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Il Veltro Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese

9.093 ratings
8.913 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
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Il Veltro is a newbie Brunello from Montalcino, medium Ruby with fragrant berry fruit, spice and earthy notes. On the palate red berry flavors, with licorice, spice, pepper and earthy mineral feel. Fine soft tannins, medium+ savory finish ending with a mushroom and cedar notes. An ok wine!

Il Veltro is a newbie Brunello from Montalcino, medium Ruby with fragrant berry fruit, spice and earthy notes. On the palate red berry flavors, with licorice, spice, pepper and earthy mineral feel. Fine soft tannins, medium+ savory finish ending with a mushroom and cedar notes. An ok wine!

Mar 29th, 2021
Andrew Lampasone

Owner Wine Watch Selections

9.0

This is one of the biggest producers and a very forward and drinkable vintage

This is one of the biggest producers and a very forward and drinkable vintage

1 person found it helpfulJan 6th, 2015
Adam Jesberger

Flabby. Not much going on here. Boring fruit and minimal earth. Drinkable but a little boring.

Flabby. Not much going on here. Boring fruit and minimal earth. Drinkable but a little boring.

1 person found it helpfulSep 15th, 2014
Peter van den Besselaar

Vintage 2011

Vintage 2011

Nov 26th, 2016
Alyse Thomas

👌🍷

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May 19th, 2015
Stephen Howell

Cellarbrations at Cottesloe Western Australia, Certified Specialist of Wine (CSW)

8.0

Alarm bells for me on the nose. I hope I'm reading it wrong in that department l, I'm tempted to think something is wrong with it. Where is the fruit?. Nose is hard to read. A deap, full and strong pallet with very present acidity... VERY lean style, needs a nice rare steak. Could never enjoy this on its own. With food? Probably another story.

Alarm bells for me on the nose. I hope I'm reading it wrong in that department l, I'm tempted to think something is wrong with it. Where is the fruit?. Nose is hard to read. A deap, full and strong pallet with very present acidity... VERY lean style, needs a nice rare steak. Could never enjoy this on its own. With food? Probably another story.

Feb 10th, 2015
Jeff Shaw

04 Brunello col d'orcia. Complex but very smooth.

04 Brunello col d'orcia. Complex but very smooth.

Dec 13th, 2012
Sarah

I bought this 2004 bottle in 2009 on my honey moon. I’m drinking it now in 2021 on my would be anniversary with my soon to be ex husband as we toast to our 3 beautiful daughters. We are enjoying and glad that we stored it correctly/ sufficiently.
One thing we got right I guess 🤣

I bought this 2004 bottle in 2009 on my honey moon. I’m drinking it now in 2021 on my would be anniversary with my soon to be ex husband as we toast to our 3 beautiful daughters. We are enjoying and glad that we stored it correctly/ sufficiently.
One thing we got right I guess 🤣

Jul 24th, 2021
Mike Holzer

Drank last night and don’t remember the full profile but damn good. Good fruit with very subtle to nonexistent tannins. Good length. Last bottle and better than last one opened. Drink 2005 brunellos now.

Drank last night and don’t remember the full profile but damn good. Good fruit with very subtle to nonexistent tannins. Good length. Last bottle and better than last one opened. Drink 2005 brunellos now.

Jan 16th, 2021
Mike Holzer

Red fruit, tobacco , red licorice raspberry . Cherry . Smooth tannins. Great taste/mid palate but a little short on the length for a brunello. 1 bottle left drink over next 1-2 years.

Red fruit, tobacco , red licorice raspberry . Cherry . Smooth tannins. Great taste/mid palate but a little short on the length for a brunello. 1 bottle left drink over next 1-2 years.

May 11th, 2020