San Polino Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2012《ZTI033》

San Polino is a small boutique winery producing Brunello di Montalcino. The estate comprises just 3.5 hectares of vineyards. It employs organic cultivation methods and holds biodynamic certification. The estate produces only around 25,000 bottles annually, a stark contrast to larger estates capable of producing 200,000 bottles. Despite its modest scale, this allows the estate to focus intensely on enhancing vineyard quality and crafting superior red wines. In recent years, its wines have garnered high praise and scores from James Suckling. The 2010 Helichrysum achieved a perfect 100 points, while neighbouring vintages consistently scored 95 points or higher. Such exceptional ratings coupled with limited production make its pricing remarkably competitive at this level.

What defines a top-tier small-scale producer?

Imagine a family-run boutique winery: limited output, an obsession with perfection, every stage of winemaking handled in-house. Not comparable to chain operations or large-scale producers, but rather an extremely small-batch, meticulously crafted offering. Simply put, it's a soulful, high-quality artisanal gem.

Brunello di Montalcino hails from Tuscany's most prestigious DOCG-designated red wine region, crafted from 100% Sangiovese grapes with remarkable ageing potential.

Typically showcasing notes of blackberry, black cherry, vanilla, leather and violet — elegant yet powerful.

The 2012 vintage is even more impressive than its predecessor.

This year's wines combine vibrant fruit aromas, elegant acidity and balanced structure. They are refined without being ponderous, offering both drinking pleasure and complexity. Alongside 2010, it ranks among the most reliable vintages. Experts note that 2012 is even more consistent.