Technical Details
Blend | Sangiovese |
Country | Italy |
Region | Tuscany |
Appellation | Brunello di Montalcino |
La Fortuna Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2012
Sangiovese Blends | Italy
$84.95
They own excellent vineyards in both the cooler north and warmer south side of Montalcino (Fulginiae and Castelnuovo dell’Abate, respectively), and continue to rock our world with their beautifully balanced, fine, complex wines. This wonderful Riserva from the '12 vintage is crazily aromatic, dense and lush, even, without being heavy or too woody -- just packed with layers of fruit and warm spices. SO. GOOD. 97 points is too low! Trust your wine merchant on this one.
A MUST for lovers of serious, classy, long-lived Brunello! Not a lot to go around...while it lasts!
Technical Details
Blend | Sangiovese |
Country | Italy |
Region | Tuscany |
Appellation | Brunello di Montalcino |
About The Producer
They began in 1907, with Angiolino Zannoni, Gioberto’s great grandfather, growing seed crops and raising livestock. His son Gino followed suit, taking over in the 1950s at a time when the economic landscape was changing dramatically — people were fleeing the land in droves to take manufacturing jobs in the cities. Gino knew he wanted none of that, and so he bought the land his family was farming from the landlord.
The entire estate is centered around their centuries old Tuscan farmhouse, where the family has lived for over a century. Around 20 acres of vines are planted between two vineyard sites, one near Fulginiae and the other in the south near Castelnuovo dell’Abate. The northern site is a bit cooler, while the southern vineyards are warmer and each year they blend fruit from both locations, the quantity changing depending on the conditions in each.
Reviews
Wine Spectator
Perfumed, with wild herb aromas and a subtle mix of strawberry and cherry fruit. Vibrant and dense, with fine acidity driving the long finish. Though elegant, there is intensity and fine energy on the aftertaste. Best from 2022 through 2028. 550 cases made.
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