Italian wine is considered to be some of the best. Perhaps the absolute top-tier of Italy's offerings is the mighty Brunello.

Directly translated in Italian as "the little dark one," brunello drinkers recognize the elite and extraordinary characteristics of this deeply delicious wine.

Hailing from the dry, hot climate of southern Tuscany, this thick-skinned, robust grape creates a heavy, concentrated taste sensation.

To further preserve the exquisite quality of Italian brunello, special care must be taken while aging and during the pour.

Brunello wine can be overpowering and too structured in its younger stages, so proper aging is key.

Keeping uncorked bottles away from light, humidity, and sudden temperature changes is critical. Decanting is also integral--treat the brunello with gentleness and patience, and you shall be greatly rewarded.

The Birth of a Legend--Italian Wine Brunello

Brunello comes from a top-quality strain of the Italian sangiovese grape, which grows in Montalcino.

Up until the 1500s, the only wines produced in this region were dessert varieties. Modern-day brunello found life in the 1800s, when a wise grower planted the sangiovese clone.

In no time, brunello was heralded as the ultimate expression of its parent grape, full of power, complexity, and personality.

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