Brunello Di Montalcino

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for the July 31, 2007 issue

See Also
Brunello Di Montalcino: Montalcino is for Wine Lovers
Brunello Di Montalcino: Builders of Brunello
Brunello Di Montalcino: The Cream of the Crop
Brunello Di Montalcino: Regional Map

Tuscany's sweet spot makes the world's best Sangiovese-based reds

James Suckling
Issue: July 31, 2007

If you want to understand what great Italian wine is all about, buy a bottle of Brunello. No wine in Italy matches Tuscany's Brunello di Montalcino when it comes to class and ageability. And over the past decade, no other Italian region (with the possible exception of Barolo) has enjoyed so many outstanding vintages and made so many beautiful wines.