Brunello di Montalcino Poggio Cerrino Tiezzi 2021 (750ML)

Enzo Tiezzi made his first Brunello from Vigna Poggio Cerrino in 1980, and since the 2017 vintage the vineyard has been bottled as the estate's other cru alongside Vigna Soccorso. It lies in the Canalicchio area northeast of Montalcino, on clay laced with limestone and stones, plus fossils, sandy patches, marl schist and alberese. Vines average 53 years old and were field-grafted. Fermentation runs 30 days in 50 hl oak vats on native yeasts without temperature control, then the wine spends 45 months in 10, 40 and 50 hl casks. Next to the showier 2019, the 2021 is brighter, with more freshness and acidity. Blackberry and ripe red fruit meet rose, clove, cedar and cool mint, with fine tannins, a mineral grip and a long licorice-and-herb finish. Critics see it opening around 2028. It belongs next to pappardelle al cinghiale, roast guinea fowl or aged pecorino.