Brunello di Montalcino
Brunello di Montalcino
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Vinous (97)
I’m not sure how Il Poggione manages to remain one of the largest producers of Brunello, maintaining such a high level of quality and turning out some of the best wines of the vintage year after year - but they do. The 2016 Brunello di Montalcino is yet another stunning example. Depths of mineral-encased black cherries, sage, allspice, licorice, tobacco and crushed violets lift up from the glass. It’s seamlessly silky, even as the palate is peppered with tart red and black berries, nervous acids and savory exotic spices. This shows the density and weight of the vintage in a youthfully monolithic stance, yet with all the necessary components to maintain perfect balance. The 2016 Il Poggione seems to fold in upon itself through the finish, which is dark, mysterious and structured, with only hints of black tea and licorice to tempt the imagination. It’s a classic in the making.Inc. TAX€300.78 -
Wine Enthusiast (95)
Underbrush, camphor and new leather aromas get together with grilled herbs. Full-bodied and structured, it also shows restraint, featuring dried black cherry, licorice and tobacco alongside firm, fine-grained tannins.Inc. TAX€288.78 -
Vinous (96+)
Impressing from the first tilt of the glass, the 2018 Brunello di Montalcino makes itself known, with a heady burst of exotic spice and crushed ashen stone giving way to dried black cherries and grilled herbs. This combines the energy of the vintage with the dark balsamic-tinged fruits of Montalcino’s southern reaches, as zesty acidity maintains balance throughout, and flinty minerals saturate toward the close. It finishes long, savory and structured, yet its tannins are more rounded than anticipated, creating both a classic feel, but also leaving a mouthwatering sensation that tricks the taster back to the glass for more. Easily one of the top wines of the vintage, the 2018 is not to be missed.Inc. TAX€253.98 -
Vinous (96)
The 2019 Brunello di Montalcino pulls the taster close to the glass with its dark and earthy blend of crushed ashen stones, giving way to rosemary, cedar, exotic spice and a core of raspberry preserves. Enveloping and serene, this flows across the palate like pure silk, steadily building in tension as tart wild berries and orange hints give way to a sweet herbal thrust. The 2019 finishes with tremendous length and is classically structured, as crunchy tannins resonate and violet inner florals slowly fade over a tactile coating of minerality. Il Poggione has captured the radiance of the vintage, yet this is just a baby today.Inc. TAX€318.23 -
Wine Advocate (98)
What a treat! The 2010 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Vigna Paganelli stands out for the extreme purity of its fruit and the profound depth it shows across all the senses. This starts with the wine's appearance, which is bright, saturated, ruby-colored and luminous all at the same time. The aromas emerge from the glass with vertical intensity, imparting fresh notes of wild berry, licorice, balsam herb and dried rose hip. This highly successful vintage stands apart for the power and clarity of fruit it puts so generously on display. If you are lucky enough to own a bottle, I'd store it at the back of your cellar for many more years to come.Inc. TAX€1,097.58 -
James Suckling (97)
Rather sweet due to the super ripe vintage. But there's also great subtlety, enormous depth and a ton of tannin behind the opulence. The super long finish is incredibly focused. Try to wait until at least 2020. This stunning Brunello has decades of life ahead of it.Inc. TAX€902.87 -
Wine Advocate (97)
This single-vineyard Riserva delivers a generous, abundant and determined personality. This is Brunello with a capital B. The 2015 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Vigna Paganelli benefits from a warm and sun-soaked microclimate that is shielded from cold winter winds. You can taste the good health of the grapes thanks to those very direct aromas of black cherry, plum, tar, campfire ash and chalky mineral. The Paganelli vineyard is 12 hectares in size, with vines planted in 1964. The last time this wine was made was in 2012. Fruit from those old vines shape complex aromas, elegant tannins and bright freshness. Despite that handsome DNA, this is another new release from Il Poggione that will require more cellar age. I'd suggest drinking a bottle from this 40,000-bottle release after the 10-year mark.Inc. TAX€487.67 -
Vinous (98)
A beguiling mix of camphor and minty herbs, along with crushed stone, blows off slowly to reveal dark depths of black raspberry, licorice, autumnal spice and worn leather as the 2016 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Vigna Paganelli unfolds in the glass. Its textures are unexpectedly soft and velvety-smooth, coupled with depths of intense red fruits that make an appearance just before a mix of brisk acids and tannins creates a more tactile and youthfully clenching expression toward the finale. This leaves the palate aching under the 2016’s structural heft, yet with plenty of primary concentration to balance, as wild savory herbs and earthy mineral tones linger for up to a minute. The potential here is off the charts, but readers will need to be very patient. The Riserva Vigna Paganelli is a cru selection of old vines that refines for 48 months in large French oak barrels of 33–52 hectoliters.Inc. TAX€612.47 -
Vinous (92)
The 2020 Rosso di Montalcino is dark and youthfully inward, as nuances of black currant and licorice are offset by crushed ashen stone. It’s silky and enveloping, yet with a saline-core of minerality and bright acids that create a more tactile feel, as a saturation of tart red berries form toward the close. This tapers off long and lightly structured, yet still quite fresh, begging for a short stay in the cellar before revealing all of its charms. Wow. The 2020 from Il Poggione mixes the warmth of the vintage with the house style to create a truly captivating Rosso.Inc. TAX€130.38 -
As a fine wine connoisseur, the La Fiorita Brunello di Montalcino Fiore di NO 2015 signifies an exquisite journey through the Tuscan wine territory. La Fiorita depicts their dedication to sustainable farming and precision winemaking in the heart of Tuscany's renowned Brunello di Montalcino zone. The Fiore di NO 2015 is undeniably a product of Sangiovese Grosso, grown in marl-rich soils and matured in the traditional means, for three years in Slavonian oaks.
The result is majestic - a Brunello that is potent and expressive, resonating with plush red cherries, wild berries and a unique spice blend, interwoven with rich tannins and bright acidity. This robust structure pays homage to its 2015 vintage - a year applauded for producing incredibly balanced wines. Each sip of the La Fiorita Brunello di Montalcino Fiore di NO 2015 promises a harmonious fusion of power and elegance, making it an imposing choice for any fine wine lover.
Inc. TAX€788.92 -
Uncork a bottle of La Fiorita Brunello di Montalcino Fiore di NO 2016, where Tuscan elegance meets perfection. Produced by La Fiorita, a distinguished winery in the southeast region of Montalcino, this refined red is crafted from 100% Sangiovese grapes hand-picked from mature vines grown on limestone-rich fluvial soil. It underwent a temperature-controlled maceration for three weeks, followed by aging in Slavonian oak barrels for 2 years, and two more in the bottle, enhancing its profound, multifaceted character.
Ruby red with garnet hues, this wine impresses with its captivating bouquet of red fruit, violet, and sweet spice, with hints of underbrush and precious wood. On the palate, it reveals an intense, harmonious taste gracefully framed by fine-grained tannins and bright acidity, calling for a long-lingering, warm finish. La Fiorita Brunello di Montalcino Fiore di NO 2016 is a robust, festive wine for fine dining affairs and exquisite gift-giving occasions.
Inc. TAX€738.52 -
Hailing from the prestigious vineyards of Tuscany, the La Fiorita Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2015 is the pinnacle of Italian winemaking expertise. Crafted by renowned vintner Natalie Oliveros, this robust red boasts opulent notes of dark fruit, dried herbs, and spices, grounded by a delightful earthy undertone. Under the sun-drenched Tuscan skies, the hand-harvested Sangiovese grapes are fermented in traditional oak casks, further enriching the complexity of this exceptional vintage. The ensuing masterpiece is a symphony of balanced acidity and ripe tannins, making the La Fiorita Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2015 a coveted acquisition for discerning collectors and enthusiasts alike. This vino rosso is emblematic of its terroir, expressing the quintessential character and sophisticated elegance of the Montalcino region—an exquisite indulgence begging to be savoured. Revel in the bewitching allure of the La Fiorita Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2015, the epitome of refinement in every sip.
Inc. TAX€629.32 -
The La Fiorita Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2016 hails from the esteemed Tuscan vineyards of Italy. Expertly crafted by esteemed winemaker, Roberto Cipresso, this vintage's composition consists of 100% Sangiovese grapes, encapsulating rich aromas of dark fruit, spice and earthy undertones. It is the product of meticulous viticulture and hand-harvesting ensures the highest quality harvests.
