Brunello di Montalcino

Tuscany's most famous wine region produces Sangiovese at its best
James Suckling
Posted: September 25, 2002

Claudio Basla makes his single-vineyard Brunello only when vintage quality merits.     Great Wines of Tuscany       Super Tuscans       Chianti Classico       Tuscan Values       Tuscan Red Wine Vintage Chart       Brunello di Montalcino Vintage Chart     Claudio Basla's warm office was a welcome retreat one chilly morning this spring after a motorcycle ride from my house, near Arezzo, through the northern vineyards of Montalcino.

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