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Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese

9.2394 ratings
9.283 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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9.7

Cedar and mint hints complement depths of musky red currant and dried cherries as the darkly alluring 2016 Brunello di Montalcino smolders up from the glass. This is a model of purity, with textures of pure silk. It's vibrant, verging on nervous acidity, mixing ripe strawberry with a tart cranberry crunch as orange traces add further depth toward the close. Still structured yet not aggressively so, the 2016 finishes long and staining. A gentle tug of fine tannins adds youthful poise as the cheeks pucker for another sip. This is already showing beautifully, yet patience is recommended. (Eric Guido, Vinous, December 2023)

Cedar and mint hints complement depths of musky red currant and dried cherries as the darkly alluring 2016 Brunello di Montalcino smolders up from the glass. This is a model of purity, with textures of pure silk. It's vibrant, verging on nervous acidity, mixing ripe strawberry with a tart cranberry crunch as orange traces add further depth toward the close. Still structured yet not aggressively so, the 2016 finishes long and staining. A gentle tug of fine tannins adds youthful poise as the cheeks pucker for another sip. This is already showing beautifully, yet patience is recommended. (Eric Guido, Vinous, December 2023)

Dec 8th, 2023
Jeremy Shanker

Sommelier at RN74

9.3

Just entering its drinking window. Totally underrated estate.

Just entering its drinking window. Totally underrated estate.

Jul 9th, 2022
Bob McDonald

Very savoury aromatics - earthy , mushrooms, wet nappy, leather, plums. The palate is medium bodied finishing with grippy fine powdery tannins - a little astringent. This wine is middle aged and will carry on through to the mid 2020’s. I have had better Brunellos. Will put it down to the vintage where there are differing views. Parker said 2012 was 88/100 and “ready to drink”.

Very savoury aromatics - earthy , mushrooms, wet nappy, leather, plums. The palate is medium bodied finishing with grippy fine powdery tannins - a little astringent. This wine is middle aged and will carry on through to the mid 2020’s. I have had better Brunellos. Will put it down to the vintage where there are differing views. Parker said 2012 was 88/100 and “ready to drink”.

Oct 6th, 2021
Sipping Fine Wine

Ruby with berry fruit, fragrant spice and floral notes. On the palate flavors of cherry, raspberry and licorice with notes of smoky pepper spice, tangy mineral feel. Fine tannins, medium+ savory finish ending with a vanilla, tobacco, cacao wrapped in an earthy character. Nice!

Ruby with berry fruit, fragrant spice and floral notes. On the palate flavors of cherry, raspberry and licorice with notes of smoky pepper spice, tangy mineral feel. Fine tannins, medium+ savory finish ending with a vanilla, tobacco, cacao wrapped in an earthy character. Nice!

Sep 11th, 2021
Mike Saviage

Reddish tawny and opaque. A food wine kind of nose. Dark fruit, wood and spice. A good wine to go with the Italian fare this evening.

Reddish tawny and opaque. A food wine kind of nose. Dark fruit, wood and spice. A good wine to go with the Italian fare this evening.

Nov 28th, 2020
Mike Saviage

Dark garnet color. Nice nose with notes of black cherry, leather, spices, dark flowers and some soil. Lots of structure and acidity in the mouth. Paired nicely with homemade pasta and sauce.

Dark garnet color. Nice nose with notes of black cherry, leather, spices, dark flowers and some soil. Lots of structure and acidity in the mouth. Paired nicely with homemade pasta and sauce.

Sep 3rd, 2019
Shay A
9.2

This still needs a bit of time. Quite tart. Showed a lot of rose petal and tar upfront...maybe even some iron? Very underripe fresh squeezed blackberries and black cherry on the palate, with underbrush and cedar.

This still needs a bit of time. Quite tart. Showed a lot of rose petal and tar upfront...maybe even some iron? Very underripe fresh squeezed blackberries and black cherry on the palate, with underbrush and cedar.

Mar 24th, 2019
Greg Koslosky

Still young but a great and serious bottle of Brunello. Hold for 5 more years .

Still young but a great and serious bottle of Brunello. Hold for 5 more years .

Jan 7th, 2019
Charlie Evans

Not normally the biggest fan of Brunello but this was outstanding. Deep, dark fruits, a hint of leather, and incredibly surprising acidity.

Not normally the biggest fan of Brunello but this was outstanding. Deep, dark fruits, a hint of leather, and incredibly surprising acidity.

Sep 21st, 2018
Cathy Corison

Owner/Winemaker Corison Winery

8.7

Sadly, slightly corked. Nice wine underneath. Hard to rate under the circumstances.

Sadly, slightly corked. Nice wine underneath. Hard to rate under the circumstances.

Sep 11th, 2018