Sassetti Livio Pertimali Brunello di Montalcino Tuscany Italy 2017

To standout amongst the wines of Brunello di Montalcino requires something special. Livio Sassetti has that in spades. No less than Robert Parker himself once said that “If I had only one Brunello to drink, it would be Pertimali,” and the praise keeps coming for this 2017 - in the worlds of Wine Advocate “The primary intensity is radiant in this wine, setting it apart from many of its peers.” For me Brunello is one of the most versatile of the world's true fine wines. Approachable upon release, yet with tremendous aging potential; extremely complex, yet somehow incredibly easy to drink. This is one purchase you won't regret.

Tasting Notes: Black raspberry and wild cherry mingle with mentholated herbs, balsamic spice, and crushed stone. Silky yet vibrant, it shows mid-weight depth, cooling minty lift, and fine, mineral-tinted tannins that glide into a long, graceful finish built on purity rather than sheer weight.

Acclaim: 94 Points from James Suckling; 93 Points from Vinous; 93 Points from Wine Advocate

Composition: 100% Sangiovese

Pair with: Herb-Roasted Lamb Chops, Porcini Mushroom Risotto, Aged Pecorino Toscano