La Rasina Brunello di Montalcino (75cl, 14.5%)

La Rasina Brunello di Montalcino is a full-bodied DOCG red wine made from 100% Sangiovese Grosso, bottled at 14.5% ABV in a 750ml bottle. La Rasina is a fourth-generation Montalcino family estate with over 120 years of dedication to Sangiovese. The Mantengoli family farms organically, using natural yeasts and minimal sulfur. Bunches are harvested at full maturity, then undergo natural fermentation using an integrative oxygen method before 24 months in medium-to-large oak barrels of 20 and 40 hectolitres, followed by at least six months of bottle ageing. The nose has dark berries, black prune, cocoa, cedar, incense, clove, walnut and Mediterranean herbs. The palate is concentrated and silky, with ripe blackberry, liquored fruit, spiced cherry, Asian spices, tea leaves and firm yet polished tannins. The finish is long and chocolaty, with dark fruit, licorice and soft oak.