Rarely would we ever tell the truth. We wanted to hoard them for ourselves, or stash them away to drink with our
sommelier friends in-the-know. Well, Parcelle Picks is our big reveal. This is our selection of the hard-to-find,
ready-to-drink, sometimes well known, maybe obscure, and always limited wines we love most.
Call it a hit list, a daily deal, or whatever you like. It’s the best stuff we have right now—and at the best prices.
Chosen by sommeliers. Ready to drink now.
The best bottle on the list today.
Parcelle Picks
Cerbaiona, Rosso di Montalcino 2021
$75
Rosso di Montalcino from Cerbaiona should be measured against Brunello from the majority of the region’s producers. One of the greatest estates in Tuscany, Cerbaiona makes this wine using the same vineyards and attention to detail as their $300 Brunello, but with less oak and cellar aging. The result is a red wine that’s lighter and fresher, ready to be enjoyed young. The Rosso is also a lot scarcer than their Brunello, meaning it tends to disappear almost immediately upon release.
Here's what you should know about it:
- Cerbaiona is located at a midpoint in Montalcino, allowing them to strike a balance between the ripeness of the south and freshness of the north.
- Their Rosso is made entirely from sangiovese, which is farmed organically in a single, garden-like vineyard.
- Only about 300 cases of this earthy, tart, undervalued red are made each year.
Things we actually said...
“Cerbaiona is in the pantheon of Tuscany’s greatest-ever producers. To understand why, collect their Brunello, and while it ages, drink their Rosso as often as possible.”
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