2019 Tenuta San Giorgio Ugolforte Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, Tuscany, Italy 90+ and subtle smoke from oak

and subtle smoke from oak aging

and up to 50% for Grand Crus Charmes Chambertin and Clos de la Roche)

at once youthful but full of brooding slatey fruit

This wine is made from organically farmed young vines in Castelnuovo (which falls in the Brunello zone) and undergoes the same selection and vinification as the estate’s renowned Brunellos

Varietal: Chardonnay

2019 Tenuta San Giorgio Ugolforte Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, Tuscany, Italy 90+ and subtle smoke from oakTaste: In the glass, the 2019 vintage shows a deep ruby hue with garnet reflections. Aromas unfold in layers of wild cherry, plum, violet, and dried herbs, interwoven with balsamic and mineral notes. The palate is complete and balanced, marked by polished tannins and a vibrant spine of acidity. Flavors of red fruit, sweet spice, and earth evolve toward a long, resonant finish. This is an elegant and expressive example of Brunello with both immediate