La Madonna 2008 Madonna Nera (Brunello di Montalcino)

Country: Italy / Madonna Nera
Variety: Sangiovese Grosso Tuscany
Winery: La Madonna / Brunello di Montalcino

Brunello Madonna Nera is a new product (this wine represents consulting enologist Carlo Ferrini’s first stab at this particular project) with plush fruit and tobacco backed by brimstone, crushed granite and black pepper. The wine’s personality is dark, brawny and rich.