A defining feature of this wine's process is the extended fermentation period, fostering deep complexity and superior tannic structure. This, combined with ageing for four years exclusively in Slavonian oak casks, lend the La Fiorita Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2016 its robust yet smooth character, rendering it an exceptional vintage.
The cellar is within the arched splendour of Montalcino's fortress, accentuating La Fiorita's commitment to integrating time-honoured tradition with modern viticulture. Resounding critical acclaim confirms the exacting methods behind the crafting of the La Fiorita Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2016.
Inc. TAX€679.72 -
Vinous (89)
The 2015 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva shows more wood than fruit, with a sweet and exotic display of pine, cedar, baker’s chocolate, hints of balsamic spice and medicinal cherry. It’s velvety-smooth and polished, coating the mouth in ripe blackberries offset by sour citrus and cooling herbal tones, as fine-grained tannins saturate. While heavily influenced by its élevage, there is an admirable balance here. That said, this style is not for everyone.Inc. TAX€1,006.67 -
Indulge in the rich complexities of the La Fortuna Brunello di Montalcino 2000. Hailing from one of the most revered wine-making regions in the world, this Tuscan treasure is produced by the esteemed Giobbi family, whose dedication to traditional winemaking techniques is evident in every bottle. This ruby-red wine, crafted from 100% hand-harvested Sangiovese Grosso grapes, boasts an intoxicating bouquet of ripe cherries, violets, and hints of earthy tobacco. Aging for 36 months in oak barrels has softened its tannins, contributing to a velvety texture and an elegant, persistent finish. The harmonious balance of acidity and fruitiness makes the La Fortuna Brunello di Montalcino 2000 a sublime pairing with richly flavoured foods. La Fortuna’s commitment to sustainable viticulture techniques further enhances the appeal of this outstanding wine. Sip, savour, and enjoy the exquisite craftsmanship of the La Fortuna Brunello di Montalcino 2000.
Inc. TAX€633.83 -
Wine Advocate (92)
The La Fortuna 2010 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva is a balanced and forthcoming wine that offers a bright core of berry fruit that is evenly offset by spicy notes of allspice and cardamom seed. The wine boasts a great sense of balance throughout with savory tones of tobacco and cured meat that underline its recent aging evolution. This Riserva should promise a solid ten-year drinking window.Inc. TAX€742.19 -
Vinous (95)
The 2016 Brunello di Montalcino displays depths of rich blackberry and cherry sauce with mentholated herbal tones adding lift, while notes of cedar and clove develop in the glass. Its textures are like pure silk, draped slowly across the palate, showing admirable density and weight, balanced by bright acids and minerals. This is so tightly wound up in its youthful state, yet it’s packed full of potential with a core of dark primary fruit that isn’t quite ready to reveal its charms. A web of fine tannin makes itself known only at the very end, as the 2016 slowly tapers off to hints of tobacco. The 2016 will take some time for this to come fully into focus, but it will be well worth the wait.Inc. TAX€359.39 -
James Suckling (96)
Incredible purity of fruit to this red with plums, cherries and berries. Full body, ripe and silky tannins and a fantastically long finish. Love the bitter-orange undertone to this. Drink in 2020.Inc. TAX€533.39 -
Indulge in the alluring allure of the La Serena Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Gemini 2006. Exquisitely hailing from the renowned Italian region of Montalcino, this exceptional wine is produced by the esteemed Mantengoli family, who have passionately honed their winemaking craft since 1933. This illustrious expression emphasises their commitment to artisanal methods, matured for an extended period in both Slovenian oak casks and French oak barriques. The result is a wine that effortlessly balances complexity and elegance.
The La Serena Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Gemini 2006 reveals a captivating bouquet steeped in dark fruit, earthy underbrush, and spice nuances, culminating in a harmonious finish. It further impresses with a robust structure and remarkable ageing potential, promising to reward patient enthusiasts. Savour the craftsmanship that the Mantengoli family has imparted into this laudable Brunello di Montalcino."
Inc. TAX€1,707.13 -
Experience lavish refinement with the Lazzeretti Brunello di Montalcino 2015. Cultivated in the commendable Tuscan vineyards of Italy, this majestic red reveals the highest expression of Sangiovese grapes. Enthusing connoisseurs with an array of layered aromas, prominent notes of black cherry, plum and mulberry lead, effortlessly intertwined with undertones of spice and vanilla. With its robust structure and rich palate, each glass boasts a lasting, velvety finish.
