Half-Bottle of Brunello di Montalcino, La Gerla - 2015
Item # 36503
375mL
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$395.52
$355.97/ Case of 12
Tasting Notes
A sanguine Brunello featuring meaty, savory flavors that beg for osso bucco and wild boar. It is drinking very well today with a nice tannic grip on the finish. La Gerla is named for the large, old-fashioned, conical baskets that grape-harvesters used to carry on their backs. The winery was founded and restored by the late Sergio Rossi, after purchasing it from Tedina Biondi-Santi, the daughter of Tancredi Biondi-Santi, who inherited the property after her father’s passing.
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Astor's Glossary of Terms
Italy's most planted grape variety is at the heart of some of the most beloved wines in the country. Grown all over the region, but especially in Central Italy, Sangiovese is the only grape allowed in Brunello di Montalcino, and the main grape in Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, Chianti, and countless other delicious Italian blends. Sangiovese has shown itself in recent years to be an excellent...
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When you think of Tuscan wine, think of Sangiovese, the grape that is common to most great Tuscan reds (Vernaccia is the only white wine made here). Brunello di Montalcino, one of the most complex expressions of Sangiovese, has the best aging potential. Vino Nobile di Montepulciano shows the softer side of the grape, containing up to 20% of other varieties. Young Chianti often smells of fresh...
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