Torre Guelfa Brunello di Montalcino pinotgrigio

Torre Guelfa Brunello di Montalcino pinotgrigioPairs with: A rich wild boar rag, a thick cut ribeye steak, or a board of aged Pecorino cheese and savory charcuterie Good for: Gifting a serious Italian wine enthusiast or decanting for a milestone, centerpiece dinner Grape: 100% Sangiovese (specifically the Grosso clone) I am from: Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy The Story: Torre Guelfa is essentially the "second label" of the famed La Gerla estate, which was founded in 1976 by the late Sergio Rossi.

or an array of Mediterranean tapas

pairing intense Mediterranean daytime sun that ripens the grapes perfectly with bone-chilling alpine night winds rushing down from the snow-capped peak to trap vital acidity

traditional fruitcake

intricately layered with savory nuances of smoky flint

practicing organic farming on the estate's iconic

Enter his close friend and mentor

or an earthy artisanal cheese platter featuring aged Gouda and truffled chèvre

locking in vital freshness

it bursts with beautiful aromatics of wild strawberry

blackcurrant

playful whisper of peppery spice

comma-shaped