Brunello Di Montalcino Le Due Porte Docg 2016

This wine needs time and lots of swirling to lure its wonderful aromas to the surface: it is immensely complex. There are ripe cherries but also dark berries, typical herbaceous notes, floral notes of violets but also balsamic notes. All in all the aromas have a certain freshness, like the cooling evening breezes drifting up from the valley below the Le Due Porte vineyard. A young Brunello needs notable tannins and good acidity to ensure longevity and this single vineyard 2016 will evolve beautifully over the next decade and beyond. The fruitiness of the berries repeat on the palate accompanied by a mouthwatering juiciness that balances the tannins and makes this wine very enjoyable, even when enjoyed in its youth. This wine is so elegant and distinguished that it is almost an understatement. It will age beautifully and reward us with more and more aromas as it comes into its power. The very long finish - and the hint of dark chocolate are proof of that. Pairing it with the right dish will enhance its aromas. You might want to try a filet steak or venison cooked “su vide”, to the seafood lover I would even suggest tuna tataki, but stay away from radishes or other too spicy ingredients.