San Polino

Helichrysum Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese

9.263 ratings
9.16 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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Scott C

Founder / Co-director SR Wine imports

9.5

Biodynamic producer ! This is a steal , way better than a Biondi Santi at a much better price . Such great acidity and what a wine .

Biodynamic producer ! This is a steal , way better than a Biondi Santi at a much better price . Such great acidity and what a wine .

Oct 19th, 2017
Tobias Schnabel

Dicht gewobener Brunello in Riserva-Qualität. Reichhaltiger Duft nach Trockenpflaumen, eingemachten Heidelbeeren, Waldboden, schwarzem Trüffel und getrocknetem Bohnenkraut. Am Gaumen reif, dicht, mürbe und griffig. Starke Ätherik, lebhafte Säure, perfekt verbauter Alkohol. Extrem langer Nachhall.

Dicht gewobener Brunello in Riserva-Qualität. Reichhaltiger Duft nach Trockenpflaumen, eingemachten Heidelbeeren, Waldboden, schwarzem Trüffel und getrocknetem Bohnenkraut. Am Gaumen reif, dicht, mürbe und griffig. Starke Ätherik, lebhafte Säure, perfekt verbauter Alkohol. Extrem langer Nachhall.

1 person found it helpfulJan 12th, 2016
Vino Kaela

Now is the time to drink this good Brunello. Nice red fruit, potting soil earthiness and a good finish.

Now is the time to drink this good Brunello. Nice red fruit, potting soil earthiness and a good finish.

Apr 28th, 2017
Alan Featherby

Owner Italian Wine Importers

8.9

Ripe fruit with balanced tannins and acidity
Medium finish
Elegant wine

Ripe fruit with balanced tannins and acidity
Medium finish
Elegant wine

Aug 1st, 2014
Cathy Corison

Owner/Winemaker Corison Winery

Horribly corked. Couldn’t get it to my mouth. Impossible to evaluate. Terrible shame.

Horribly corked. Couldn’t get it to my mouth. Impossible to evaluate. Terrible shame.

Jul 11th, 2021
Pooneet K

Very nice brunello. Decanted 3 hours and it needs it at this stage. Wonderful fruit and great acid. Long finish and a seamless mouthfeel. Really enjoyed.

Very nice brunello. Decanted 3 hours and it needs it at this stage. Wonderful fruit and great acid. Long finish and a seamless mouthfeel. Really enjoyed.

Oct 27th, 2023
Stuart Pollack

Good but overpriced Brunello. This Brunello is just too strong for most food. It went well with Roquefort but likely nothing else. The finish is very peppery. The attack is very strong and inelegant.

Good but overpriced Brunello. This Brunello is just too strong for most food. It went well with Roquefort but likely nothing else. The finish is very peppery. The attack is very strong and inelegant.

Jun 15th, 2022
Stuart Pollack

Not ready to drink yet. It needs at least 5 more years. I can tell it will be a great wine, but now the finish is too harsh.

Not ready to drink yet. It needs at least 5 more years. I can tell it will be a great wine, but now the finish is too harsh.

Sep 30th, 2021
Clay Bullwinkel

Visited there in 2012. Luigi and Katia still great in their craft. Earthy forest minerality, leathery, plums, dark berries.

Visited there in 2012. Luigi and Katia still great in their craft. Earthy forest minerality, leathery, plums, dark berries.

Jul 26th, 2021