Cordella Brunello di Montalcino 2016

90 Points Jeb Dunnuck , 90 Points  Vinous Media 

2016 marks the second great year in a row for Brunello di Montalcino, making now the time to fill your cellar for the years to come. Lavender, cedar and ripe blackberries beckon you deeper into this full-bodied gem with smooth, ripe tannins. That perfect pairing of chocolate and hazelnut lingers pleasantly on the finish.

Made with organically grown Sangiovese, this full bodied red opens with aromas of red-skinned berry, leather and underbrush. The juicy palate offers raspberry jam, cinnamon and clove alongside fine grained tannin's.

Cordella wines highlight the delicate aromas and flavors of which Sangiovese Grosso is capable. Spring cherry blossoms and light pepper aromas reveal sweet, tangy summer cherry flavors and silky tannins.

This Brunello di Montalcino is perfect with salami, aged cheese, pasta with Ragu sauce, or game and red meats.