Brunello di Montalcino 'Vigna Montosoli', Le Gode, 2018

"After the unfettered power of the 2017 the 2018 surprises for its more herbal restraint - juniper, cracked pepper and sandalwood, and briary berry fruits. Mocha notes, black plums, tobacco, tapenade and wood polish, more ripe cherries emerge as the wine opens and dark mint chocolate. The attack is dryly rich, and fans out around a core of spicy, peppery plum and berry fruit, tannins have a pleasingly crisp, salty succulence and there is bright acidity too. the finish shows more herbal sweet fruit. Overall this is an impressively rich and complete interpretation of the vintage, and one for mid term+ drinking. OR at least a decent decant if you are thirsty..."
Tom Harrow, Head Wine Guru

Though no official classification system is in place, Montosoli is regarded a Grand Cru area of Montalcino. Le Gode’s minimal intervention methodology contributes to the pure expression of Sangiovese from this iconic terroir and delivers a resulting freshness that lends structure and finesse. Their Brunello di Montalcinos are aged in Slavonian oak for three years and then six months in French oak before spending up to 8 months in bottle.