The Story
A magnificent Central Italian red wine that delivers a classic, exceptional value expression of Montalcino's famed terroir. Named after a local stream and partially sourced from the historic Il Cassero vineyard estate, this traditional Brunello displays a beautiful ruby-red color that tends toward elegant garnet hues with age. The highly complex nose opens with an ample, alluring bouquet of wild red cherries, forest berries, tea leaves, and bright orange peel, masterfully layered with sophisticated notes of fresh herbs, licorice, and subtle sweet wood spice from three years of careful aging in large format Slavonian oak barrels. On the dry, medium-to-full-bodied palate, it beautifully balances its vibrant red fruit energy and crisp, mouth-watering acidity with an austere yet delicate structure of firm, persistent tannins, leading into an exceptionally long, savory, and beautifully focused finish.
Food Pairing: Pairs flawlessly with traditional Tuscan rabbit ragù tossed with pappardelle, classic roasted meats, grilled ribeye steaks, wood-roasted Portobello mushrooms with creamy polenta, and well-aged cheeses like Pecorino Toscano.
Description
A magnificent Central Italian red wine that delivers a classic, exceptional value expression of Montalcino's famed terroir. Named after a local stream and partially sourced from the historic Il Cassero vineyard estate, this traditional Brunello displays a beautiful ruby-red color that tends toward elegant garnet hues with age. The highly complex nose opens with an ample, alluring bouquet of wild red cherries, forest berries, tea leaves, and bright orange peel, masterfully layered with sophisticated notes of fresh herbs, licorice, and subtle sweet wood spice from three years of careful aging in large format Slavonian oak barrels. On the dry, medium-to-full-bodied palate, it beautifully balances its vibrant red fruit energy and crisp, mouth-watering acidity with an austere yet delicate structure of firm, persistent tannins, leading into an exceptionally long, savory, and beautifully focused finish.
Food Pairing: Pairs flawlessly with traditional Tuscan rabbit ragù tossed with pappardelle, classic roasted meats, grilled ribeye steaks, wood-roasted Portobello mushrooms with creamy polenta, and well-aged cheeses like Pecorino Toscano.
