In the historic heart of the estate, an ancient cherry trees stands surrounded by the oldest vines, producing the estate’s most expressive Sangiovese. After harvest, the grapes have a long, 40-day maceration on skins, followed by 36 months in French tonneau, 80% of which is new. The wine is heady and evocative, even in a lighter vintage as ’18: a cloak of purple plum fruits embroidered with glazed cherries, floral details and rocky weight, woven together with the molten chew of sweet salty smoked pancetta – so typical of this prized cru. There is mineral energy and framed glossy oak. Gleaming, lucid and lighter than previous releases, but by no means less complex or age-worthy. 1080 bottles produced.

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Berry Bros. & Rudd