One of the smallest wine regions in Italy, the 92-square-mile Brunello di Montalcino DOCG is also among the country’s most highly regarded. With just 15 percent of its land planted to Sangiovese—known locally as Brunello for over 400 years—Brunello di Montalcino is often hailed as the pinnacle of the variety.
A pioneer in single-vineyard selection Brunello is Tenute Silvio Nardi, which introduced its Vigneto Manachiara in 1995, followed by Vigneto Poggio Doria nine years later. While Silvio Nardi’s classic Brunello is a blend of 36 parcels of Sangiovese spread across two estates, one in the northwest and one in the southeast. Poggia Doria offers an elegant expression of Brunello with red fruit, bold floral notes, and bracing acidity, while Manachiara—named for the morning sun—features opulent tannins, rich dark berry flavors, and a firm, full body.
Excerpt Taken From: Robb Report
Author: Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen
