The organic Le Chiuse 2019 Brunello di Montalcino is shy to open and will require more time in your cellar before it hits its optimal drinking window. In its current stage, it shows dark fruit, smoky asphalt and wet stone. The initial impact is one of soothing darkness and aromatic concentration; however, the wine lightens up considerably on the palate with fresh acidity and fine tannins. This is a classic case of a Brunello that just needs more time to flesh out. Given its traditional and elegant personality today, it will improve tomorrow.

Pouring a jeweled ruby color, the 2019 Brunello Di Montalcino benefits from a little air on opening and reveals a layered yet pure bouquet of raspberry liqueur, mocha, candied violets, and anise. Medium to full-bodied, it’s light on its feet while having outstanding concentration and length, with refined tannins and an even a spine of energetic acidity to keep it driving through the palate. A stunning vintage for Le Chiuse, this is going to have a very wide drinking window over the coming two decades.