La Gerla Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2007
(Tuscany, Italy) - [WE 95]

About the Winery:
This small wine estate has established itself as one of the great crus in this territory in the heart of Tuscany, delineated by the Orcia and Ombrone valleys. The estate, formerly owned by the Biondi-Santi family, was purchased by the late Sergio Rossi (formerly at Altesino-Caparzo), and is now run by vineyard manager/director Alberto Passeri and winemaker Vittorio Fiore. They make five wines, all made entirely from Sangiovese Grosso, the only grape planted on the property. Their first vintage was in 1976, making La Gerla one of the first 35 bottlers of Brunello di Montalcino; these days, there are 280. The winery name comes from the large, old-fashioned, conical baskets that grape-harvesters used to carry on their backs.

• Land was purchased by Sergio Rossi in 1976 and is now managed by Rossi's
wife, Donatella Monforte.
• The property extends over a total of 11.5ha and is complemented with
modern cellars equipped with the latest technological advancements,
however their Brunello is aged traditionally in Slavonian oak barrels (50 and
100hl).
• Exclusively Sangiovese Grosso (Brunello)
• All grapes are hand-harvested, hand-selected, and hand-sorted.

Tasting Notes:
Brunello La Gerla is known and valued for its special elegance and pleasant aromas; extremely aromatic, soft and velvety to taste.

Ratings & Reviews

95 Points + Cellar Selection - Wine Enthusiast:
"Ripe fruit and red cherry, with spice, cinnamon and wood shop aromas, characterize the youthful bouquet of La Gerla's latest Brunello. But there's also a pretty mineral tone that gives the nose backbone and definition. It is delicate and feminine in the mouth, with elegant flavors of wild berry and blue flower that will surely grow in intensity as the wine evolves." (May 2012)