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BRUNELLO di Montalcino: New Releases

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...