2017 Le Potazzine Brunello di Montalcino Tuscany

Winemaker Notes: The nose is already a perfect equilibrium between fruity and floral scents, with the dark berries combining with gardenia and violet. In the mouth is very juicy and savory, well-defined by spicy notes and red cherry aromas. Beautiful right now but able to be cellared for two decades.

CRITICAL ACCLAIM


Wine Enthusiast - "Aromas of crushed mint, pressed rose and perfumed berry mingle with warm spice in this dazzling red. Thanks to some of the highest vineyard altitudes in the denomination, it boasts vibrancy and finesse in its flavors of ripe black cherry, juicy blood orange, licorice and crushed mint. Taut, elegant tannins and fresh acidity keep it balanced and focused. Drink 2025–2032."


Robert Parker's Wine Advocate - "The ladies of Le Potazzine make a terrific bottle of Brunello, and their high-elevation vineyards are especially important in maintaining freshness in a scorching-hot vintage such as this. The 2017 Brunello di Montalcino offers a pretty succession of wild berry, cherry and plum aromas, along with light spice, crushed flowers and perfumed potting soil. This wine is also distinguished by a touch of bay leaf and maybe a warmer note of cured tobacco as well. This is an impressive effort (with 16,000 bottles released)."