This is a traditionally-styled Brunello, aged 3 years in large Slavonian oak barrels for a savory, rounded tone. Made from a classic part of the Montalcino zone, just Northwest of the city center, this small winery's plots are on the prestigious hill of Montosoli. These have a cooler, north-facing aspect, contributing to the well-balanced and elegant character of this Brunello. It's charming now, just let it open up outside the bottle for an hour.
JAMES SUCKLING 98 POINTS - "So floral and fresh with rose stem, sandalwood and orange blossom. Cherries, too. Full-bodied yet reserved and held back with creamy fine tannins and a beautiful finish. Shows brightness and finesse. Silky texture. One of the best I have had from here. A Brunello that emphasizes purity of fruit..."
KERIN O'KEEFE 94 POINTS - "The Cerbaia 2019 Brunello is utterly delicious. It opens with heady aromas of blue flower, wild herb and camphor but really opens up on the smooth, savory palate, delivering juicy black cherry, blackberry, blood orange, truffle and tobacco alongside tightly woven, velvety tannins..." Kerin O’Keefe December 2023 ©kerinokeefe.com
"In 1978, inspired by his passion for viticulture, agronomist Fabio Pellegrini converted his family farm to vine. The Cerbaia estate, with its 12 hectars of land, 4,5 of which under the Brunello appellation, is nestled on a slope in the Montosoli hill, one of the most favourable terroirs for Sangiovese in Montalcino. In 2014, moved by the passion for wine and the love for her native land, Elena, Fabio’s daughter, gave up a promising career in corporate finance to devoting herself to her family estate. Her efforts are aimed to craft elegant, perfectly balanced wines of traditional style, with patience, tenacity and a singular focus on uncompromising standards.Today, Cerbaia produces 18.000 a year, encompassing the incredibly unique combination of a highly vocated land, a traditional winemaking philosophy and the energy of a young winemaker. From the estate vineyards emerge wines which truly represent Montalcino’s authentic terroir." - Consorzio di Brunello di Montalcino
JAMES SUCKLING 98 POINTS - "So floral and fresh with rose stem, sandalwood and orange blossom. Cherries, too. Full-bodied yet reserved and held back with creamy fine tannins and a beautiful finish. Shows brightness and finesse. Silky texture. One of the best I have had from here. A Brunello that emphasizes purity of fruit..."
KERIN O'KEEFE 94 POINTS - "The Cerbaia 2019 Brunello is utterly delicious. It opens with heady aromas of blue flower, wild herb and camphor but really opens up on the smooth, savory palate, delivering juicy black cherry, blackberry, blood orange, truffle and tobacco alongside tightly woven, velvety tannins..." Kerin O’Keefe December 2023 ©kerinokeefe.com
"In 1978, inspired by his passion for viticulture, agronomist Fabio Pellegrini converted his family farm to vine. The Cerbaia estate, with its 12 hectars of land, 4,5 of which under the Brunello appellation, is nestled on a slope in the Montosoli hill, one of the most favourable terroirs for Sangiovese in Montalcino. In 2014, moved by the passion for wine and the love for her native land, Elena, Fabio’s daughter, gave up a promising career in corporate finance to devoting herself to her family estate. Her efforts are aimed to craft elegant, perfectly balanced wines of traditional style, with patience, tenacity and a singular focus on uncompromising standards.Today, Cerbaia produces 18.000 a year, encompassing the incredibly unique combination of a highly vocated land, a traditional winemaking philosophy and the energy of a young winemaker. From the estate vineyards emerge wines which truly represent Montalcino’s authentic terroir." - Consorzio di Brunello di Montalcino
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