2013 Stella di Campalto Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 1.5L 1968 from an estate where I

from an estate where I normally have to allocate out paltry amounts of the Kupp Kabinett – this year I get to allocate out paltry amounts of this village-level Kabinett

Giacomo Conterno is clearly one of our very favorite producers in all of Italy

45% Jacquère

is the savory crêpes from Brittany and Normandy

with a fleshy core of fruit

2013 Stella di Campalto Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 1.5L 1968 from an estate where IThe moment you taste a Stella di Campalto wine, you realize these defy any preconceived notions you may have of the rich Sangiovese Grosso varietal in Montalcino. Many of these parcels contain high sand and white quartz concentrations, and strong breezes come down from Mount Amiata, a former volcano. A river in close proximity to the estate also plays a role, especially helping temperatures dip low at night, preserving the much needed acidity.