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16¾/20
Sesti Brunello di Montalcino 2015
Montalcino, Siena, Tuscany, ItalyGiuseppe Maria “Giugi” Sesti did not initially choose a career in wine. Instead, his Venetian upbringing inspired him to study music, art, and astronomy, the last of which became his profession. After marrying, he moved his family to Tuscany, where they bought the abandoned ruins of the hamlet and castle of Argiano, all 102 hectares, on southern boarder of Siena. He started planting vines in 1991, and his four children grew up amidst the vines. In 1999 daughter Elisa joined the estate full time to take care of the 9 hectares of viticulture and winemaking. From the generous 2015 vintage, this wonderfully benefits from a corridor of refreshing sea breezes, from the Mediterranean 35km away. From 350m, and sandy marine soils, this is quite firm and savoury, with graphite, tobacco, and dried scrubby Mediterranean herbs seasoning the fresh and dried cherry wrapping around the core. The finish is long with the hum of broken stones, and browning spices. After a two week ferment in stainless, this moved into Slavonian oak barrels for 3 years aging, followed by one year bottle rest. Drinking well now, and will continue in the cellar for the next 5+ years.Tasted: 29 November 2020Tasted by: Treve RingPrices:| ON | $132.00 | 750ml | consignment |
Grape: Sangiovese
