La Torre Brunello di Montalcino 2019 (750ml)

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Producer	La Torre
Country	Italy
Region	Tuscany
Subregion	Montalcino
Varietal	Sangiovese
Vintage	2019
Sku	12640
Size	750ml

  

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95

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95+

Even in Brunello, whose terroir can yield the most powerful expression of the variety, Sangiovese’s savory depths are best delivered via a shining beam of acidity, only dark and burly when bullied into such a state. Luigi Anania's wines embody the grace Sangiovese can carry when treated with respect, particularly when grown in vineyards of notable altitude like La Torre’s. The cellar methods here are tried-and-true: hand-harvested grapes ferment spontaneously in steel without temperature regulation, with pump-overs employed rather than punch-downs to ensure a gentler extraction; and the wines spend four full years in large, well-worn Slavonian oak casks with minimal racking. It’s a simple formula that yields wines of great complexity.

Aromas of hot tar, wild fennel, black plums and pencil shavings create a nose that's warm and spicy. The palate presents more plums, plus figs and cherries, along with earth, herbs and pepper for balance. The interplay between subtlety and intensity, plus the toothsome, chewy, substantial mouthfeel, make for a luxurious sip. -D.C.

The organic La Torre 2019 Brunello di Montalcino is elegant and tight with floral notes, iris root and a sweet note of cherry confit or crème de cassis. It has a cushiony feel, or bounce, and the wine envelopes the whole palate without pulling too strong in any one direction. Some sweetness carries to the palate. This pretty wine would benefit from a few more years of bottle age. Production is 14,000 bottles. Anticipated Maturity: 2026-2040