Tenuta di Sesta
Tenuta di Sesta Brunello di Montalcino
4.3
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WINE DESCRIPTION
Tenuta di Sesta Brunello di Montalcino is a full bodied, dry, red wine from Tuscany based on the Sangiovese grape. Brunello, the local version of Sangiovese, produces a smaller grape with thicker skins resulting in a more concentrated and structured style than the wines of Chianti to the north, while the warmer climate results in a darker fruit expression. The estate is family owned with several generations involved in production. The winemaking involved hand harvesting, and long maturation in larger, older oak vessels. The wine spends a minimum of 30 months in oak followed by at least 6 months in bottle before release. Expect notes of black cherry, prune, and dried herbs. This full bodied wine has bright acidity and abundant grainy tannins that are just starting to show signs of resolution from the maturation before release. This wine can be drunk now, best with food, but it will develop tobacco and leather complexity with further cellaring. This will make a fine addition to any cellar and a great gift for regular wine drinkers who are captivated by Italian culture.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
On the nose, expect a ripe expression of black cherry and dried plum with dried herb nuances.The palate is rich and mouthfilling with the alcohol perfectly balanced by the density of fruit on the mid-palate. This structured style shows both bright acidity and abundant grainy tannins but the richness of the fruit prevents either from being too prominent. The finish is long and starting to show sings of tabacco complexity, hinting at future development. This can be drunk now, try with fried rosemary polenta and a your choice of steak, but will improve over the next 10 years, and hold for around 5 years at peak.
EXPERT RATING
4.3
DRINKING WINDOW
Now
2027
Profile
Sweetness:
Dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
High
Very Low Alcohol
Very High
Intensity:
Pronounced
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Rich
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Lean
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
Grippy
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (1)
Sangiovese
ORIGINS
Winery: Tenuta di Sesta
Region: Tuscany
Tuscany, located in central Italy, is one of the most renowned wine regions in the world. With its rolling hills, picturesque vineyards, and centuries-old winemaking traditions.
Tuscany has a long and storied history of winemaking, with evidence of viticulture dating back to the Etruscans in the 8th century BC. Today, Tuscany is one of the most important wine regions in Italy, producing some of the country's most iconic wines. The region is home to some of the world's most renowned producers, including Antinori, Frescobaldi, and Castello Banfi.CUSTOMER RATING
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