Val di Suga 2016 Brunello di Montalcino DOCG Tuscany Italy duckhorn with layers of braised fig

with layers of braised fig

tilled earth and underbrush

with some chalky tannins

The 2015 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Vigna di Sessina (100% Sangiovese) opens to a dark and enriched appearance that mirrors the heat and sunny conditions of this fruit-forward vintage

Val di Suga 2016 Brunello di Montalcino DOCG Tuscany Italy duckhorn with layers of braised fig94 Points Jeb Dunnuck Aromatics of menthol and medicinal herbs, brushed leather, and black cherry. The palate is dark fruited without weight, marked with dried blackberry, black tea, dried herbs, and classically balanced structure. 94 Points James Suckling Dusty notes with crushed gravel and dried tea leaves are a prelude to aromas of fresh button mushrooms and hints of fennel. Savory mushrooms and olives, followed by firm, fine grained tannins.