When seeking a traditionally made Sangiovese from Tuscany’s Montaclino district, you have to put Sassetti Livio “Pertimali” at the top of the list. This is a bonafide blue-chip Italian collectible that has somehow remained reasonably priced and can be enjoyed in the near future or cellared for the next decade. For serious Tuscan collectors, stocking the legendary vintners of the Montosoli hill—including icons like Altesino, Baricci, Caparzo, Le Ragnaie and Valdicava—is a non-negotiable requirement for a complete cellar.

Livio Sassetti was a founding member of the Brunello producers' consortium back in 1967. His property is one of two bearing the Sassetti name on the famed "north slope" of Montalcino, owning prized southeast-facing parcels on the legendary Montosoli hill. While Montalcino doesn’t share the strict vineyard-designate culture of Barolo or Burgundy, Montosoli stands out as the region's unofficial Grand Cru—famed for its complex, 360-degree exposures and producing wines of incredible precision, elegance, and longevity.

The monumental 2019 vintage has delivered a textbook, highly traditional masterpiece that swept the critics, capturing a triple-95-point review from Vinous, Wine Spectator, and James Suckling. Buying three or more bottles unlocks our best price on this legendary Brunello in over five years, making this the perfect opportunity to stock up on a certified Tuscan icon before our inventory disappears.

This effort unfurls from the glass with a breathtaking perfume of ripe black cherries, blood orange, and dried rose petals, all pinned to a striking, vertical backbone of crushed slate and wild herbs. On the palate, this legendary Brunello is pure silk and kinetic energy, balancing deep, dark berry fruits with ultra-refined tannins and a mineral-driven finish that simply refuses to fade. Enjoy in the near future with a 60-minute and decant or hold another four to eight years. 

Molte Grazie!

Critical Acclaim:

95 Points, Vinous Media:

“The 2019 Brunello di Montalcino is a spice box of a wine, opening with a burst of camphor and dried flowers, giving way to crushed blackberries, sage and cloves. This is surprisingly energetic and racy in style. Vibrant acidity propels depths of dark red fruits and inner floral as salty minerals saturate. The 2019 finishes structured and long yet still lively, leaving violet inner florals and hints of currant to taper off slowly. The combination of power, depth and energy makes this impossible to ignore.”

95 Points, Wine Spectator:

“Expressive, crunchy dark fruit, such as black cherry and blue plum, as well as violets and peppery undertones. Medium-bodied, creamy palate with a wonderful backbone of acidity. Subtly toasty finish. Complex, yet well rounded and balanced. Better after 2027.”

95 points, James Suckling:

“New leather, car tire and number 2 pencil mark a savory nose, with violets and crushed rocks. Sweet dark berries and dark chocolate give sweetness to a palate that's still earthy, meaty and savory, with toothsome tannins.”