Etienne’s goal is to create a pale-hued rosé reminiscent of the Blanc de Blancs house style
preserving every bit of that lift
Hailing from the historic Sorbara subzone of Emilia-Romagna
the Cote Chalonnaise quietly overdelivers
this Champagne reveals inviting aromas of ripe orchard fruits
Tassi Brunello di Montalcino 2019 event-sold-out Etienne’s goal is to create2019 is one of those Montalcino vintages people will still be arguing about in ten years, and mostly in its favor: classically proportioned, fresh, structured without being heavy. Tassi farms organically and makes Brunello the traditional way, from Sangiovese Grosso, and the wine reflects exactly that. It is savory rather than sweet, built on acidity and fine tannin instead of extract, with tart red fruit, leather, dried herbs, and a balsamic edge.