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Riserva Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese

9.317 ratings
8.84 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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David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

On the nose, stewed, slightly sweet & sour cherries, strawberries, red licorice/cola, dry hay, soft, understated green pepper, loamy soils, limestone and bright red, fresh florals. The mouthfeel is lush, rich, round and still fresh. The tannins are soft and nearly completely resolved. It's right around it's peak 20 years down the road. Sweet & slightly sour cherries, poached strawberries, cranberry juice, strawberry licorice/cola, red fresh florals, soft, elegant limestone minerals, crushed dry rocks, dry stones, dry hay, suede style leather, round mouth watering acidity and a long elegant finish that lasts well over a minute. The owners are Giancarlo and Nuccia Glode. They purchased the winery in 1984. The Winemaker's are Alberto Montefiori & Paola Gloder. 80 acres of the estate are under vine. Of these, around 38 arces were planted in 70s and are in the process or have been replanted in order to accommodate more dense plantings. Oak use is new Slovenian oak barrels and 500 Liter French oak barrels. The two different sizes of barrels affect bouquet and tannin differently. Total production is 90-95,000 bottles or 7,700 cases. Photos of; the estate, large oak vats, tasting room and grounds. Beautiful property!

On the nose, stewed, slightly sweet & sour cherries, strawberries, red licorice/cola, dry hay, soft, understated green pepper, loamy soils, limestone and bright red, fresh florals. The mouthfeel is lush, rich, round and still fresh. The tannins are soft and nearly completely resolved. It's right around it's peak 20 years down the road. Sweet & slightly sour cherries, poached strawberries, cranberry juice, strawberry licorice/cola, red fresh florals, soft, elegant limestone minerals, crushed dry rocks, dry stones, dry hay, suede style leather, round mouth watering acidity and a long elegant finish that lasts well over a minute. The owners are Giancarlo and Nuccia Glode. They purchased the winery in 1984. The Winemaker's are Alberto Montefiori & Paola Gloder. 80 acres of the estate are under vine. Of these, around 38 arces were planted in 70s and are in the process or have been replanted in order to accommodate more dense plantings. Oak use is new Slovenian oak barrels and 500 Liter French oak barrels. The two different sizes of barrels affect bouquet and tannin differently. Total production is 90-95,000 bottles or 7,700 cases. Photos of; the estate, large oak vats, tasting room and grounds. Beautiful property!

1 person found it helpfulJul 1st, 2017
Cyrus Hazzard

Concierge Wine Sales Total Wine & More

8.7

Tasted blind out of Magnum, Yep it's Brunello. Tasted hot, typical plummyness, high acidity. Still not a fan of Brunello.

Tasted blind out of Magnum, Yep it's Brunello. Tasted hot, typical plummyness, high acidity. Still not a fan of Brunello.

Dec 7th, 2014
Sam Rethmeier

Soft and pretty

Soft and pretty

Oct 4th, 2013
Jeroen Koenen

Crunchy cherries and cranberries, soft spice, oak and earth, integrated tannines and mouthwatering acidity.
Great freshness and vivacity, in a wonderful spot right now!

Crunchy cherries and cranberries, soft spice, oak and earth, integrated tannines and mouthwatering acidity.
Great freshness and vivacity, in a wonderful spot right now!

Nov 4th, 2021
Halsey Cook

Perfect with the chestnut risotto

Perfect with the chestnut risotto

Jan 1st, 2018
Eric Waxman

For our Italian themed New Years Eve dinner. Roast Pork Loin, polenta and an absolutely outstanding Brunello. Ripe fruit, earth well balance. Great match for the food.

For our Italian themed New Years Eve dinner. Roast Pork Loin, polenta and an absolutely outstanding Brunello. Ripe fruit, earth well balance. Great match for the food.

Jan 1st, 2018
Eric Waxman

One of my favorite Brunellos. The Riserva is particularly good and the 1997 is perfect right now. Great blend of fruit and earth. Everything you could want in this varietal.

One of my favorite Brunellos. The Riserva is particularly good and the 1997 is perfect right now. Great blend of fruit and earth. Everything you could want in this varietal.

Dec 19th, 2016
Eric Schadel

Very funky; took a long time to resolve. Would like to try another bottle for comparison.

Very funky; took a long time to resolve. Would like to try another bottle for comparison.

Jul 11th, 2016
Jeff Hollinden

Beautiful wine, but fruit has really dropped off. A little past its prime.

Beautiful wine, but fruit has really dropped off. A little past its prime.

Dec 21st, 2015
Sameer Nayar

Fabulous

Fabulous

Jul 6th, 2013