This vineyard site is located in the southeast quadrant of the Montalcino appellation. The 2012 Brunello di Montalcino Poggio al Granchio ages in French barrique for 25 months, and the wine beautifully captures the warmth and softness of the vintage. Dark fruit is ushered forth with balanced spice, tar and smoke at the back. The mouthfeel is less impactful and bit shorter too (compared to other past vintages). Have faith that it will flesh out further with more time in the bottle.