Cerbaiona Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2017 1.5L

Brunello from Sangiovese has firm yet ripe tannins here, fresh acidity and a medium to full body, and it calls for dishes with protein-rich, fatty meat, where the tannins are softened and the mouthfeel becomes smooth. The fresh acidity makes it flexible toward both braised dishes with deep sauces and spiced, herbed preparations, while the upright structure suits grilled and oven-roasted meat with a good seared crust. For cheese you'll find the best balance in aged, firm types that match the wine's intensity and temper the tannin's tightness. Serve it at 17-18 degrees, so the tannin feels most harmonious.