Opening to a bright ruby color and thin consistency, the 2012 Brunello di Montalcino Vigna delle Raunate is a good near-term wine to enjoy with hearty pasta dishes or grilled meats.

The wine has the natural acidity and linearity to pair with home cooked foods of that caliber. Like many Brunellos made in 2012, this wine is thin, lean and streamlined in terms of mouthfeel.