2022 ChevernyDomaine du Salvard
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I have always had a weakness for Brunello, perhaps owing to the fact that my first-ever “adventure on the wine route” was in Brunello wine country, at an old estate that served an impressionable wine novice wild hare with a properly aged Brunello. I still remember the combination and the eureka moment vividly. Great Sangiovese’s ability to soak in the aromas of its magical Tuscan surroundings, its food-friendly acidity, and its incredible aging potential are some of the many things that make the best wines of Tuscany so special. Sesti’s sublime 2016 is a wine that you will be able to swoon over for decades.
—Dixon Brooke
Wine Type: | red |
Vintage: | 2016 |
Bottle Size: | 750mL |
Blend: | Sangiovese |
Appellation: | Brunello di Montalcino |
Country: | Italy |
Region: | Tuscany |
Producer: | Sesti |
Winemaker: | Elisa Sesti |
Vineyard: | 20 years, 3.9 ha total Brunello |
Soil: | Oceanic Sediment |
Aging: | Thirty-nine months of élevage in 30-hectoliter oak botti |
Farming: | Biodynamic (practicing) |
Alcohol: | 14.5% |
Sesti Italy | Tuscany | Rosso di Montalcino
Sesti Italy | Tuscany | Rosso di Montalcino
Sesti Italy | Tuscany | Rosso di Montalcino
Sesti Italy | Tuscany | Toscana IGT
Sesti Italy | Tuscany | Toscana IGT
Perhaps no region is tied to Italy’s reputation as a producer of fine wine as much as Tuscany. Since Etruscan times, viticulture has played a prominent role in this idyllic land of rolling hills, and the Tuscan winemaking tradition remains as strong as ever today. With a favorable Mediterranean climate, an undulating topography offering countless altitudes and expositions, and a wealth of poor, well-draining soils, conditions are ideal for crafting high-quality wines. Add to that the rich gastronomical tradition—Tuscany is home to some of the country’s finest game, pastas, salumi, and cheeses—and you have the blueprint for a world-class wine region.
This is Sangiovese territory; in fact, it is arguably the only place in the world where Sangiovese reaches a truly regal expression. In spite of a rocky history with fluctuations in quality, traditionally produced Chianti has reclaimed its status as one of the country’s most reliable, food-friendly reds, while the rapid rise of Brunello di Montalcino shows the grape’s potential for grandiose, opulent reds allying power and finesse. Traditionally-minded growers have stuck to using only indigenous grape varieties and employing techniques like aging in massive wooden casks known as botti, creating wines of terroir that shine at the Tuscan table.
Tuscan wines have had a place in our portfolio since Kermit’s first visit in 1977. While the names of the estates have changed, the spirit of those first unfiltered Chiantis he imported live on through our current selections.
Castagnoli Italy | Tuscany | Chianti Classico
Castagnoli Italy | Tuscany | Chianti Classico Riserva
Podere Campriano Italy | Tuscany | IGT Alta Valle della Greve
Sesti Italy | Tuscany | Rosso di Montalcino
Cuna Italy | Tuscany | IGT Toscana
Villa Di Geggiano Italy | Tuscany | Chianti Classico
Ferretti Italy | Tuscany | Brunello di Montalcino
Cuna Italy | Tuscany | IGT Toscana
Sesti Italy | Tuscany | Brunello di Montalcino
Villa Di Geggiano Italy | Tuscany | Chianti Classico Riserva
Villa Di Geggiano Italy | Tuscany | Chianti Classico Riserva
We only import wine we drink and enjoy ourselves, directly from the source.
Our wine tastes the same in your home as it did where it was bottled in Europe.
Like the long-term relationships we build with growers, we build long-term relationships with our clients. Have a question? Need wine advice? Just give us a call—510-524-1524.
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