Livio Sassetti (Pertimali), Brunello Montalcino Vintage:2003 clean and moderately austere finale

clean and moderately austere finale

showing outstanding focus and slow-building tannins

offering juicy blackberry

Initially a bit brooding

Like the Poisets this is notably rich with its relatively large-scaled flavors that also enjoy good density thanks to the abundant dry extract that also coats the palate and pushes the firmer supporting tannins to the background

Livio Sassetti (Pertimali), Brunello Montalcino Vintage:2003 clean and moderately austere finaleThis is spicy, complementing the cherry and leather flavors with vanilla and licorice details. Firms up, with a layer of tannins gripping the finish. Best from 2020 through 2033. 3,300 cases made. BS