Tasting Notes Fragrant with notes of black cherry, black raspberry and blackberry, chocolate, violets and leather, superb depth with a palate of dark fruits, rich and round, velvety in the mouth and a long, elegant finish with a hint of sweet vanilla that is delicate and yet quite intense.

Technical Notes Brunello di Montalcino is certainly one of the premier expressions of Sangiovese in all of Italy. Unlike other regions, such as Chianti, Brunello must be produced from 100% Sangiovese, in fact the particular clone referred to as Brunello. The vineyards of Brunello cover a large hillside and can be roughly divided into four regions, though things like age of vines and vinification techniques can easily mask the characteristics of each zone. Brunello is uusally a medium full-bodied wine with both strong acidity and tannins that support leathery, subtly spicy tones of coffee and tobacco that add depth to the classic plum and dark cherry fruits.