Gianni Brunelli Brunello di Montalcino 2021 SF Chronicle - Past Pick Hand-harvested fruit and careful pneumatic

Hand-harvested fruit and careful pneumatic pressing yield first-run must that ferments at cool temperatures

and supple tannins hold it together without getting in the way

we love Ruby Grapefruit poolside

Raymond Dupont-Fahn's philosophy shows in this mineral-driven Pinot Noir from the hillside "Derrière le Four" lieu-dit: early harvesting for acidity

Gianni Brunelli Brunello di Montalcino 2021 SF Chronicle - Past Pick Hand-harvested fruit and careful pneumaticOne of the undiscovered jewels of Montalcino, Laura Brunelli produces lovely, honest, and elegant real Brunello from vines planted across two prime parcels. The 2021 vintage benefits from exceptional day night temperature variation during summer, delivering a wine of compelling aromatic complexity and freshness. Dried flowers, crushed rocks, and grilled herbs frame silken tannins and bracing acidity. Approachable now but promises to evolve beautifully