Brunello di Montalcino 2019

San Giorgio, located in Castelnuovo dell'Abate in the southeastern part of Montalcino, is now owned by their acclaimed neighbour, Poggio di Sotto, and share the same terroir: rocky soils at 400m overlooking the Orcia river and protected by Monte Amiata to the south. Their Brunello is named after Ugolforte, a local revolutionary that lead the forces against a battle with Siena in the 12th century.

The 2019 Brunello di Montalcino Ugolforte opens with a minty freshness as flint stone and dusty rose give way to crushed cherries. Silky and pliant, this possesses an elegance not often seen, with violet and lavender tones accentuating its polished red and blue fruits. This tapers off with sweet tannins balanced by an orange hint. A structured yet mouth-watering sensation lingers on. What a beauty this is. 94, Eric Guido