2019 Brunello di Montalcino
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Tasting notes
The 2019 Brunello di Montalcino is a spice box of a wine, opening with a burst of camphor and dried flowers, giving way to crushed blackberries, sage and cloves. This is surprisingly energetic and racy in style. Vibrant acidity propels depths of dark red fruits and inner floral as salty minerals saturate. The 2019 finishes structured and long yet still lovely, leaving violent inner florals and hints of currant to taper off slowly. The combination of power, depth and energy makes this impossible to ignore.
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Eric Guido, Vinous
James Suckling
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The 2019 Brunello di Montalcino is a spice box of a wine, opening with a burst of camphor and dried flowers, giving way to crushed blackberries, sage and cloves. This is surprisingly energetic and racy in style. Vibrant acidity propels depths of dark red fruits and inner floral as salty minerals saturate. The 2019 finishes structured and long yet still lively, leaving violet inner florals and hints of currant to taper off slowly. The combination of power, depth and energy makes this impossible to ignore. (EG)
Deep, dark ruby with orange tinges. Rich cherry and dark fruit on the nose with hints of spicy, savoury oak. Rich, sweet fruit on the palate with tangy acidity and with firm, grainy tannins. The richness comes at the cost of expression of origin, but I am sure this will find friends. Ready now. (WS)
Expressive, crunchy dark fruit, such as black cherry and blue plum, as well as violets and peppery undertones. Medium-bodied, creamy palate with a wonderful backbone of acidity. Subtly toasty finish. Complex, yet well rounded and balanced. Better after 2027.
About the producer
Sassetti Livio Pertimali is one of the leading estates in Montalcino – consistently producing some of the region’s top Brunello wines.