Bellaria, Brunello Montalcino Assunto Riserva Brut Zero 27 ha parcel of vines

27 ha parcel of vines planted in 1935)

and lo and behold

This is balanced and refined

So much more expressive and seductive than a lot of 2010s at this stage

I met with present winemaker Istvan Turoczi

Bellaria, Brunello Montalcino Assunto Riserva Brut Zero 27 ha parcel of vinesA Brunello with beautiful earth, berry, mushroom and leaf aromas and flavors. Full body plus a crazy center palate of fruit with chocolate covered cherries and hints of oak. Fantastic depth and tannin structure. Superb in every sense of the word. This is off the charts. From 30 year old vines that yield tiny grapes. 40 months in barrel. Give it two or three years in bottle.