2019 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva
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Until now, the Sassetti family has only produced a Riserva bottling in years rated five stars by the consorzio. As this evaluation system has been discontinued from the 2000 vintage, the future direction of Pertimali’s Riserva is yet unknown. A heady mix of spice, leather, roasted coffee and grilled herbs rises from the glass. These savoury elements bleed into the wild red berry core, making for a multifaceted mouthful. The tannins are upfront without being aggressive, intricately textured and lend a chewy bite. Racy acidity surges in equal measure, propelling a blood orange explosion for the finale. (MM)
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James Suckling
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This is an ultra-fine-textured red with a transparency and vivid nature that shine. Aromas of flowers, cherries and sandalwood follow through to a medium body with very fine tannins and a long and persistent finish. So classy. Try after 2027.
Powerful and layered in the sensorial profile it shows notes of black cherries, black tea leaves, juniper berries, sandalwood, cumin, black pepper and chervil. So much grace and sensorial depth in a perfectly dosed dark matrix. Full body, silky tannins and an exciting finish that gives beauty to every sip. A truly precise expression of the territory. Better from 2027.
Sweet tobacco and licorice combine with hints of incense and mentholated blackberries as the 2019 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva emerges from the glass. This is surprisingly juicy and vibrant on the palate, with racy red and black fruit propelled by zesty acidity as a wild citrus spike embellishes the close. The 2019 leaves the senses reeling with youthful tension yet maintains fantastic energy, tapering off with staining length and sour cherry. The 2019 is already approachable yet balanced for a long and steady evolution.
About the producer
Sassetti Livio Pertimali is one of the leading estates in Montalcino – consistently producing some of the region’s top Brunello wines.