Brunello di Montalcino
Brunello di Montalcino
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James Suckling (100)
An incredible benchmark for Brunello with great depth, length and power. Sour cherries, flowers, dried fruit and bark. Full and layered with intense, polished tannins. Tightens at the end. Goes on for minutes. Better in the future, but always great.Inc. TAX€879.18 -
James Suckling (97)
Such wonderful opulence and beauty. The nose shows dried flowers and minerals with blackberries and black cherries. Purity is the word. Full-bodied with incredible depth and structure and polished, silky tannins that envelop your palate. The length is really impressive. Try after 2025.Inc. TAX€497.58 -
Inc. TAX€738.47
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Vinous (93)
Today, the 1999 Brunello di Montalcino is simply gorgeous. Frankly, I am amazed (and delighted) at how it has come together. Sweet, floral and perfumed, the 1999 remains a relatively mid-weight wine by Soldera standards, but that just adds to immediacy and appeal. Stylistically, the 1999 is a delicate wine, but it has turned out far better than I ever thought it would.Inc. TAX€10,461.13 -
Inc. TAX€1,798.21
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Inc. TAX€1,276.38
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Inc. TAX€2,254.38
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Inc. TAX€4,076.95
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Vinous (97)
The truly seductive 2016 Brunello di Montalcino Piccoli Contenitori is sweetly herbal, with earth tones, black cherries and crushed stone complemented by rosy florals. Swirling unlocks an intense wave of raspberry, cedar shavings and spice. It’s silky and pliant, but with a tannic structure that comes on fast, but doesn’t get in the way of its pure wild berry fruits, as zesty acidity keeps the energy high throughout. This is vivid to the last, as saturating minerality adds a savory flair, and lavender-tinged red berries echo on and on through the classically structured and youthfully chewy finale. Just wow.Inc. TAX€2,722.42 -
Vinous (93)
Very bright light red. Aromas and flavors of strawberry, sour red cherry, orange peel and violet. Tart and fresh on entry, then picks up volume and flesh with aeration. Finishes suave and long, with a repeating note of violet and sour red cherry. A very clean, pure wine but that strikes me as a little less fleshy and ripe than some other recent Brunellos from Stella di Campalto.Inc. TAX€3,622.38 -
Vinous (95)
I could sit with this glass of 2013 Stella di Campalto Brunello di Montalcino Riserva for hours, simply taking in its bouquet, as it rises up from the glass with an alluring and intoxicating display of crushed ripe strawberries, both rich and sweet, giving way to exotic spice, rhubarb, dusty florals, and mineral tones. On the palate, it’s taking a turn to the savory side, as fleshy textures are offset by zesty acids, with a mix of cherry sauce, spice, wild herbs, and minerals drenching the senses, as pretty inner floral tones develop. It finishes fresh, yet buzzing with energy, contrasted by a tart berry twang, with resonating minerals, spice, and just a hint of fine tannin. This is so clean, so pure, and so easy to like, yet decidedly savory as well. The 2013 Riserva will have a lot of fans and comes off to me as a perfect mix of the 2008 and 2010 vintages.Inc. TAX€3,532.38 -
James Suckling (96)
There’s freshness galore here i,n the form of orange zest and citrus peel. But this Brunello isn’t short on power either; red licorice, cardamom and dried hibiscus pepper the nose. To support the ripe fruit are layers of sinewy tannins and gliding acidity, making for an altogether sophisticated and edgy impression. Refined and elegant on the long finish. Drink from 2023.Inc. TAX€379.98 -
Wine Enthusiast (97)
Focused and loaded with finesse, this opens with enticing aromas of menthol, graphite, rose and forest floor. Full bodied and delicious, the linear, energized palate features ripe Marasca cherry, licorice, mint and vanilla before a coffee-bean finish. Firm, polished tannins and fresh acidity provide support. *Editors’ Choice* (KO)Inc. TAX€371.58 -
Kerin O’Keefe (97)
Another fragrant offering from the vintage, this radiant red opens with enticing scents of wild herb, new leather, violet and dark spice before seguing into hints of underbrush and truffle. Still young and tightly wound, the full-bodied, linear palate offers red cherry, spiced cranberry, star anise and blood orange before a saline mineral finish. Firm, refined tannins bright acidity provide balance. Drink 2026–2033. 14.5% abv. Kerin O’Keefe November 2022Inc. TAX€372.78 -
Inc. TAX€620.87
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James Suckling (100)
