Pertimali (Livio Sassetti)
Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese
Montalcino, Siena, Tuscany, Italy
The 2016 Brunello di Montalcino is rich and darkly alluring with a pleasantly rustic touch, as a burst of crushed black cherries and autumnal spice is lifted by suggestions of mint and white smoke. This opens with a lovely inner sweetness, showing remarkable purity and enveloping, plush textures as ripe red and blue fruits swirl throughout, guided by vibrant acidity. A tactile mineral tinge lingers along with gently grippy tannins as the 2016 tapers off with a sour sensation that keeps the mouth watering as a savory herbal thrust slowly fades. This bottle isn’t showing the purity of previous experiences, yet remains a killer Brunello. (Eric Guido, Vinous, December 2023)
The 2016 Brunello di Montalcino is rich and darkly alluring with a pleasantly rustic touch, as a burst of crushed black cherries and autumnal spice is lifted by suggestions of mint and white smoke. This opens with a lovely inner sweetness, showing remarkable purity and enveloping, plush textures as ripe red and blue fruits swirl throughout, guided by vibrant acidity. A tactile mineral tinge lingers along with gently grippy tannins as the 2016 tapers off with a sour sensation that keeps the mouth watering as a savory herbal thrust slowly fades. This bottle isn’t showing the purity of previous experiences, yet remains a killer Brunello. (Eric Guido, Vinous, December 2023)
Medium ruby color with a slight orange rim. Aromas of red fruit, leather, forest floor, orange zest and smokey oak. Flavors of red and black cherries and plums, tobacco, porcini mushrooms, black licorice, black olives and earthy spices. Long and expressive finish. Bold acidity and chewy tannins. Full bodied and incredibly well balanced. So complex and concentrated. Thanks to Petey and Kase for this Welcome to Cape May 2026 Vacation wine!
Medium ruby color with a slight orange rim. Aromas of red fruit, leather, forest floor, orange zest and smokey oak. Flavors of red and black cherries and plums, tobacco, porcini mushrooms, black licorice, black olives and earthy spices. Long and expressive finish. Bold acidity and chewy tannins. Full bodied and incredibly well balanced. So complex and concentrated. Thanks to Petey and Kase for this Welcome to Cape May 2026 Vacation wine!
Sep 9th, 2026
Kinda awesome. Have to admit my BdM crush.
Kinda awesome. Have to admit my BdM crush.
Aug 24th, 2025
Wow! PnP but so true to classic type Brunello.
Wow! PnP but so true to classic type Brunello.
Mar 1st, 2024
Second time with this wine. Some grip on open but after 3hr decant rewarded with leather, black olives - great depth. Tannins integrate and wine is so smooth. Winner
Second time with this wine. Some grip on open but after 3hr decant rewarded with leather, black olives - great depth. Tannins integrate and wine is so smooth. Winner
Feb 16th, 2024Medium acidity, well balanced, complex and earthy. Some tobacco. A lush Sangiovese with lovely mouthfeel. Thoroughly enjoyed with filet mignon with wild mushrooms!
Medium acidity, well balanced, complex and earthy. Some tobacco. A lush Sangiovese with lovely mouthfeel. Thoroughly enjoyed with filet mignon with wild mushrooms!
Aug 21st, 2022
Pairing with Ragù Bolognese. Tight and closed at first; needs time to open up. Tobacco, earth, and truffle/mushroom aromas and flavors with juicy cherry hints. Decanting this big boy is recommended.
Pairing with Ragù Bolognese. Tight and closed at first; needs time to open up. Tobacco, earth, and truffle/mushroom aromas and flavors with juicy cherry hints. Decanting this big boy is recommended.
Nov 13th, 2022