Product Description
The Cerbaia vineyard is perched at among the highest elevations in Montosoli, above the fog line, protecting against autumnal fog and spring frosts. The stony soils add warmth to this relatively cooler area of Montalcino, extending the growing cycle, producing aromatic and complex fruit. Cerbaia's organic farming, green harvesting and light touch in the cellar allow the site's natural character to come through, with hallmark notes of fresh, ripe cherry and floral hints, crisp flavors and well-developed tannins.
Critical Acclaim
Opening to a medium-dark garnet color, the 2018 Brunello di Montalcino offers direct and thick lines with ripe cherry, blackcurrant, leather and tilled earth. The wine is structured and firm at the back thanks to the quality of the tannins, and it offers generous fruit texture and concentration. This is a textbook Brunello from a warm vintage.
Sour cherries, orange zest, bark and tobacco leaves on the nose. Some olives and walnut husk. Savory and sleek with a medium body, tight-grained tannins and a chewy finish. Lovely pure sangiovese character. Better from 2024.
The 2018 Brunello Di Montalcino features a slightly wild side, with aromas of sour black cherry, orange zest, saddle leather, and medicinal herbs. Medium-bodied, with tangy acidity and fine tannins, it is ripe with fresh soil, crunchy red plum, cranberry, and dusty tannins that hang through the finish. An attractive and savory wine, it would be well-suited to serve with game and poultry. Drink 2025-2035.
