Montalcino Uncorked: One Grape, Two Very Different Wines

Montalcino is one of Tuscany’s great wine regions, yet its story is surprisingly simple. Every serious wine made here comes from a single grape: 100% Sangiovese. Locally, the historic clone is known as Brunello, or “the little dark one,” prized for its thicker skins, deeper colour, firmer tannins, and remarkable ageing potential. What makes Montalcino … Read more

A Deep Dive into Brunello at Top Drop

What I enjoy most about wine is not simply what is in the glass, but the story behind it