It is a wonderful event with over 140 producers presenting their wines to the world press and to the trade and public.
Held over four days, 2012 highlighted the Brunello Riserva from 2006, the Brunello from 2007 and the rosso di Montalcino from 2010, all five star vintages.
The press on day one with their own dedicated sommeliers
Fabio from La Fornace with Carolyna
Gemma from San Carlo with Carolyna
The sitting/meeting room between the two tasting venues
Roberto from Querce Bettina with Carolyna outside the entrance to the venue
Carolyna e Alan with the President of the Consorzia, Ezio Rivella
Patrizia from Aglieta with Carolyna
The official ceremony
The Ferragamo presentation of the 2011 vintage plaque
Mrs Ferragamo being interviewed
Together with the President placing the plaque in the vintage wall in Montalcino
The 2011 plaque
Montalcino and Brunello is such a wonderful story. Congratulations to all the fine winemakers and the Consorzia that make this story come alive