2021 Val di Suga Brunello Vigna del Lago

With 13,000 bottles produced, the 2021 Brunello Di Montalcino Vigna Del Lago comes from the northeast in a slightly fresher, more continental pocket, and it pours a bright ruby hue. The nose is expressive, with crushed strawberries, herbes de Provence, incense, fennel, roses, and orange blossom. The palate is medium-bodied, elegant, and seamless, with fine tannins, balanced acidity, and a floral finish that keeps it lifted and graceful. It’s highly appealing out of the gate, yet it should have a wide drinking window. Drink 2026-2046.