This prized Brunello is the creation of Marco Lazzeretti, a third-generation wine producer with an undying passion towards viticulture. Founded in 1978, Lazzeretti and his family have worked meticulously to create this 'Super Tuscan', ageing the wine for 36 months in Slavonian oak barrels to reach its impeccable balance. This meticulous process reflects Lazzeretti’s masterful approach to winemaking, and his loyalty to traditional Tuscan techniques.
Lazzeretti Brunello di Montalcino 2015 is the epitome of Italian refinement, a timeless choice for every fine wine lover.
Inc. TAX€438.23 -
Vinous (97)
Deep red. Perfumed aromas of raspberry, strawberry, tea leaf and crushed stone are lifted by a lovely violet topnote. Bright, dense and juicy, this features lively, harmonious acidity extending the very precise, pure, multilayered flavors of red currant, sweet spices and red cherry on the long vibrant finish. A really beautiful wine. Bravi! Real Italian wine experts know that Le Chiuse owns vineyards in one of the best areas for Sangiovese in all of Montalcino; for example, it is from this area that Biondi-Santi sourced its Sangiovese grapes for many of its famous Brunello Riservas.Inc. TAX€871.98 -
Jeb Dunnuck (98)
The 2015 Le Chiuse Brunello is layered with black cherry, leather, sage, and forest floor. The palate is full-bodied and fruit-forward, with fresh fig, tomato leaf, warming amaro spice, and dark-mineral earth. Its structure is generous with ripe tannin and fresh acidity and does not feel weighed down by the warmth of the vintage. Another incredible, classic, and savory wine from the Le Chiuse estate worthy of enjoyment over many years. 2023-2040.Inc. TAX€586.38 -
Jeb Dunnuck (100)
The 2016 Brunello di Montalcino is lifted with aromatics of soft medicinal herbs, fresh soil, cherry fruit, and dried flowers. The palate is fresh with black cherry fruit, tea leaf, orange peel, and mineral-rich, stony earth. There is well-integrated structure, with crispness, fresh acidity, and a beautifully long finish. This is one of my favorite wines of the vintage for its classic structure, high complexity, and nuanced, balanced style.Inc. TAX€1,450.38 -
Wine Enthusiast (97)
One of the best wines of the vintage, this stunner opens with compelling aromas of new leather, forest floor, perfumed berry and menthol. Full-bodied and elegantly structured, the delicious palate delivers crushed raspberry, ripe Marasca cherry, baking spice and licorice set against firm, refined tannins. It boasts remarkable freshness and balance for the hot vintage.Inc. TAX€522.78 -
Vinous (91)
The 2019 Rosso di Montalcino wafts up with a pretty display of dusty dried florals, hints of oregano, wild strawberries and crushed stone. This fills the palate with silky textures and ripe raspberry fruits, energized by brilliant acidity; and it becomes quite spicy toward the close, coating the senses in primary concentrations. Juicy and fun, this highly enjoyable Rosso is for earlier consumption and is showing beautifully.Inc. TAX€277.98 -
Vinous (97)
Le Potazzine 's 2015 Brunello di Montalcino is fabulous. The bouquet is showing an earthy display, with smoky minerals and dark soil tones up front, evolving with time in the glass, as crushed black cherry mixes with wild, savory herbs and dried dusty florals. On the palate, gorgeously ripe red fruits are balanced by a mix of saline-minerals, savory spice and zesty acidity, as fine tannin slowly mounts beneath its pretty inner floral tones. The finish is long with a salty-savory twang of minerals and spice, as hints of hard red candies and a bit of citrus lingers over a core of tannic heft. There is so much to like about the 2015, from its classic and earthy bouquet to its fleshy yet balanced palate and totally classic finish. Simply stunning and so pleasurable.Inc. TAX€537.18 -
Wine Enthusiast (97)
Aromas of crushed mint, pressed rose and perfumed berry mingle with warm spice in this dazzling red. Thanks to some of the highest vineyard altitudes in the denomination, it boasts vibrancy and finesse in its flavors of ripe black cherry, juicy blood orange, licorice and crushed mint. Taut, elegant tannins and fresh acidity keep it balanced and focused.Inc. TAX€545.58 -
Kerin O'Keefe (97)
The beautiful floral nose reveals violet and rose that mingle with perfumed berry and spicy notes. Juicy and savory, the linear palate is all about finesse and energy, delivering tart red cherry, strawberry compote, cinnamon and star anise framed in tense, refined tannins and bright acidity. Drink 2024–2033.Inc. TAX€465.34 -
Vinous (98)
