Ready-to-drink wines with bottle age from classic, old world appellations at ridiculous prices are becoming our specialty here at Mission, and we’re thrilled to see so many new faces perusing our wine aisles as of late.
Continuing with that theme, let us introduce you to the outstanding deal we just secured for a fantastic Brunello that is ready to adorn your dinner table tonight—no further aging required! La Poderina’s quality is well documented in the wine world and the 2017’s accolades are clear.
Hand-harvested Sangiovese grapes, 20 months of oak aging, top quality vineyard sites, and some of the oldest vines in the region to create a stellar Brunello. 2017 was a warm vintage, so the wines are built for short-term drinking rather than the long haul. Enjoy the supple tannins, ripe cherry flavors, savory aromatics, and mouth-coating texture. Grill up a steak with fresh rosemary and olive oil, or grab some of your favorite BBQ for an incredible pairing.
Elsewhere $65+, you’ll be hard-pressed to find a Brunello this good for $49.99.
2017 La Poderina Brunello di Montalcino $49.99 (ELSEWHERE $65+)
94 POINTS: JAMES SUCKLING - Plenty of dark cherries, cedar, sandalwood and licorice on the nose. Full-bodied with firm and polished tannins that nicely melt into the wine. Pure and beautiful fruit. Give this time to open. Better after 2023.
92 POINTS: ROBERT PARKER - The 2017 Brunello di Montalcino is characterized by some of those same earthy notes of crushed limestone and baked clay that we saw so clearly in the other two entry-level red wines released by this estate. Wild cherry and dried raspberry cede to oregano, basil or balsam herb. The tannins are on the dry side, and perhaps the heat of the vintage reveals itself there with greater clarity. This wine is best served in the near term.