u003c\/b\u003e. The tannins are \"austere but vellutato\" (velvety), providing a firm structural grip that is balanced by a refreshing, vibrant acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Finish:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"12\"\u003eLong and Savory.\u003c\/b\u003e It leaves a persistent trail of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"61\"\u003eblack pepper, licorice, and iron-like minerality\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e📋 Technical Snapshot\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReality\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"13,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGrapes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"13,1,1,0\"\u003e100% Sangiovese Grosso\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"13,2,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eABV\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"13,2,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,2,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e14.5%\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"13,3,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAging\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"13,3,1,0\"\u003e3 years in Slavonian Oak + 1 year in Bottle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"13,4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eVintage Quality\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"13,4,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,4,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLegendary (5 Stars)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"13,5,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCritical Acclaim\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"13,5,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,5,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e92–95 Points\u003c\/b\u003e (James Suckling \/ WinesCritic \/ IWC)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"13,6,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDrinking Window\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"13,6,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,6,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e2025 – 2040.\u003c\/b\u003e It is \"bevi ora\" (drink now) with a decant, but its true apex will likely be between 2028 and 2034.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003eBest Paired With:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"16\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Traditionalist:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"20\"\u003eBistecca alla Fiorentina\u003c\/b\u003e or \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"48\"\u003eRoasted Wild Game\u003c\/b\u003e; the wine’s tannins crave the protein and fat of high-quality red meat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Savory Choice:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"19\"\u003ePasta with Wild Boar Ragù or Truffle Risotto\u003c\/b\u003e; the earthy, leathery notes of the Sangiovese harmonize perfectly with forest flavors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe \"Slow\" Match:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"18\"\u003ePecorino Toscano (Aged)\u003c\/b\u003e; the saltiness of the cheese brings out the hidden sweetness of the wine's dark fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-path-to-node=\"17\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePro Tip:\u003c\/b\u003e In 2026, the 2019 is noted for its \"dense\" structure. To fully unlock the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17,0\" data-index-in-node=\"83\"\u003etobacco and floral\u003c\/b\u003e aromatics, \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17,0\" data-index-in-node=\"113\"\u003edecant for at least 2 hours\u003c\/b\u003e before serving. Use a large \"Ballon\" glass and serve at \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17,0\" data-index-in-node=\"197\"\u003e18°C\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Muru Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57122481701238,"sku":"'8052190260889","price":47.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0971\/0770\/6230\/files\/latogatabrunello.png?v=1774190520","url":"https:\/\/muruwines.fi\/products\/la-togata-brunello-di-montalcino-2019","provider":"MuruWines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}