Le Chiuse, Brunello Di Montalcino, 2020 NET and aging in large oak

and aging in large oak botti for three to five years

supplemented by lots of old Tinta Negra Mole

The 2023 vintage emphasizes this altitude advantage: aromatic finesse

Drawn from select criaderas (aged tiers in the solera system) and bottled en rama—unfiltered and minimally handled—this Palo Cortado from Bodegas Barbadillo offers a rare

mineral backbone

Le Chiuse, Brunello Di Montalcino, 2020 NET and aging in large oakLe Chiuse makes Brunello that's hard to put down. This organically farmed Sangiovese from the cradle of Brunello culture shows the style's transparency and tension. Cassis, Rainier cherry, and raspberry are framed by rose, new leather, and Mediterranean herb. White pepper, anise, citrus, and wild fruit layer in on the palate. Taut but refined tannins and bright acidity keep it balanced and energetic. Drinking beautifully now, built to age into the