Tenuta Friggiali

Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese

9.1146 ratings
9.119 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
Top Notes For
Tom Casagrande

An intensely red-fruited Brunello. Nose has reams of deep, tangy red fruit. A bit of warm spice and old leather. A warm sandstone note. Broad and deeply flavored, it’s got intense fruit in the mouth, which turns a bit savory in the finish. Tannins are present in noticeable amount but relatively soft, with intense acids as well. This strikes me as wine that will be up-front and very enjoyable for the next few years, rather than one that has the brooding depth to cellar for the long term.

An intensely red-fruited Brunello. Nose has reams of deep, tangy red fruit. A bit of warm spice and old leather. A warm sandstone note. Broad and deeply flavored, it’s got intense fruit in the mouth, which turns a bit savory in the finish. Tannins are present in noticeable amount but relatively soft, with intense acids as well. This strikes me as wine that will be up-front and very enjoyable for the next few years, rather than one that has the brooding depth to cellar for the long term.

Sep 27th, 2021
Denis Roudenko

Конкретно битум и ягоды, клубника, вишня, минеральность. Вкус полный, отличная структура и кислотность. 16.5/20 (91/100)

Конкретно битум и ягоды, клубника, вишня, минеральность. Вкус полный, отличная структура и кислотность. 16.5/20 (91/100)

2 people found it helpfulFeb 20th, 2015
Andrew Lampasone

Owner Wine Watch Selections

9.3

Classic vintage for Brunello black tar truffle and dark cherry fruit. Smooth silky but still has some tannins needs time to open

Classic vintage for Brunello black tar truffle and dark cherry fruit. Smooth silky but still has some tannins needs time to open

2 people found it helpfulAug 3rd, 2014
Andrea Wilson @farmforthesoul

Enjoyed this Brunello at Flora in New York City. I was pleasantly surprised. It is very big & bold, but tasty if you take your time with it.

Enjoyed this Brunello at Flora in New York City. I was pleasantly surprised. It is very big & bold, but tasty if you take your time with it.

1 person found it helpfulApr 2nd, 2017
Mo Salem

Very nice Brunello... cherries, truffle, leather, nice finish. This wine is at it's peak, don't expect more of it.

Very nice Brunello... cherries, truffle, leather, nice finish. This wine is at it's peak, don't expect more of it.

1 person found it helpfulDec 14th, 2016
Ron Siegel

Nice drinking older Brunello bought on release showing dried cherry, Leather, earth, tobacco and violets. Very elegant with soft lush fruits. My last btl

Nice drinking older Brunello bought on release showing dried cherry, Leather, earth, tobacco and violets. Very elegant with soft lush fruits. My last btl

1 person found it helpfulAug 16th, 2016
Christanna Honer

I've yet to meet a brunello I don't like. Savory truffle like qualities with violet licorice and underripe cherry fruit w just a touch of cranberry.

I've yet to meet a brunello I don't like. Savory truffle like qualities with violet licorice and underripe cherry fruit w just a touch of cranberry.

1 person found it helpfulAug 10th, 2014
Juan Valencia

I shared the magnum with my roommate for his birthday. A little overripe fruit up front that kind of turned into an old leather and dusty kind of feel. Great body with many layers that ended with some very grippy tannins.

I shared the magnum with my roommate for his birthday. A little overripe fruit up front that kind of turned into an old leather and dusty kind of feel. Great body with many layers that ended with some very grippy tannins.

1 person found it helpfulFeb 28th, 2014
Isaac Johnson

Umami!!

Umami!!

Apr 7th, 2016
Greg McGehee

Drink now of you have it, cool BDM from last century

Drink now of you have it, cool BDM from last century

Jan 17th, 2015