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About the Wine

The Montalcino area is famous for the quality of its wine. The vineyards around the village of Montalcino have always produced red wine, from which the well-known Brunello is born, obtainable only in this zone. These are some of the most important wines of Montalcino. Livio was even one of the founding members of the Consorzio del Brunello di Montalcino. Don't miss this top wine from a top vintage in Tuscany; it is delicious now and will only improve over the next decade.

The wines of Livio and Lorenzo Sassetti, of the Pertimali Company, are considered among the largest in Montalcino. The excellence in the productions of Brunello and Rosso is the result of the absolute dedication of the Sassetti family, for its land and its fruits and the good location of its vineyards, on Montosoli hill, north of Montalcino with south-east exposure, area particularly suitable for the production of wines with extreme complexity and elegance, thanks to a terroir whose pedological characteristics allow the perfect balance between the wealth and the power typical of the southern area of Montalcino and the finesse of the north.

Livio Sassetti was a founding member of Brunello's consortium. They're a group of the region's best producers committed to making the best quality wine and to continuing to raise the standards for one of Italy's most well-established regions. 

For centuries, the Sassetti family has farmed some of Montalcino's most prized and coveted vineyards. Their most prized vineyard is 'Montosoli,' which has been labeled as Montalcino's original 'Grand Cru.' This impressive hillside vineyard was 1st recognized in the 1970s and became the 1st 'Cru' bottling in Brunello. The Sassettis are part of the lucky few who have vineyard holdings on this fantastic terroir. It's no wonder that their wines are annually ranked as some of Brunello's best.

The 2020 Pertimali offers immediate charm with its generous palate, yet holds the structure to develop beautifully for decades to come.

Tasting Notes

Intense ruby red color. Dark fruits of black cherry, blackberry, plum, and sweet spices. Elegantly structured with a fresh acidity and elegant, smooth tannins.

Aging: 36 months in 33hl Slavonian oak barrels, 6 months bottle refinement.

Critical Reviews

Black plums, blackberries, sandalwood, dark chocolate, sage, bay leaves, juniper berries, black pepper, bergamot, incense, cumin, camphor, cloves, and nutmeg. Decidedly spicy and with dark features, it shows sensorial smoothness, profound identity, and a finish of great pressing but genuine and tasty progression. ~96 WinesCritic.com

A fresh and crunchy red with plums and berries, as well as some orange peel. It’s medium-bodied, firm, and crisp with good balance. I like the way it’s not trying to do too much.  ~94 James Suckling

Bursting with cherry, raspberry, plum, iron, eucalyptus, and baking spices, this red is juicy, open, and balanced. Its structure is well-integrated, while the finish persists, echoing fruit and savory elements. ~93 Wine Spectator

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