Region: Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy

Varietal: 100% Sangiovese

Tasting Notes: So floral and fresh with rose stem, sandalwood and orange blossom. Cherries, too. Full-bodied yet reserved and held back with creamy fine tannins and a beautiful finish. Shows brightness and finesse. Silky texture. One of the best I have had from here. A Brunello that emphasizes purity of fruit. 2019 was a classic vintage of exceptional quality, widely regarded as the best vintage since 2010.

Producer: Cerbaia is a boutique winery dedicated to producing wines from some of the finest vineyards in Montalcino. Its Brunello is the true expression of a unique and distinctive place. In 1978, inspired by his passion for viticulture, agronomist Fabio Pellegrini converted his family farm to vine. In 2014, moved by the passion for wine and the love for her native land, Elena, Fabio’s daughter, gave up a promising career in corporate finance in favor of devoting herself to her family estate. Her efforts are aimed to craft elegant, perfectly balanced wines of traditional style, with patience, tenacity and a singular focus on uncompromising standards.

Vineyard & Winemaking: Located on the highly regarded Montosoli Hill, one of the most famous cru of the area, Cerbaia is comprised of a total of 12 hectares of land, 4.5 of which under the Brunello appellation. These are beautiful, mature vines, located on a rolling northeast-facing hillside, which produces a selected and limited quantity of the highest quality grapes. Today, the great enologist G.Gorelli consults Elena to produce wines that are the incredibly unique combination of exceptional terroir, a traditional winemaking philosophy and the energy of a young winemaker.