Top U.S. Somms Name Favorites For Fall

Cooler weather means cozier meals and warming wines to share. Robb Report asked six leading sommeliers from the United States which bottles they turn to during the autumn months. Our long-time client and friend Shelley Lindgren of A16 and SPQR shared that one of her favorite bottles this season is Stella di Campalto’s Brunello di Montalcino 2011.

It goes without saying that Stella’s soulful Brunello is a perfect match for the peerless Italian cuisine served at San Francisco institutions A16 and SPQR! Thank you Shelley for the support. From the article:

Stella di Campalto 2011 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Tuscany Italy

Certified biodynamic since 2005, and longer for organically farmed grapes, the 2011 Brunello Riserva stands out in its medium, with a balanced weight and finessed tannins that give way to an elegant, silky finish. It was aged for 44 months in upright casks in cold cellars three stories under the vineyards, and aged an additional 22 months in the bottle before being released earlier this year.

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