San Polino Brunello di Montalcino 2018

A magnificent Central Italian red wine displaying a beautiful, deep ruby color with subtle garnet tinges. Biodynamically and organically crafted on the northeastern slopes of Montalcino, this exceptional 2018 expression opens with an incredibly fragrant and multi-layered bouquet of ripe red cherries, wild blackberries, and dried lavender, elegantly laced with top notes of orange zest and fresh violets. The complex nose is beautifully supported by regional characteristics of sweet pipe tobacco leaf, dark chocolate, savory Mediterranean brushwood, and a distinct trace of iron minerality. On the palate, it balances a concentrated, mouth-filling red fruit core and a vibrant, linear mountain acidity with firm, tightly woven, and velvety tannins, concluding in a remarkably persistent, savory, and mineral-driven finish.

Food Pairing: Pairs flawlessly with thick-cut Fiorentina steak, slow-braised wild boar or venison ragù, rich truffle-infused dishes, and long-aged Pecorino cheeses.