Sesti Brunello di Montalcino 2019

For the uninitiated, Giuseppe Sesti is one of Tuscany’s most vivid wine personalities. Sesti has written books on astronomy and organized Baroque opera festivals.  He moved to the region in the 1970’s, but it wasn’t until 1989 that he planted his first vines, near the castle ruins of Argiano (about 2 miles away from Soldera) from Il Poggione Cuttings. His impetus for having the best raw material prompted him to make natural wine from the get-go, though he has always shunned any official certification. The vines at Sesti have now entered a perfect period of maturity and Giuseppe’s vision has been further fine-tuned by his talented daughter, Elisa, who has been working alongside him since 1999. The Brunello is fermented in stainless steel and ages in Botti for 39 months before being bottled unfined and unfiltered placing him firmly in the traditional and clean camp.