Podere Salicutti Riserva Teatro, Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, Italy 2019

One of the most exceptional single-vineyard expressions of Brunello di Montalcino, Teatro is the crown jewel of Podere Salicutti. This tiny 0.7-hectare vineyard sits at approximately 500 meters above sea level in a natural south-facing amphitheater, producing Sangiovese of extraordinary elegance, perfume and complexity. The 2019 is a spectacular wine, revealing layers of wild raspberry, red cherry, blood orange and dried rose petals, followed by chamomile, tobacco, sweet spice and earthy minerality. The palate is beautifully refined, with silky tannins, vibrant acidity and remarkable depth, finishing with extraordinary length and precision. Made from 100% Sangiovese and aged in oak before extended bottle maturation, this is Brunello that emphasizes finesse and terroir over sheer power. A truly special Riserva from one of Montalcino's most exciting estates.

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