Stunning from the first tilt of the glass, the 2019 Brunello di Montalcino is impossible to ignore. This blends an array of dried flowers with autumnal spices, cedar-tinged cherries and clove hints in a way that I find wildly appealing. It sweeps across the palate with textures of pure silk guided by bright acidity as depths of wild berry fruits and mineral tones saturate toward the close. The 2019 lingers impossibly long, leaving a staining of primary concentration to mingle with grippy tannins and licorice nuances, yet an airy freshness remains through it all. The combination of house style and vintage character here is otherworldly. It will take much willpower to keep our hands off of the 2019 long enough to watch it properly mature. Spellbinding.Inc. TAX€860.02 -
Vinous (91)
The 2020 Rosso di Montalcino is remarkably pretty and refined in the glass with the most vivid notes of bright strawberry, lavender and dusty sage imaginable. There’s a burst of sour citrus up front that balances the opulence of the vintage well. Silken textures wash masses of raspberry and mulberry preserves across a brisk acid core. It finishes long and staining, leaving licorice notes and hints of clove to linger. The 2020 is a pleasure boat Rosso that can be enjoyed now or over the next three to five years.Inc. TAX€376.25
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Vinous (97)
I’m not sure how Il Poggione manages to remain one of the largest producers of Brunello, maintaining such a high level of quality and turning out some of the best wines of the vintage year after year - but they do. The 2016 Brunello di Montalcino is yet another stunning example. Depths of mineral-encased black cherries, sage, allspice, licorice, tobacco and crushed violets lift up from the glass. It’s seamlessly silky, even as the palate is peppered with tart red and black berries, nervous acids and savory exotic spices. This shows the density and weight of the vintage in a youthfully monolithic stance, yet with all the necessary components to maintain perfect balance. The 2016 Il Poggione seems to fold in upon itself through the finish, which is dark, mysterious and structured, with only hints of black tea and licorice to tempt the imagination. It’s a classic in the making.In Bond€232.00 -
Wine Enthusiast (95)
Underbrush, camphor and new leather aromas get together with grilled herbs. Full-bodied and structured, it also shows restraint, featuring dried black cherry, licorice and tobacco alongside firm, fine-grained tannins.In Bond€222.00 -
Vinous (96+)
Impressing from the first tilt of the glass, the 2018 Brunello di Montalcino makes itself known, with a heady burst of exotic spice and crushed ashen stone giving way to dried black cherries and grilled herbs. This combines the energy of the vintage with the dark balsamic-tinged fruits of Montalcino’s southern reaches, as zesty acidity maintains balance throughout, and flinty minerals saturate toward the close. It finishes long, savory and structured, yet its tannins are more rounded than anticipated, creating both a classic feel, but also leaving a mouthwatering sensation that tricks the taster back to the glass for more. Easily one of the top wines of the vintage, the 2018 is not to be missed.In Bond€193.00 -
Vinous (96)
The 2019 Brunello di Montalcino pulls the taster close to the glass with its dark and earthy blend of crushed ashen stones, giving way to rosemary, cedar, exotic spice and a core of raspberry preserves. Enveloping and serene, this flows across the palate like pure silk, steadily building in tension as tart wild berries and orange hints give way to a sweet herbal thrust. The 2019 finishes with tremendous length and is classically structured, as crunchy tannins resonate and violet inner florals slowly fade over a tactile coating of minerality. Il Poggione has captured the radiance of the vintage, yet this is just a baby today.In Bond€243.00 -
Wine Advocate (98)
What a treat! The 2010 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Vigna Paganelli stands out for the extreme purity of its fruit and the profound depth it shows across all the senses. This starts with the wine's appearance, which is bright, saturated, ruby-colored and luminous all at the same time. The aromas emerge from the glass with vertical intensity, imparting fresh notes of wild berry, licorice, balsam herb and dried rose hip. This highly successful vintage stands apart for the power and clarity of fruit it puts so generously on display. If you are lucky enough to own a bottle, I'd store it at the back of your cellar for many more years to come.In Bond€896.00 -
