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Livio Sassetti Pertimali Brunello di Montalcino 2020

$5999

Livio Sassetti was among the founders of Brunello's consortium in 1967; Pertimali is his obsession—vineyards in the northern Montosoli zone, full Sangiovese fruit aged to glossy perfection. Black plum, blackberry, dark chocolate, and sage, with undertones of vanilla building to a harmonious finish. The 2020 vintage concentrated what ripened. Best from 2028 onward.

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Antonio Galloni

94 points

"Balsamic-tinged black cherries and plums combine with minty herbs and hints of undergrowth as the 2020 Brunello di Montalcino makes itself known in the glass. It possesses a balanced inner sweetness, deep mineral aromas and silken textures that create a seductive impression. It finishes with tremendous length and potency, leaving nuances of licorice and spiced citrus. Edgy tannins resonate yet don't get in the way of the 2020s' giving personality." —Eric Guido

More about Livio Sassetti

There is a famous quote from Robert Parker that has followed this estate for decades. He famously declared that if he were forced to drink only one Brunello di Montalcino for the rest of his life, it would be Pertimali. This was always a somewhat shocking admission, because Parker built his reputation on loving massive, modern, oak-driven wines. Pertimali, run by the Sassetti family, is none of those things. It is a staunch, unwavering traditionalist.

The reason Pertimali unites lovers of all styles—from the die-hard traditionalists to the modernists—is its unique geography. The estate sits on the Montosoli Hill, a specific ridge north of Montalcino that is widely considered the region's unofficial "Grand Cru." This location is the magic trick. Because it is north of the town, it is cooler, preserving the violet aromatics and high acidity that Sangiovese needs. But because the vineyard is a natural amphitheater facing south, it captures the sun, giving the wine a richness and velvet texture that the austere wines of the north usually lack.

It is the goldilocks of Brunello: it has the structure of the old school and the flesh of the new school.

Wine Details

  • Grape Variety

    Sangiovese

  • Vintage

    2020

  • Size

    750ml

  • Farming Practice

    Organic

  • Style

    Earthy , Fruity , Minerally

  • Sweetness

    Dry

  • Body

    Full Bodied

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