Cerbaiona’s 2021 Brunello di Montalcino marks a psychological and physical rebirth for the estate, as the first vintage produced in the new technological winery using fruit from refurbished vineyards and a parcel-by-parcel harvest approach. This release represents the first Brunello made entirely under Matthew Fioretti’s vision, defining Cerbaiona as an atelier estate rooted in winemaking precision. The wine is beautifully complete on the aromatic front, distinguished by an elegant mineral signature that is especially pronounced in this vintage, lending clarity and lift. It opens on a timid note before growing steadily in intensity, revealing fine and delicate layers of spice and floral notes alongside evident complexity. Production totals 9,484 bottles, 300 magnums and 20 Jeroboams. (ML)

The 2021 Brunello di Montalcino captivates with a burst of crushed black cherries and strawberries accompanied by incense, cedar shavings and crushed stone. It is refined, precise and cool-toned with stony minerality. Vibrant acidity enlivens its core of tart wild berry fruits. The 2021 finishes off crunchy and long with edgy tannins, an invigorating twang of sour citrus and a tinge of licorice. This is the first vintage that takes full advantage of the new plantings at Cerbaiona. Very impressive. (EG)