Delicious
Montalcino Reds
No
other Italian wine has captured the interest
of American wine enthusiasts like Brunello
di Montalcino over the past decade. This
celebration wine is the perfect birth year
wine and gift selection that will always
make an impression. As we approach the
end of 2004 IWM is providing an added glimspe
into Brunello - not just offering wines
from the much talked about ripe vintage
of 1999, but also wines from the landmark
1997 vintage, a limited selection from
the often overlooked wines of 1998, and
the historic vintage of 1990.
Brunello (the little dark one) is a Tuscan
dialect name for Sangiovese grown in Montalcino,
south of both Chianti and Siena. In this
dryer, hotter, and more Mediterrean climate
of southern Tuscany, the limesone and sand
soil produce a muscular Sangiovese grape
capable of making a rich, dark, concentrated
and delicious red (heavier and more tannic
than Chianti). Tongue-curling tannins and
firm acidity allow these wines to age, catching
the eyes of wine collectors, Popes, Presidents,
Kings, and Queens.
Read on below to see the trusted list of
Sergio's recommmended producers by each vintage.
These wines are from the most capable hands
in Montalcino, often producing spellbinding
wines even in off-vintages. To create a truly
impactful gift package, select the Brunello
of your choice from below and complement
the vintage wine with an elegant single-bottle,
wooden gift box! To order these wines as
a gift or for your own special occasion,
please contact a Portfolio
Manager at 212.473.2323.
Please note that some of these wines are
subject to future arrival dates.
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