2019 Livio Sassetti Pertimali Brunello di Montalcino [JS95][V95][WS95]

Producer: Livio Sassetti 
Region: Brunello di Montalcino, Tuscany,  Italy 
Varietal: Sangiovese 
Year: 2019 

James Suckling, 95 Points 

"Expressive, crunchy dark fruit, such as black cherry and blue plum, as well as violets and peppery undertones. Medium-bodied, creamy palate with a wonderful backbone of acidity. Subtly toasty finish. Complex, yet well rounded and balanced." 

Vinous, 95 Points 

"The 2019 Brunello di Montalcino is a spice box of a wine, opening with a burst of camphor and dried flowers, giving way to crushed blackberries, sage and cloves. This is surprisingly energetic and racy in style. Vibrant acidity propels depths of dark red fruits and inner floral as salty minerals saturate. The 2019 finishes structured and long yet still lively, leaving violet inner florals and hints of currant to taper off slowly. The combination of power, depth and energy makes this impossible to ignore." 

Wine Spectator, 95 Points 

"Ripe, sweet cherry and strawberry flavors are offset with savory elements of mushroom, woodsy underbrush and leather. This intense red is well integrated and supple in texture, with a terrific, succulent aftertaste." 

Alcohol: 14.5% 

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