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Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese

9.216 ratings
9.24 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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9.5

The 2016 Brunello di Montalcino opens slowly in the glass, inward and darkly floral. The nose hints at black currants, underbrush, exotic spices and crushed ashen stone, as if the soils of this Tavernelle estate have been imparted into its bouquet. This soothes with textures of pure silk, stepping lightly, as a wave of ripe red and black fruits easily flow across the palate, guided by saline-tinged acidity. Orange notes add contrast. The 2016 finishes staining and long, placing its minerality front and center. A saturation of fine tannins frames the experience as traces of licorice slowly fade. It's like liquid earth, yet juicy. Wow. A fantastic performance. (Eric Guido, Vinous, December 2023)

The 2016 Brunello di Montalcino opens slowly in the glass, inward and darkly floral. The nose hints at black currants, underbrush, exotic spices and crushed ashen stone, as if the soils of this Tavernelle estate have been imparted into its bouquet. This soothes with textures of pure silk, stepping lightly, as a wave of ripe red and black fruits easily flow across the palate, guided by saline-tinged acidity. Orange notes add contrast. The 2016 finishes staining and long, placing its minerality front and center. A saturation of fine tannins frames the experience as traces of licorice slowly fade. It's like liquid earth, yet juicy. Wow. A fantastic performance. (Eric Guido, Vinous, December 2023)

Dec 8th, 2023
Cathy Corison

Owner/Winemaker Corison Winery

8.7

Quiet. Lean and mean. Very tannic.

Quiet. Lean and mean. Very tannic.

Aug 5th, 2021
Eric

This is a serious brunello. Light color and totally closed on open. With patience, it begins to open up over 2 hours. More time would have been rewarded, but hey, I was thirsty. Pretty, wound-up fruit. Nice, nice finish. Really enjoyed this 2016.

This is a serious brunello. Light color and totally closed on open. With patience, it begins to open up over 2 hours. More time would have been rewarded, but hey, I was thirsty. Pretty, wound-up fruit. Nice, nice finish. Really enjoyed this 2016.

1 person found it helpfulApr 10th, 2021
Steve Rura

Rainy weather wine. Quite smooth and delicate upon opening. Red jammy fruit with herbal, tannic finish. Going to wait a few hours for the next taste.

Rainy weather wine. Quite smooth and delicate upon opening. Red jammy fruit with herbal, tannic finish. Going to wait a few hours for the next taste.

Oct 2nd, 2022
Mark

Elway’s in Denver. Monica the sommelier recommended it. So good. Great depth. A lot of earth and minerality.

Elway’s in Denver. Monica the sommelier recommended it. So good. Great depth. A lot of earth and minerality.

Oct 17th, 2021
Henry Fuseler

9/2021. Nice Brunello. Big flavor and feel. Paired well with all the food we had at the Wild Olive in Charleston SC.

9/2021. Nice Brunello. Big flavor and feel. Paired well with all the food we had at the Wild Olive in Charleston SC.

Sep 20th, 2021
Mike Lev

Pencil shavings. Lots of them. Sangiovese love.

Pencil shavings. Lots of them. Sangiovese love.

Jun 8th, 2021
Gabriel Barab

Gabriel had this a day ago

Gabriel had this a day ago

Mar 27th, 2024
Clare Centanni

Clare had this a year ago

Clare had this a year ago

Feb 13th, 2023
Kyle Mullen

Kyle had this 2 years ago

Kyle had this 2 years ago

Mar 6th, 2022