Fonterenza, Rosso di Montalcino DOC

My esteemed colleague David Lynch and I just returned from Italy, having spent the last few days combing the darkest corners of our favorite cellars, looking for treasures to share in the coming months. And over the course of a few days in Montalcino, everyone we met had extremely flattering things to say about twin sisters Margarita and Francesca Padovani, and their Brunello micro-estate, Campi di Fonterenza. The twins’ wines from their tiny property in Montalcino are famously rare—and in the case of their Brunello, extremely expensive. I’ve only seen Fonterenza Brunello grace a US restaurant list a few times in my life, and each time it’s been priced well in excess of $200. We are honored to offer my personal favorite current release from the estate, the truly breathtaking Rosso di Montalcino from 2014. With its deep fruit, perfectly chiseled tannins and infinite finish, this stunning wine embarrasses many Brunellos two to three times’ its price. For my own personal collection, I oft