This is quite a remarkable wine that prompts a vision of looking out over a vast orchard of glistening red cherries and red plums, weighing down gnarled, bark-scented trunks. Beneath the fragant canopy, luscious clay soils are interspersed with ferrous deposits and fresh grass stirs. Viscous layers of pure red fruit pour into the palate, soaking the mouth from top to bottom in profuse layers of spices and orange zest. The tannins have the muscle of a bodybuilder, but the acidity dances through the mouth like a ballerina. The finish is limitless.Inc. TAX€1,147.67 -
Wine Spectator (98)
Cherry, strawberry, earth and mineral flavors provide immediate appeal up front, while the dense structure indicates this red will evolve steadily over a few decades. Underbrush and tobacco elements seep in around the edges, but the beam of fruit persists. Best from 2025 through 2050. 330 cases made, 60 cases imported.Inc. TAX€1,019.58 -
Vinous (91)
Crushed hard red candies, dusty rose and autumnal spices create a deeply alluring bouquet as the 2020 Rosso di Montalcino opens in the glass. This is soft and round with juicy acidity that further enlivens its ripe red berries as peppery inner florals form toward the close. The 2020 leaves a gentle coating of tannins through the mouthwatering finale. This may possess the more immediate feel of the vintage, but the balance is impeccable.Inc. TAX€165.18 -
Inc. TAX€1,386.02
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Inc. TAX€241.72
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Wine Advocate (94)
The certified organic Tassi 2019 Brunello di Montalcino mirrors some of the qualities we saw in the new Rosso (Greppino 193) with a bright and lifted presentation. There is red cherry, pastry cream, plum and rose tea. The effect is delicate and elegant with fine, chalky tannins. These are the good kind of drying tannins that also remain silky. This wine is enjoyable on all fronts, but it won't be ready for prime-time drinking for another year or so.Inc. TAX€404.92 -
Wine Advocate (95)
The Tassi 2019 Brunello di Montalcino Vigna Colombaiolo has a different character compared to the Giuseppe Tassi. This wine has a thicker weaving with more texture and fruit weight. This wine is horizontal in its delivery and the other is vertical. There are hints of marjoram, star anise and wild sage that add spice over a medium to full-bodied approach.Inc. TAX€824.92 -
Wine Advocate (97)
The organic Tassi 2019 Brunello di Montalcino Giuseppe Tassi has a dusty quality with petrichor and crushed stone. Those mineral tones frame a core of wild cherry, redcurrant, small forest berries, grilled herb and pressed blue flower. Tassi kicks it out of the ballpark with this very refined and elegant Brunello. The tannins are almost glossy or polished in a delicate, tactile manner.Inc. TAX€824.92 -
Delving into the heart of Tuscany, the Tassi Rosso di Montalcino 2020 is a testament to Italian craftsmanship. This alluring wine hails from Fracassi's estate, located in the esteemed Montalcino region, celebrated for its superior grape yields. The Tassi Rosso di Montalcino 2020 echoes its lineage: an extravagant red, charmingly complex yet unpretentious.
A meticulous selection of Sangiovese grapes fuels its richness, skilfully processed in stainless steel vats to maintain the purity of the fruit's character. The tantalising flavours of ripe cherry and fresh violets seem to dance with hints of warm spices and earthly undertones, and the sultry finish is delectably persistent.
An accompaniment to elegant dining or enjoyed in solitary pleasure, the Tassi Rosso di Montalcino 2020 is an ode to the symbiotic relationship between nature and man's unwavering pursuit of perfection.
Inc. TAX€186.52 -
A superlative embodiment of Tuscany's renowned wine tradition, Terralsole Brunello di Montalcino 2010 2010 is a masterpiece of impeccable viticulture and winemaking prowess. Grown, harvested and bottled in the idyllic Tuscan hills of Montalcino, Italy - this beauty shines with its deep garnet colour and complex aromas.
By renowned winemaker Mario Bollag, this vintage boasts an inimitable expression of the local Sangiovese Grosso grapes, benefited from a meticulous aging process in French oak barrels – adding richness to its profile. It presents an exquisite bouquet of ripe cherries, plums, and hints of Mediterranean herbs, paired with subtle undertones of tobacco and sweet spices.
On the palate, Terralsole Brunello di Montalcino 2010 2010 captivates with a harmonious balance of tannins, acidity, and depth of flavours. Its refined finish punctuated with lingering notes of dried fruits and spices, makes it an irresistible indulgence for any discerning oenophile. A stellar representation of Terralsole's commitment to quality and authenticity.
