2021 J. G. Benda Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, Tuscany, Italy Nervi-Conterno Abouriou (Early Burgundy)

Abouriou (Early Burgundy)

Completely dry-grown on volcanic soils

grown biodynamically and planted a clayey limestone soil maintained by ploughing

it also stands out on its own over ice with an orange twist – truly one of the world’s most unique vermouths

7% Malbec and 3% Petit Verdot

2021 J. G. Benda Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, Tuscany, Italy Nervi-Conterno Abouriou (Early Burgundy)This is a classic vintage and will be the inaugural vintage of Brunello from the domaine. If I were a collector this is the vintage I'd want in my cellar both the brunello and the IGT are triumphs. The Brunello fruit comes from what he calls the "Vigna del Bosco" which contains a sandy well draining soil, encircled by the forest. The vines are accessible only by a narrow path through the woods from his IGT vines (the Vigna Vecchia"). The tannins on