Sangiovese, Cerbaia Brunello 2018

rose petal • sour cherry • soft leather

Lifted and aromatic with sour cherry, dried strawberry, rose petal, orange peel, and a soft leathery-sandalwood finish. Fermented in stainless and aged long in large oak, it’s all about shape and polish rather than overt oak flavor—so the wine stays pure, elegant, and quietly powerful. 2018 brings extra perfume and finesse, making this Brunello feel graceful and airy while still landing with that unmistakable Montalcino structure.

Cerbaia is a small, traditional-minded Montalcino producer that makes Brunello the classic way—focused on transparency, savory nuance, and wines that evolve beautifully at the table. Montalcino’s magic is that it can deliver intensity without losing lift, and Cerbaia leans into the more refined, terroir-first side of the region, which makes 2018 especially charming here.