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MORE Highlights...Brunello di Montalcino -New Releases MUSICO poured a suite of vintages of its Brunelle Di Montalcino DOCG (2013, 2014, 2015-producing about 5000 bottles per year on 25 year old vines) and Rosso di Montalcion DOC (2017, 2018 producing about 3000 bottles per year). The highlight-2015 -with red fruit, leathery- dry tannins well balanced... MastroJanni -owned by Gruppo Illy-is imported by Selected Estates of Europe LTD,  is popular, with  well distributed wines here....plus it's winery terra firma is a destination- for tourists visiting Tuscany. The ruby tone fragrant Rosso di Montalcino 2017 which is a great pick for parties- has a bold structure, distinct tannins and fruity taste-AND is friendly -priced around  $26-$30 online-and ready drink now. IMO-...works with a range of food including spiced up Asian and Super Bowl party fare-not just typical Italian fare or meats -the usual suggestions.  Family owned  Plan delle Querci ...

Vino-Fabulissimo Part 1 Gotham Hall NYC The exceptional wines from Montalcino, Italy (40 kilometers south of Siena-in beautiful Tuscany) are acclaimed . WHAT: Exceptionally luscious Sangiovese grapes-crafted into that area's wines-include the regulated reds ... primarily the cellar worthy Brunello di Montalcino DOCG (for 2015-give them 2-3 years imo) and the fresh fruity (drink now or cellar) Rosso di Montalcino DOC. Recently available-a NYC showcase of the aforementioned sips was joyously sipped- including the excellent 2015 releases (an exceptional year-five star rated) and 2017/18s for the Rossos...(and some Sant' Antimo plus surprise -a few Cabernets + Chardonnays + dessert wine Moscadelio di Montalcino DOC )- all gloriously sipped. The packed wine tasting was sponsored by the  Consorzio Del Vino Brunello Montalcino . A fan fave for industry and restaurant reps...this tasting tour's offerings epitomized the importance of place (terroir-low and higher al...