Renieri 2013 Brunello di Montalcino, Rene Rosse

From the Renieri estate, located in the southern part of Montalcino on high altitude slopes. Owner/Winemaker Marco Bacci puts intense focus on his vineyards to produce the best possible fruit. His 70 acres of vines face southeast to southwest at around 1,200 above sea level. These high altitude vines are planted in uniquely diverse, iron-rich soil that's rare for this region. High density plantings are utilized to create extremely low yields.

This second Brunello from his estate vineyards is named Rene Rosse to emphasize the unique red, iron-filled soils in his vineyards. Iron is a crucial mineral for grapevines. It encourages photosynthesis and all-around vine health as well as promoting good ripeness in the grapes. That translates to a rich, full-bodied wine, which this Brunello certainly shows.

From the outstanding 2013 vintage this wine shows black cherry, baked plums, figs and tobacco on the nose. It's mouthfilling and layered and chewy on the palate with cherry, plums, licorice, cedar and tobacco notes. On Sale!!