Vintage Characteristics: Beginning with a mild winter, spring wascharacterized by the coldest June ever, which rebalanced the growth schedule of thevines. After a normal July, a heat spike occurred at the beginning of August, with peaks nearing40°C, immediately followed by rain and a drop in temperatures. In September, a couple of thunderstorms and thelarge temperature fluctuations allowed for healthy and balanced grapes.Grape Variety: 100% Sangiovese (grosso) First Vintage Produced: 1993Bottles Produced: 18,000 0.75L // 240 1.5L // 30 3.0LSoil Type: Oceanic in origin, with sandstone, tuff, and clay streaks.Vineyard Information: The grapes come from three north-facing vineyards, 22, 29,and 33 years old, covering a total of 7 hectares. The yield was 45 quintals of grapes per hectare.Harvest: To avoid sweetness in the wines and preserve as much integrity as possible,it was decided to harvest rather close together, maintaining the right acidity and tannins for the longaging in the bottle. Therefore, the grapes were hand-picked on September 16th and 17th.Vinification: The traditional fermentation system was adopted, in temperature-controlled tanks, where the grapes fermented and macerated for 22 days at a maximum temperature of29°C. To achieve a nice body, an intense color, but also greatfreshness and fruitiness, pumping over, punching down, and some delestage were performed.Maturation: After numerous rackings, in January it was placed in Slavonian oak barrelswith an average capacity of 20hl, where it remained for 36 months. It was then reassembled in alarge concrete vat and bottled in June 2025.Storage: In a dark, not too dry place, store the bottles horizontally, at a constant temperature between13°-16°C. Optimal aging period: 3-20 years.Serving temperature: 16°-19°C. Open 4-5 hours beforehand.Description: (Kerin O’Keefe 98 points) “Le Chiuse’s 2020 Brunello is stunning, starting withits seductive aromas of berries, rose, new leather, and Mediterranean herbs. Young but alreadydelicious, the palate displays the estate’s signature finesse and offers layers of complexity as itelaborates, offering ripe red cherry, wild raspberry, citrus, white pepper, and anise.Tight yet extremely refined tannins provide support while the crisp acidity keeps it bright,balanced, and energized. An incredible performance.”Data: Alcohol (ml/100ml) 14.41; Total acidity (g/l) 5.53; pH (PH units) 3.51; Total SO2 (mg/l) 64Dry extract (g/l) 30.10; Reducing sugars (g/l) <1.0; Volatile acidity (g/l) 0.73