Bellaria, Brunello Montalcino Assunto Riserva Brut Zero I met with present winemaker

I met with present winemaker Istvan Turoczi

The 2019 Chardonnay Cuvée Louisa Goldrock Estate features lush guava and candied peaches on the nose

670 cases were made

I suspect that the mildly chunky tannins will eventually give way to something more reflective of the natural refinement of a classic RSV

This is balanced and refined

Bellaria, Brunello Montalcino Assunto Riserva Brut Zero I met with present winemakerA Brunello with beautiful earth, berry, mushroom and leaf aromas and flavors. Full body plus a crazy center palate of fruit with chocolate covered cherries and hints of oak. Fantastic depth and tannin structure. Superb in every sense of the word. This is off the charts. From 30 year old vines that yield tiny grapes. 40 months in barrel. Give it two or three years in bottle.