La Lecciaia Brunello di Montalcino Riserva, Vigna Manapetra 2015

La Lecciaia is a small producer with fewer than thirty acres of vines for their Brunello.  However, inside the famous walled village, there is a single, special vineyard whose fruit is reserved for its top cuvée, the Manapetra.  With plenty of meat on its bones, this wine has notes of cherries, rustic herbs, and tobacco.  It’s a Riserva, with two years of added ageing. The palate is firm but vibrant with plenty of fruit, sufficient tannins, and a long dry finish. Great with gamey meats, try it with rabbit, wild boar, or lamb.  

VARIETY:    Sangiovese
REGION:    Brunello di Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy
VINTAGE:    2015