Gianni Brunelli Brunello di Montalcino 2021 SF Chronicle - Past Pick and supple tannins hold it

and supple tannins hold it together without getting in the way

but serious enough to develop further

extra years of maturation boasts a higher strength at 43

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Hand-harvested fruit and careful pneumatic pressing yield first-run must that ferments at cool temperatures

Gianni Brunelli Brunello di Montalcino 2021 SF Chronicle - Past Pick and supple tannins hold itOne of the undiscovered jewels of Montalcino, Laura Brunelli produces lovely, honest, and elegant real Brunello from vines planted across two prime parcels. The 2021 vintage benefits from exceptional day night temperature variation during summer, delivering a wine of compelling aromatic complexity and freshness. Dried flowers, crushed rocks, and grilled herbs frame silken tannins and bracing acidity. Approachable now but promises to evolve beautifully