Montalcino and Brunello Wine - Episode 140

Flavor of Italy podcast - A podcast by Wendy Holloway

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Brunello di Montalcino is one of Italy's - and the world's - most renowned red wines. Made in Montalcino Tuscany - near thermal baths, cheese producers, and immersed in breathtaking, rolling hills. And just a 2 1/2 hours drive from Rome. Wine Searcher says it's “One of the pinnacles of what the Sangiovese grape variety can achieve, Brunello di Montalcino is a global touchstone for the variety – and great red wines in general.” The 2022 Brunello has just been unveiled: join me on today's episode to learn all about this magnificent wind and the exquisite area, and Terroir it comes from.