Tenuta Fanti, Brunello di Montalcino, 2013, Riserva Vigna Macchiarelle

ABOUT THE WINE. Farmed by the Fanti family since the early 1800s, the Tenuta Fanti is a 300 hectare estate in a valley just south of Montalcino, complete with olive groves, fields of wheat and grain, and 50 hectares of vines, within the boundaries of one of the most highly regarded appellations in Italy, Brunello di Montalcino.. TASTING NOTES. Captivating; blackberry, dark plum and spice. Liquorice, black cherry, sawdust and rounded, silky tannins on the palate. Plenty of grip, open and expressive, with vanilla and cinnamon on the long, nuanced finish.. FOOD PAIRING. Best with grilled beef or lamb dishes with plenty of heft.. FRIARWOOD SAYS. Produced from a single vineyard on the estate, with vines over 40 years old.