Livio Sassetti Pertimali Brunello di Montalcino 2000 (75cl, 14.5%)

A Brunello di Montalcino DOCG from Tuscany, made from 100% Sangiovese Grosso by the Livio Sassetti Pertimali estate in the Montosoli vineyard area on the northern slopes of Montalcino. The estate cultivates a unique clone of Sangiovese Grosso selected over generations. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks at 28-29°C with 10 to 12 days of maceration, followed by 36 months in large Slavonian oak barrels. It is bottled at approximately 14.5% ABV in a 750ml bottle. The nose shows dark cherry and wild berry, dried red flowers, dusty earth and rocky minerality, with added tertiary complexity from bottle age. The palate has a smooth, sinuous texture with black raspberry, licorice, sappy herbs, allspice, balsamic-kissed strawberry and mint, carried by an elegant tannic framework. The finish is long and measured, with fine-grained tannins and lingering dried herbs and mineral dust.