Cantina di Montalcino

Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese

9.0123 ratings
8.96 pro ratings
Montalcino, Siena, Tuscany, Italy
Sangiovese
Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Beef, Venison, White Rice, Potato, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Pasta, Herbs, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Pungent Cheese, Chicken, Salami & Prosciutto, Soft Cheese, Duck, Tomato-Based, Pork, Chili & Hot Spicy, Lamb, Turkey, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Paul Weil

This Brunello is a bit young, holding the promise of future greatness.

This Brunello is a bit young, holding the promise of future greatness.

Jul 25th, 2023
Allison Lyzenga

Medium garnet; medium plus intensity aromas of red cherry, red plum, dusty earth, herbs; dry, medium plus acid, medium smooth tannins, medium alcohol, medium body, medium intensity flavors consistent with aromas; medium finish, moderately complex

Medium garnet; medium plus intensity aromas of red cherry, red plum, dusty earth, herbs; dry, medium plus acid, medium smooth tannins, medium alcohol, medium body, medium intensity flavors consistent with aromas; medium finish, moderately complex

Mar 20th, 2021
Jenny Hemmer

Nice floral notes, dark fruit, minerals, balsamic

Nice floral notes, dark fruit, minerals, balsamic

Apr 19th, 2016
Matté

Manager The Wine Cellars

8.9

Lovely incense/black cherry nose with plenty of umami action. In the mouth this is pretty compact and un compelling but with promise. Strike a pose (hold)

Lovely incense/black cherry nose with plenty of umami action. In the mouth this is pretty compact and un compelling but with promise. Strike a pose (hold)

May 8th, 2015
Chip Habegger

Solid but didn’t open like I expected. Typical dusty sangiovese with ripe fruit and tannins on the gums. Strong but nothing super special.

Solid but didn’t open like I expected. Typical dusty sangiovese with ripe fruit and tannins on the gums. Strong but nothing super special.

Jan 29th, 2024
Jan de Weerd

Yeah. Can’t say I didn’t like it but also not that it was special. A bit out of balance. Very acidic that overruled the fruit underneath. Had expected more of a concert from a wine of nearly 9 years old and a good vintage.

Yeah. Can’t say I didn’t like it but also not that it was special. A bit out of balance. Very acidic that overruled the fruit underneath. Had expected more of a concert from a wine of nearly 9 years old and a good vintage.

Jan 19th, 2024
Adam Baker

Christmas Eve at Jimmy’s. Light fruit.

Christmas Eve at Jimmy’s. Light fruit.

Dec 25th, 2023
Ming L
8.7

Lovely aromas of red cherry, cedar, incense, autumn leaves, and light fresh herbs. The palate however was not up to par. It was lean and flat. Fruits were watered down and acidity was a bit aggressive.
A bummer considering this is from the great ‘16 vintage.

Lovely aromas of red cherry, cedar, incense, autumn leaves, and light fresh herbs. The palate however was not up to par. It was lean and flat. Fruits were watered down and acidity was a bit aggressive.
A bummer considering this is from the great ‘16 vintage.

Aug 20th, 2023
Adam Baker

Wine from chime. Drank for Christmas Eve dinner at dads - 2022. Light and fruit forward, but as it’s opening the earthiness is coming out. Very good.

Wine from chime. Drank for Christmas Eve dinner at dads - 2022. Light and fruit forward, but as it’s opening the earthiness is coming out. Very good.

Dec 25th, 2022
Michel Bougie

Went well with carbonara. Fruity enough to cut through the fattyness of the pasta. Well balanced tanins.

Went well with carbonara. Fruity enough to cut through the fattyness of the pasta. Well balanced tanins.

Oct 10th, 2022