Luigi Anania and his son farm just 5 and a half hectares of vines, all organically and in the most attentive and caring way. His vines are unique in that they sit at over 420 meters of altitude, so even in the hot years, these wines manage to show elegance and finesse
Everything here is done according to traditions, there are no modern advantages or and steps taken to mechanize the process. At La Torre, the goal is to make wines that speak of the land and that can’t be rushed.
The value here is extraordinary. You will never find a handmade Brunello of such extraordinary quality for less money, it just doesn’t exist.
La Torre’s wines embody a sense of charm, they are never brutish or overpowering, but they always bring complexity and nuance, something that I love in great Sangiovese.
Unlike the recent string of hot vintages which produced dense, time-demanding wines, the 2018 offers us something more immediately pleasurable. This is a cool, composed and classical wine with a sense of traditional freshness and elegance. There is wonderful “tang” and finesse here, something that was lost in the warmer years.
Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate 93 points
A blend of savory herbs, black tea leaves and flowery underbrush defines the slightly muted bouquet of the 2018 Brunello di Montalcino. It’s soft-textured, with a supple wave of ripe red fruits and sweet spice contrasted by hints of sour citrus. A coating of fine tannins is left to resonate, as hints of cranberry and violet inner florals slowly taper off. There’s a good amount of fruit and acidity to balance the structure of the 2018, yet I’d recommend waiting for this to evolve more aromatically.
