La Torre 2019 Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

Item Number: 20410

UPC: 0-855152001319

Country: Italy
Region: Tuscany
Sub Region: Montalcino
Appellation/AVA: Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
Estate Grown Wine: Yes
Vintage: 2019
Grape(s): 100% Sangiovese
Type: Wine - Red
Bottle Size: 750 ml
Pack: 12
Closure: Cork
Alc by Vol(%): 14
Viticulture: Certified Organic
Soil Type: Pietraserena, galestro and limestone
Elevation: 420 meters

Luigi Anania's wines embody the grace Sangiovese can carry when treated with respect, particularly when grown in vineyards of notable altitude like La Torre’s. The cellar methods here are tried-and-true: hand-harvested grapes ferment spontaneously in steel without temperature regulation, with pump overs employed rather than punch downs to ensure a gentler extraction. The wines spend four full years in large, well-worn Slavonian oak casks with minimal racking. It’s a simple formula that yields wines of great complexity.

Terroir: The grapes for the Brunello are sourced from the oldest and best positioned vines, which were officially certified organic in 2015. The terrain is harsh and stony, ideal for growing wines with a distinctive personality.

Sulfites: A limited amount of sulfites are used during the winemaking process. A small quantity is added to the grapes during fermentation and a small quantity is added at the end of the aging process. The sulfites are kept below 20 milligrams per liter.

Tasting Notes: La Torre Brunello di Montalcino reveals the finesse, elegance, and balance that is too often lost in this renowned appellation. With Sangiovese's delicate notes of cherry tied to grilled herbs, supported by refreshingly high acidity and balanced tannins, this wine will please at the table today or after years in the cellar.