1998 Angelo Sassetti Pertimali Brunello di Montalcino | DOCG | 750ml

The 1998 Angelo Sassetti Pertimali Brunello di Montalcino DOCG is a mature Italian red wine from the celebrated Montalcino region of Tuscany. Produced from Sangiovese, Brunello di Montalcino is known for structure, elegance, and the ability to develop beautiful complexity with age.

With decades of bottle age, the 1998 Pertimali Brunello di Montalcino shows the classic character of mature Tuscan Sangiovese. Bright red fruit has evolved into deeper notes of dried cherry, plum, tobacco, leather, spice, earth, and savory herbs.

On the nose, expect red cherry, dried plum, cranberry, tobacco, leather, cedar, dried herbs, rose petal, spice, and earthy notes. The palate is mature and refined, showing red fruit, savory depth, polished tannins, dried fruit, mineral character, and classic Brunello acidity. The finish is long and elegant with lingering cherry, leather, tobacco, spice, and earth.

The 1998 Angelo Sassetti Pertimali Brunello di Montalcino 750ml is ideal for Italian wine collectors, anniversary gifting, birth-year bottles, fine dining, and lovers of aged Sangiovese. Its DOCG status, mature profile, and classic Tuscan identity make it a standout bottle for curated wine collections.

Whether opened with a special meal or added to a private cellar, 1998 Angelo Sassetti Pertimali Brunello delivers maturity, elegance, and timeless Brunello character.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Red cherry, dried plum, cranberry, tobacco, leather, cedar, herbs, rose petal, and spice
• Palate: Mature red fruit, dried cherry, savory herbs, polished tannins, earth, and mineral depth
• Finish: Long, refined, and elegant with lingering cherry, leather, tobacco, spice, and earth

Product Details

• Type: Red Wine
• Style: Brunello di Montalcino
• Producer: Angelo Sassetti
• Estate: Pertimali
• Vintage: 1998
• Appellation: Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
• Region: Tuscany
• Country: Italy
• Bottle Size: 750ml
• Taste Profile: Mature, elegant, red-fruited, earthy, savory, structured, and collectible

Why You’ll Love It

• Mature 1998 Angelo Sassetti Pertimali Brunello di Montalcino
• Classic Tuscan red from the prestigious Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
• Developed profile with cherry, plum, tobacco, leather, spice, and earth
• Excellent for collectors, anniversaries, birth-year gifting, and cellar placement
• A refined choice for lovers of aged Italian Sangiovese
• Strong pairing potential with rich Italian cuisine and fine dining dishes

Serving Recommendation

Serve at around 60–65°F. Because this is a mature vintage bottle, allow it to stand upright before opening. Decant gently only if sediment is present, and let the wine evolve slowly in the glass.

Food Pairing

Pairs beautifully with bistecca alla Fiorentina, roasted lamb, wild boar ragù, osso buco, truffle pasta, mushroom risotto, aged Pecorino, Parmigiano-Reggiano, braised short ribs, and classic Tuscan cuisine.