2021 J. G. Benda, Toscana Rosso, Pietrafocaia di Sopra

J. G. Benda is a small estate located in the hills of Montalcino, established by John Benda after he transitioned from a career in finance to focus on site-specific viticulture. This wine is made from Sangiovese vines planted in the mid-1990s, which grow in high-altitude soils composed of limestone, pietraforte, and galestro. In the glass, it shows distinct notes of red fruit, savory herbs, and a clear, mineral-driven structure with fine-grained texture. The 2021 vintage provided the balance necessary to highlight the site’s high-altitude tension and structural elegance. It is a bottle ready to enjoy now for its current harmony, though it possesses the inherent vitality to evolve further in the cellar.