Inc. TAX€605.39 -
Experience the refined elegance of the Torre Brunello Montalcino 2019, a spectacular embodiment of Italian viticulture from Torre's distinguished vineyards situated in the heart of Tuscany. Produced from 100% hand-selected Sangiovese grapes, this vintage underwent a traditional maturation process in Slovenian oak casks for over 48 months, cultivating its characteristic, deep garnet hue and robust, well-structured palette.
Heralded for its enticingly complex aroma, unwind delightful hints of black cherries, variations of wild berries, and a subtle note of spice with every sip. Torre’s Brunello Montalcino 2019 continues to entice your palette, delivering a beautifully balanced flavour profile—earthy undertones of cocoa blend with a resonating minerality, graced with a soft, yet persistent finish.
Historic wine producer, Torre, renowned for their adherence to strict DOCG regulations, have once again showcased unmatched skill and meticulous craftsmanship with the Torre Brunello Montalcino 2019, making it a sublime selection for even the most discerning of sommeliers.
Inc. TAX€611.32 -
Vinous (94+)
Balsam herbs, cocoa and sweet white smoke give way to crushed black cherry and plum as the 2017 Brunello di Montalcino blossoms in the glass. This is elegance personified, silky, deep and round, yet delivering a core of saline-minerality that creates a savory sensation – umami, in a way – with masses of ripe red fruits and confectionary spices to contrast. The tannins are sweet and round, presenting a chiseled structure; yet it’s not forceful. This tapers off with a tart twang of sour wild berries under an air of lavender and violets. Wow; there is so much concentration and depth here, but also balance. In fact, there’s hardly a sign of this being from a difficult vintage. While I expect it will have a shorter life than an Uccelliera Brunello from a classic year, the 2017 should not be missed.Inc. TAX€798.47 -
Inc. TAX€221.27
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Vinous (91+)
(14.5% alcohol): Fully saturated dark red. Expressive aromas of red cherry, blackcurrant, licorice, graphite and chocolatey oak are complicated by hints of iron and leather. Broad, ripe and lush but quite dry, offering outstanding depth to the tarry red fruit and mocha flavors but tightening up considerably on the back end. The substantial tannins turned a bit tougher with aeration; I'd lay this down for a few years. This ought to be splendid with another five to six years of cellaring.Inc. TAX€679.75 -
James Suckling (98)
A juicy, young Brunello with berry, dried mushroom and flower character. Orange peel, too. Full body, firm and velvety tannins and a flavorful finish. So complex and beautiful. It goes on for minutes. I love the balance that makes it so enjoyable to try now but it will age for decades ahead. Try to leave it until 2021.Inc. TAX€609.18
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James Suckling (100)
An incredible benchmark for Brunello with great depth, length and power. Sour cherries, flowers, dried fruit and bark. Full and layered with intense, polished tannins. Tightens at the end. Goes on for minutes. Better in the future, but always great.In Bond€714.00 -
James Suckling (97)
Such wonderful opulence and beauty. The nose shows dried flowers and minerals with blackberries and black cherries. Purity is the word. Full-bodied with incredible depth and structure and polished, silky tannins that envelop your palate. The length is really impressive. Try after 2025.In Bond€396.00 -
In Bond€593.00
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Vinous (93)
Today, the 1999 Brunello di Montalcino is simply gorgeous. Frankly, I am amazed (and delighted) at how it has come together. Sweet, floral and perfumed, the 1999 remains a relatively mid-weight wine by Soldera standards, but that just adds to immediacy and appeal. Stylistically, the 1999 is a delicate wine, but it has turned out far better than I ever thought it would.In Bond€8,695.00 -
In Bond€1,480.00
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In Bond€1,045.00
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In Bond€1,860.00
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In Bond€3,375.00
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Vinous (97)
The truly seductive 2016 Brunello di Montalcino Piccoli Contenitori is sweetly herbal, with earth tones, black cherries and crushed stone complemented by rosy florals. Swirling unlocks an intense wave of raspberry, cedar shavings and spice. It’s silky and pliant, but with a tannic structure that comes on fast, but doesn’t get in the way of its pure wild berry fruits, as zesty acidity keeps the energy high throughout. This is vivid to the last, as saturating minerality adds a savory flair, and lavender-tinged red berries echo on and on through the classically structured and youthfully chewy finale. Just wow.In Bond€2,250.00 -
Vinous (93)
Very bright light red. Aromas and flavors of strawberry, sour red cherry, orange peel and violet. Tart and fresh on entry, then picks up volume and flesh with aeration. Finishes suave and long, with a repeating note of violet and sour red cherry. A very clean, pure wine but that strikes me as a little less fleshy and ripe than some other recent Brunellos from Stella di Campalto.In Bond€3,000.00 -
Vinous (95)
