Casanuova delle Cerbaie Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, Tuscany, Italy 2016 Red from plums to berries

from plums to berries

From Malvasia and Corinto Nero grapes dried on racks

blackberries and mulberries

Old Chardonnay vines give a deeply concentrated

interwoven with an ever-present stony minerality

Casanuova delle Cerbaie Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, Tuscany, Italy 2016 Red from plums to berriesAshen earth and smoke give way to black cherries, incense and exotic spices as the 2016 Brunello di Montalcino blossoms in the glass. This floods the palate with rich, velvety textures and a dense display of mineral tinged dark fruits, all offset by a stunning mix of vibrant acidity and sour citrus tones. Its tannic structure comes forward only through the finale, reminding you that this elegant beauty is still a painfully young Brunello. The 2016 is