Pelagrilli, Brunello di Montalcino

Tasting notes:

Beautiful aromas of cherries, plums and fresh flowers with some oranges follow through to a full body with round and chewy tannins that are polished and refined for the hot 2017 vintage. Flavorful and fresh finish. Remains in check and toned. Drink in 2023 and onwards. – James Suckling The fruit intact and well distended in the sensory profile alternating notes of wild strawberries, mandarin rind and wet flowers. Medium bodied, light tannins and a warm, enveloping finale, a correct and tasty sip. -Raffaele Vecchione “In a world judged by points and scores, some wild misconceptions have arisen regarding vintage. Herein lies an opportunity for people who love to DRINK the stuff – wine from unsung vintages made by reputable, celebrated producers command a much more lenient price, can be drunk earlier, and very often are the centrepiece of a great meal. This Brunello, coming just after the legendary 2016 vintage is overlooked – mostly because the wines cannot last as long as the 2016. But for people who want to drink a Brunello within its mature window – it is almost 10 years old and drinking so, so well. When I talk about a wine being a “Sommelier’s Bestie”, I mean a wine that stands out and provides really enjoyable drinking for less. This is one of them!” Tariq, Head of Wine