Le Macioche Brunello di Montalcino Riserva docg Famiglia Cotarella 2016

Brunello di Montalcino “Le Macioche” Riserva is a very elegant expression of Sangiovese variety. Its main feature is the long-lasting refinement in big oak barrels, where the wine rests for more than 36 months. Brunello di Montalcino “Le Macioche” Riserva strikes you with an intense ruby red colour and maroon shades. The nose is intense: you can perceive scents of plum jam, dried flowers, tobacco. The sip is strong, well-structured and round. The tannin is vigorous but perfectly balanced with the tasting profile. Perfectly paired with grilled red meat and game.
The story behind the name "Le Macioche" is curious and nice. The name recalls the arbutus roots, called "Macioca" in Italian. The meaning is represented on the front label of the bottles and refers both to the relationship with the origins and the family tradition, and the power of innovation that makes the wine production growing from the roots. 

Famiglia Cotarella was established in the Sixties, in Monterubigliano by Antonio and Domenico Cotarella. In 1979, Renzo and his brother Riccardo established Falesco. The following generation, headed by their three daughters, gave birth to Cotarella new brand. In 2017, Le Macioche vinery in Tuscany was purchased: this way, the family was able to enter the market producing wine coming from this prestigious area. Along with the Italian production, Liaison brand is part of the property: it represents the connection of the family with some foreign wine maisons, whose excellent wines are distributed by Cotarella.