2019 Máté Brunello di Montalcino Riserva
Tasting Notes
Deep garnet with a fading rim. The nose opens with dried cherry, cigar box, and truffle, layered with forest floor and balsamic nuances. On the palate, it is profound and structured, revealing concentrated fruit, firm tannins, and a savory, mineral-driven backbone. The finish is long and evolving, with echoes of leather, spice, and dried herbs.
About Máté
A family-run estate nestled in the Santa Restituta area of Montalcino, Tuscany, Máté is owned by author Ferenc Máté and his wife, artist and winemaker Candace. The winery is situated on land that was once a Roman vineyard 2,000 years ago. The couple restored an abandoned 13th-century friary and transformed the surrounding 17 acres into an organic vineyard. They cultivate Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot, producing wines that reflect the diverse terroir of the estate. Their wines are expressive, true to their origins, and highly sought-after.
Winery: Máté
Origin: Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy
Vintage: 2019
Wine Type: Red Wine
Varietal: 100% Sangiovese
Farming: Organic
Soil: Marl - Galestro, limestone and calcareous sandstone, marine deposits
Vineyard: Máté Estate Vineyard
Winemaker: Candace Máté
Wine Details
• Alcohol: 14.5%
• Bottle Size: 750ml
• Bottles Per Case: 6
• Hand harvested perfectly mature grapes
• Fermented with indigenous yeasts in temperature-controlled vats
• Must is pumped over and manually punched down
• Aged 4 years in 500 & 4,000 liter French oak
• Minimum 6 months bottle aging