Le Chiuse, Brunello Di Montalcino, 2020 NET and it's always the most

and it's always the most elegant

Drawn from select criaderas (aged tiers in the solera system) and bottled en rama—unfiltered and minimally handled—this Palo Cortado from Bodegas Barbadillo offers a rare

Marie Ménard

mineral backbone

Le Chiuse, Brunello Di Montalcino, 2020 NET and it's always the mostLe Chiuse makes Brunello that's hard to put down. This organically farmed Sangiovese from the cradle of Brunello culture shows the style's transparency and tension. Cassis, Rainier cherry, and raspberry are framed by rose, new leather, and Mediterranean herb. White pepper, anise, citrus, and wild fruit layer in on the palate. Taut but refined tannins and bright acidity keep it balanced and energetic. Drinking beautifully now, built to age into the