I could sit with this glass of 2013 Stella di Campalto Brunello di Montalcino Riserva for hours, simply taking in its bouquet, as it rises up from the glass with an alluring and intoxicating display of crushed ripe strawberries, both rich and sweet, giving way to exotic spice, rhubarb, dusty florals, and mineral tones. On the palate, it’s taking a turn to the savory side, as fleshy textures are offset by zesty acids, with a mix of cherry sauce, spice, wild herbs, and minerals drenching the senses, as pretty inner floral tones develop. It finishes fresh, yet buzzing with energy, contrasted by a tart berry twang, with resonating minerals, spice, and just a hint of fine tannin. This is so clean, so pure, and so easy to like, yet decidedly savory as well. The 2013 Riserva will have a lot of fans and comes off to me as a perfect mix of the 2008 and 2010 vintages.In Bond€2,925.00 -
James Suckling (96)
There’s freshness galore here i,n the form of orange zest and citrus peel. But this Brunello isn’t short on power either; red licorice, cardamom and dried hibiscus pepper the nose. To support the ripe fruit are layers of sinewy tannins and gliding acidity, making for an altogether sophisticated and edgy impression. Refined and elegant on the long finish. Drink from 2023.In Bond€298.00 -
Wine Enthusiast (97)
Focused and loaded with finesse, this opens with enticing aromas of menthol, graphite, rose and forest floor. Full bodied and delicious, the linear, energized palate features ripe Marasca cherry, licorice, mint and vanilla before a coffee-bean finish. Firm, polished tannins and fresh acidity provide support. *Editors’ Choice* (KO)In Bond€291.00 -
Kerin O’Keefe (97)
Another fragrant offering from the vintage, this radiant red opens with enticing scents of wild herb, new leather, violet and dark spice before seguing into hints of underbrush and truffle. Still young and tightly wound, the full-bodied, linear palate offers red cherry, spiced cranberry, star anise and blood orange before a saline mineral finish. Firm, refined tannins bright acidity provide balance. Drink 2026–2033. 14.5% abv. Kerin O’Keefe November 2022In Bond€292.00 -
In Bond€495.00
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James Suckling (100)
This is quite a remarkable wine that prompts a vision of looking out over a vast orchard of glistening red cherries and red plums, weighing down gnarled, bark-scented trunks. Beneath the fragant canopy, luscious clay soils are interspersed with ferrous deposits and fresh grass stirs. Viscous layers of pure red fruit pour into the palate, soaking the mouth from top to bottom in profuse layers of spices and orange zest. The tannins have the muscle of a bodybuilder, but the acidity dances through the mouth like a ballerina. The finish is limitless.In Bond€934.00 -
Wine Spectator (98)
Cherry, strawberry, earth and mineral flavors provide immediate appeal up front, while the dense structure indicates this red will evolve steadily over a few decades. Underbrush and tobacco elements seep in around the edges, but the beam of fruit persists. Best from 2025 through 2050. 330 cases made, 60 cases imported.In Bond€831.00 -
Vinous (91)
Crushed hard red candies, dusty rose and autumnal spices create a deeply alluring bouquet as the 2020 Rosso di Montalcino opens in the glass. This is soft and round with juicy acidity that further enlivens its ripe red berries as peppery inner florals form toward the close. The 2020 leaves a gentle coating of tannins through the mouthwatering finale. This may possess the more immediate feel of the vintage, but the balance is impeccable.In Bond€119.00 -
In Bond€1,136.36
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In Bond€179.00
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Wine Advocate (94)
The certified organic Tassi 2019 Brunello di Montalcino mirrors some of the qualities we saw in the new Rosso (Greppino 193) with a bright and lifted presentation. There is red cherry, pastry cream, plum and rose tea. The effect is delicate and elegant with fine, chalky tannins. These are the good kind of drying tannins that also remain silky. This wine is enjoyable on all fronts, but it won't be ready for prime-time drinking for another year or so.In Bond€315.00 -
Wine Advocate (95)
The Tassi 2019 Brunello di Montalcino Vigna Colombaiolo has a different character compared to the Giuseppe Tassi. This wine has a thicker weaving with more texture and fruit weight. This wine is horizontal in its delivery and the other is vertical. There are hints of marjoram, star anise and wild sage that add spice over a medium to full-bodied approach.In Bond€665.00 -
Wine Advocate (97)
The organic Tassi 2019 Brunello di Montalcino Giuseppe Tassi has a dusty quality with petrichor and crushed stone. Those mineral tones frame a core of wild cherry, redcurrant, small forest berries, grilled herb and pressed blue flower. Tassi kicks it out of the ballpark with this very refined and elegant Brunello. The tannins are almost glossy or polished in a delicate, tactile manner.In Bond€665.00 -
Delving into the heart of Tuscany, the Tassi Rosso di Montalcino 2020 is a testament to Italian craftsmanship. This alluring wine hails from Fracassi's estate, located in the esteemed Montalcino region, celebrated for its superior grape yields. The Tassi Rosso di Montalcino 2020 echoes its lineage: an extravagant red, charmingly complex yet unpretentious.
