Country: Italy / Riserva
Variety: Sangiovese Tuscany
Winery: Corte dei Venti / Brunello di Montalcino
Spicy and full-bodied, this opens with aromas that suggest sunbaked earth, leafy underbrush, baking spice and a whiff of leather. The smooth, chewy palate doles out ripe Morello cherry, fig, cinnamon, tobacco and star anise alongside solid, velvety tannins. It’s already surprisingly approachable and offers fine near- and mid-term enjoyment. Drink 2017–2025.