A 12 bottle case of Brunello: The Nectar of Kings, Queens, and Popes.
Brunello (the little dark one) is a Tuscan dialect name for a particularly fine strain of Sangiovese grown in Montalcino, south of both Chianti and Siena. In this dryer, hotter, and more Mediterrean climate of southern Tuscany, the limestone and sand soil produce a muscular grape capable of making a rich, dark, concentrated red (heavier and more tannic than Chianti). Tongue-curling tannins and firm acidity allow these wines to age, catching the eyes of wine collectors, Popes, Presidents, Kings, and Queens.
It is the combination of this specific clone, the agreeable climate, the low yield guidelines set by the Consorzio (the regional governing body, and the long aging requirements (four years, with at least two in oak barrels) that contribute to great Brunello.