The 2008 Brunello di Montalcino Cerretalto is one of those wines that is just born young. When I first tasted it on release, the wine showed immediately accessible characteristics of wild berry fruit and spice, lavished over a streamlined mouthfeel. Not much has changed since then. This vintage has maintained that sense of youthfulness and overall accessibility. The tannins are sweet and balanced against the wine's inner fruit flavors. This expression of Cerretalto has fewer hidden dimensions. Instead, it is a frank and upfront Brunello.

This is rich, with touches of oak spice, vanilla and cedar shavings framing the pure cherry flavors. This firm version shows power and persistence on the finish. Best from 2016 through 2028. 950 cases made, 100 cases imported.??–BS??Region: Italy / Brunello di Montalcino Select to Add