A meticulous selection of Sangiovese grapes fuels its richness, skilfully processed in stainless steel vats to maintain the purity of the fruit's character. The tantalising flavours of ripe cherry and fresh violets seem to dance with hints of warm spices and earthly undertones, and the sultry finish is delectably persistent.
An accompaniment to elegant dining or enjoyed in solitary pleasure, the Tassi Rosso di Montalcino 2020 is an ode to the symbiotic relationship between nature and man's unwavering pursuit of perfection.
In Bond€133.00 -
A superlative embodiment of Tuscany's renowned wine tradition, Terralsole Brunello di Montalcino 2010 2010 is a masterpiece of impeccable viticulture and winemaking prowess. Grown, harvested and bottled in the idyllic Tuscan hills of Montalcino, Italy - this beauty shines with its deep garnet colour and complex aromas.
By renowned winemaker Mario Bollag, this vintage boasts an inimitable expression of the local Sangiovese Grosso grapes, benefited from a meticulous aging process in French oak barrels – adding richness to its profile. It presents an exquisite bouquet of ripe cherries, plums, and hints of Mediterranean herbs, paired with subtle undertones of tobacco and sweet spices.
On the palate, Terralsole Brunello di Montalcino 2010 2010 captivates with a harmonious balance of tannins, acidity, and depth of flavours. Its refined finish punctuated with lingering notes of dried fruits and spices, makes it an irresistible indulgence for any discerning oenophile. A stellar representation of Terralsole's commitment to quality and authenticity.
In Bond€486.00 -
Experience the refined elegance of the Torre Brunello Montalcino 2019, a spectacular embodiment of Italian viticulture from Torre's distinguished vineyards situated in the heart of Tuscany. Produced from 100% hand-selected Sangiovese grapes, this vintage underwent a traditional maturation process in Slovenian oak casks for over 48 months, cultivating its characteristic, deep garnet hue and robust, well-structured palette.
Heralded for its enticingly complex aroma, unwind delightful hints of black cherries, variations of wild berries, and a subtle note of spice with every sip. Torre’s Brunello Montalcino 2019 continues to entice your palette, delivering a beautifully balanced flavour profile—earthy undertones of cocoa blend with a resonating minerality, graced with a soft, yet persistent finish.
Historic wine producer, Torre, renowned for their adherence to strict DOCG regulations, have once again showcased unmatched skill and meticulous craftsmanship with the Torre Brunello Montalcino 2019, making it a sublime selection for even the most discerning of sommeliers.
In Bond€487.00 -
Vinous (94+)
Balsam herbs, cocoa and sweet white smoke give way to crushed black cherry and plum as the 2017 Brunello di Montalcino blossoms in the glass. This is elegance personified, silky, deep and round, yet delivering a core of saline-minerality that creates a savory sensation – umami, in a way – with masses of ripe red fruits and confectionary spices to contrast. The tannins are sweet and round, presenting a chiseled structure; yet it’s not forceful. This tapers off with a tart twang of sour wild berries under an air of lavender and violets. Wow; there is so much concentration and depth here, but also balance. In fact, there’s hardly a sign of this being from a difficult vintage. While I expect it will have a shorter life than an Uccelliera Brunello from a classic year, the 2017 should not be missed.In Bond€643.00 -
In Bond€162.00
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Vinous (91+)
(14.5% alcohol): Fully saturated dark red. Expressive aromas of red cherry, blackcurrant, licorice, graphite and chocolatey oak are complicated by hints of iron and leather. Broad, ripe and lush but quite dry, offering outstanding depth to the tarry red fruit and mocha flavors but tightening up considerably on the back end. The substantial tannins turned a bit tougher with aeration; I'd lay this down for a few years. This ought to be splendid with another five to six years of cellaring.In Bond€544.00 -
James Suckling (98)
A juicy, young Brunello with berry, dried mushroom and flower character. Orange peel, too. Full body, firm and velvety tannins and a flavorful finish. So complex and beautiful. It goes on for minutes. I love the balance that makes it so enjoyable to try now but it will age for decades ahead. Try to leave it until 2021.In Bond€489.00