Collina dei Lecci Brunello di Montalcino

The Brunello di Montalcino is a juicy and succulent expression of Sangiovese with a ripe and exuberant set of dark fruit aromas. The bouquet is sultry and generous with blackberry preserves and dried cherry or syrupy crème de cassis. This Brunello offers a soft, fleshy texture that would pair next to grilled or roasted meat dishes.

Loaded with aromas of black fruit, cured meat, ripe cherry, spice, vanilla bean and moist pipe tobacco, this beautiful Brunello would pair with mesquite grilled steak or pork roll stuffed with chopped rosemary.

This wine doesn't show that much fruit, focusing instead on evolved aromas of spice, potting soil and dried cherry or prune. The fruit feels tightened and dehydrated by the heat and sunshine of the summer season. This wine offers a medium finish with some fine texture on the dry tannins, which might work with a simple carbonara or even a veal saltimbocca. I would suggest a near or medium-term drinking window so as not to further jeopardize the intensity of those primary aromas.

Variety: Sangiovese

James Suckling Rating: 93 Pts.

14% ABV

750 ML