Gianni Brunelli – Le Chiuse di Sotto 2019 – Brunello di Montalcino Riserva

The nose is refined and tangy and offers finesse and delicacy. It first expresses notes of red cherry, morello cherry, raspberry, cranberry, blackcurrant and blueberry, which are complemented after aeration by spicy notes of nutmeg, liquorice, cardamom, vanilla, as well as bitter cocoa and a tangy hint of cocoa nibs. There is also a fragrant floral bouquet (violet, peony, rose), a herbaceous freshness (mint, rosemary, pine needles). The palate is slender, tangy and expresses above all notes of red fruits (bigarreau cherry, cranberries, raspberry, blackcurrant, blueberry, morello cherry), associated with touches of peppermint, sweet spices (nutmeg, liquorice, cardamom), violet, peony, as well as a hint of toasted almond. Good persistence, elegance and freshness.