early days to be judging our 2012. It was only bottled at the end of 2016 and

illustrates perfectly the necessity of the obligatory four months of bottle

aging for Brunello. The wine shows great complexity and structure. On the nose;

mint, eucalyptus and a little waft of violets; dark fruits abound, backed by

forest floor and wet stone. In the mouth there is tobacco, leather and a a touch

of chocolate just discernable on the long and satisfying finish. The juicy

acidity and firm tannins are perfectly balanced. This is a wine of promise that

will benefit enormously from time in the cellar. It has all the austerity and

resolute character of traditional Brunello.