San Polo Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2018

The San Polo vineyards were first planted in 1990, at one of the highest points on Montalcino’s southern slope. Elevation is key here: situated at 400-450 metres above sea level, the vines are well-placed for creating wines that typically exhibit more elegant, red-fruited characters and lower alcohol levels, while still retaining the tannic structure and unmistakable character of textbook Brunello di Montalcino. That the region’s flagship producer (Biondi Santi) is a mere two kilometres back towards town gives you an idea of just how special this site is.