Expect dark cherry, dried red fruit, leather, dried herb, refined oak, and a polished texture with full body, structured tannins, and bright acidity. The 2016 vintage in Brunello is widely regarded as one of the great recent vintages.
- Varietal
- Sangiovese Grosso (100%)
- Region
- Italy / Tuscany / Montalcino
- Body
- Full
- Style
- dry red, modern Brunello, structured, oak-aged
The producer
La Fiorita is a Montalcino estate associated with Roberto Cipresso, a respected Brunello consultant and winemaker. The estate is known for a more polished, modern Brunello style relative to the most traditional producers.
What critics say
La Fiorita Brunello receives consistently strong reviews, often scoring in the low- to mid-90s.
Pairing
Bistecca alla Fiorentina, lamb shoulder with rosemary, aged Pecorino