Red

Brunello di Montalcino

Tenuta di Sesta

Brunello di Montalcino · Italy

Fact sheet

Type
Red
Grape
Sangiovese Grosso
Country
Italy
Region
Brunello di Montalcino
Appellation
Brunello di Montalcino
Body
full
Acidity
medium
Tannin
high
Sweetness
dry

Food pairing

red meats · aged cheeses · dishes with truffles · mushroom risottos

Rated vintages

  • 2021

  • 2020

  • 2019

  • 2018

  • 2017

  • 2016

  • 2015

  • 2014

  • 2013

  • 201290 pts

    This opens with tobacco, dark spice, forest floor and leather aromas. The palate offers dried black cherry, licorice and clove flavors, set against tightly wound, taut tannins. It still needs a few years to come together. Drink 2019–2025.