Gianni Brunelli Brunello di Montalcino 2021 SF Chronicle - Past Pick From the producer: Cloudy Bay

From the producer: Cloudy Bay Pinot Noir is the perfect wine to take when you don’t know what’s for dinner

Raymond Dupont-Fahn's philosophy shows in this mineral-driven Pinot Noir from the hillside "Derrière le Four" lieu-dit: early harvesting for acidity

and supple tannins hold it together without getting in the way

and it's finished dry

but serious enough to develop further

Gianni Brunelli Brunello di Montalcino 2021 SF Chronicle - Past Pick From the producer: Cloudy BayOne of the undiscovered jewels of Montalcino, Laura Brunelli produces lovely, honest, and elegant real Brunello from vines planted across two prime parcels. The 2021 vintage benefits from exceptional day night temperature variation during summer, delivering a wine of compelling aromatic complexity and freshness. Dried flowers, crushed rocks, and grilled herbs frame silken tannins and bracing acidity. Approachable now but promises to evolve beautifully