Rolling hills of rustic green and gold. A vast expanse of vineyards and olive trees. Abundant sunshine and breathtaking beauty with idyllic castles reminiscent of something from a fantasy novel. Brunello di Montalcino is a fairy tale land come alive. With its namesake wine as the representative of the region, these wines made from the Sangiovese grape are deliciously famous with the ability of fresh, youthful power or the subtlety and complexity of beautifully layered age. Brunello, for short, has endured through the years and has remained one of the most compelling wines of the world today. With intense flavors of black and red cherry wrapped in a blanket of herbs and spices, Brunello di Montalcino is one Italy’s greatest treasures.

Benchmark Wines is featuring the wines of Brunello di Montalcino’s impressive 2016 vintage as well as some of the other incredible producers of the region. Grab a bottle and taste this delight of Italy!