Expect dark cherry, dried red fruit, leather, tobacco, dried herb, balsamic notes, and a savory earthy character with full body, structured tannins, and bright acidity. The 2016 Brunello vintage is widely regarded as one of the great recent vintages.
- Varietal
- Sangiovese Grosso (100%)
- Region
- Italy / Tuscany / Montalcino
- Body
- Full
- Style
- dry red, traditional Brunello, structured, age-worthy
The producer
Livio Sassetti runs the Pertimali estate, a small-production traditional Brunello producer in Montalcino. The estate is family-owned and known for a more traditional, structured style than the polished modern Brunellos.
What critics say
Pertimali Brunellos receive consistently strong reviews and are respected as benchmark traditional Brunellos.
Pairing
Bistecca alla Fiorentina, slow-roasted lamb, aged Pecorino, mushroom risotto