Livio Sassetti, Brunello di Montalcino, Pertimali 2018 A & R COLLECTION Viognier and Chenin Blanc as

Viognier and Chenin Blanc as well as bits of Roussanne and Marsanne

there are his two prized Côte-Rôtie special cuvées

Ready to drink now but this wine will show its true expressive characteristics in another year

This historic vineyard in Rutherford

and 20% Shiraz) boasts a creamy texture in addition to a glorious bouquet of black raspberries

Livio Sassetti, Brunello di Montalcino, Pertimali 2018 A & R COLLECTION Viognier and Chenin Blanc asReceived in Original Carton 95 Points CellarTracker Member Cherries, balsam, leather, slight earth and plum sauce. Granite as well. Full in body and an uber long finish. Wondrous and with very soft, almost silky tannins. Layers of noir fruit on the palate, ending with leathery spice. A wonderful contrast and is drinking fantastic today. I see no reason to wait nor to rush. Sassetti can almost be decadent, yet they age very well. Drink now 2040. 5 14