San Filippo Brunello di Montalcino Le Lucere Tuscany Italy 2016

This special selection of fruit from San Filippo is characterized by more intensity and concentration compared to the estate's classic Brunello. In this vintage, I also discovered a greater level of Sangiovese purity and direction, thanks to tight berry tones, dusty mineral, spice and balsam herb. To the palate, the 2016 Brunello di Montalcino le Lucére delivers succulent fruit and even a touch of sweetness, all powered by tannins, clearly driven by both the oak and the fruit itself. This wine ages in a combination of barrique, tonneau and botte grande for two years. This 14,000-bottle release will hit the market in January 2021.

Roberto Giannelli has finished building an underground barrel room. This estate is located on the northeast side of Montalcino and has vines at an ideal 300 meters above sea level where summer breezes keep the fruit well ventilated.