Tenimenti Angelini Val di Suga Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese 2018

ITALY : TUSCANY : BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINOSangioveseMED-BODIED, DRIED CHERRY, BITTER ORANGE, ROSE PETAL, CEDAR, NEUTRAL OAKVal di Suga has farmed Montalcino since 1969, working three distinct crus — a northeast slope, a southeast slope near Monte Amiata, and a southwest-facing site — each contributing something directionally different. The estate Brunello is a deliberate blend of all three, aged 24 months in large Slavonian oak before concrete and bottle rest, trading concentration for clarity.The 2018 vintage is the one critics keep reaching for Burgundy to describe: cool, precise, and driven by acid rather than weight. Jeb Dunnuck (95 pts) called it "an absolutely gorgeous wine for readers seeking a Burgundian aesthetic." Wine Enthusiast also awarded 95 points.PAIRINGS : Wild boar ragu with pappardelle earthy balsamic notes mirror the gamey richness; acid cuts through the fat Bistecca alla Fiorentina mineral backbone and cherry fruit amplify the beef's natural sweetness Aged Pecorino Toscano bitter orange and coffee notes play off the cheese's lanolin and salt

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