Brunello di Montalcino

Each bottle requires 5 years of ageing—24 months longer than Chianti Classico—producing bold cherry, leather, and tobacco notes. The 2015 vintage saw 90+ ratings from major critics, with prices averaging $70 for top producers. This Tuscan icon achieves a powerful balance between fruit intensity and savoury earthiness, often outlasting rivals from Montalcino's Rosso DOCG by a decade.