2019 Collemattoni Brunello di Montalcino

From: Colle, Montalcino, ItalyVarietal: Sangiovese Grosso Taste and Critical Acclaim: In the glass, the wine presents a deep ruby hue with garnet reflections at the rim. The nose opens with precise aromas of red cherry, wild plum, dried rose, and blood orange peel, layered over nuances of leather, tobacco leaf, and damp earth. On the palate, it is full-bodied and tightly knit, with firm tannins and vibrant acidity framing flavors of sour cherry, pomegranate, black tea, and crushed herbs. Subtle oak tones of cedar, cocoa, and roasted spice emerge on the mid-palate without overshadowing the core of pure Sangiovese fruit. The finish is long and savory, marked by lingering notes of iron, dried thyme, and salty minerality, offering both structure and lift. "Aromas of plum and cherry with some cedar and walnut that follow through to a full body with a dense, structured palate and powerful tannins. Very long and persistent. Muscular. Best ever. Drink after 2024." (12/2020)" 95 points James Su