Livio Sassetti Pertimali Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG 2015 (Tuscany, Italy) - [JS 96] [VM 95] [JD 95] [WS 95] [WE 94] [DM 94]

About the winery: Four generations of the Sassetti family have made wine in Montalcino. Founder Livio was one of the 11 founding members of the Brunello di Montalcino producer's consortium, which was created back in 1967. Today the estates are managed by Lorenzo Sassetti, Livio's son, fourth generation family member and acclaimed winemaker. Notes from the Winemaker: An extremely dense and complex wine with intense dried cherries and spiced flavors. Firmly structured with silky tannins and a long, lingering finish. Wine Summary 100% Sangiovese Grosso Brunello; alcohol: 14.5%; vines planted 1988 – 2001; vineyard soils of clay and limestone; fermented in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures 28 – 29 °C; maceration for 10 – 12 days; aged 48 months in 30 hl Slavonian oak barrels; aged 12 months in bottle. Ratings & Reviews 96 Points - James Suckling:"Really pretty, sweet berries, cherries and fresh flowers on the nose. Orange peel, too. It’s medium-to full-bodied w