James Suckling (97)
Rather sweet due to the super ripe vintage. But there's also great subtlety, enormous depth and a ton of tannin behind the opulence. The super long finish is incredibly focused. Try to wait until at least 2020. This stunning Brunello has decades of life ahead of it.In Bond€730.00 -
Wine Advocate (97)
This single-vineyard Riserva delivers a generous, abundant and determined personality. This is Brunello with a capital B. The 2015 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Vigna Paganelli benefits from a warm and sun-soaked microclimate that is shielded from cold winter winds. You can taste the good health of the grapes thanks to those very direct aromas of black cherry, plum, tar, campfire ash and chalky mineral. The Paganelli vineyard is 12 hectares in size, with vines planted in 1964. The last time this wine was made was in 2012. Fruit from those old vines shape complex aromas, elegant tannins and bright freshness. Despite that handsome DNA, this is another new release from Il Poggione that will require more cellar age. I'd suggest drinking a bottle from this 40,000-bottle release after the 10-year mark.In Bond€384.00 -
Vinous (98)
A beguiling mix of camphor and minty herbs, along with crushed stone, blows off slowly to reveal dark depths of black raspberry, licorice, autumnal spice and worn leather as the 2016 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Vigna Paganelli unfolds in the glass. Its textures are unexpectedly soft and velvety-smooth, coupled with depths of intense red fruits that make an appearance just before a mix of brisk acids and tannins creates a more tactile and youthfully clenching expression toward the finale. This leaves the palate aching under the 2016’s structural heft, yet with plenty of primary concentration to balance, as wild savory herbs and earthy mineral tones linger for up to a minute. The potential here is off the charts, but readers will need to be very patient. The Riserva Vigna Paganelli is a cru selection of old vines that refines for 48 months in large French oak barrels of 33–52 hectoliters.In Bond€488.00 -
Vinous (92)
The 2020 Rosso di Montalcino is dark and youthfully inward, as nuances of black currant and licorice are offset by crushed ashen stone. It’s silky and enveloping, yet with a saline-core of minerality and bright acids that create a more tactile feel, as a saturation of tart red berries form toward the close. This tapers off long and lightly structured, yet still quite fresh, begging for a short stay in the cellar before revealing all of its charms. Wow. The 2020 from Il Poggione mixes the warmth of the vintage with the house style to create a truly captivating Rosso.In Bond€90.00 -
As a fine wine connoisseur, the La Fiorita Brunello di Montalcino Fiore di NO 2015 signifies an exquisite journey through the Tuscan wine territory. La Fiorita depicts their dedication to sustainable farming and precision winemaking in the heart of Tuscany's renowned Brunello di Montalcino zone. The Fiore di NO 2015 is undeniably a product of Sangiovese Grosso, grown in marl-rich soils and matured in the traditional means, for three years in Slavonian oaks.
The result is majestic - a Brunello that is potent and expressive, resonating with plush red cherries, wild berries and a unique spice blend, interwoven with rich tannins and bright acidity. This robust structure pays homage to its 2015 vintage - a year applauded for producing incredibly balanced wines. Each sip of the La Fiorita Brunello di Montalcino Fiore di NO 2015 promises a harmonious fusion of power and elegance, making it an imposing choice for any fine wine lover.
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Uncork a bottle of La Fiorita Brunello di Montalcino Fiore di NO 2016, where Tuscan elegance meets perfection. Produced by La Fiorita, a distinguished winery in the southeast region of Montalcino, this refined red is crafted from 100% Sangiovese grapes hand-picked from mature vines grown on limestone-rich fluvial soil. It underwent a temperature-controlled maceration for three weeks, followed by aging in Slavonian oak barrels for 2 years, and two more in the bottle, enhancing its profound, multifaceted character.
Ruby red with garnet hues, this wine impresses with its captivating bouquet of red fruit, violet, and sweet spice, with hints of underbrush and precious wood. On the palate, it reveals an intense, harmonious taste gracefully framed by fine-grained tannins and bright acidity, calling for a long-lingering, warm finish. La Fiorita Brunello di Montalcino Fiore di NO 2016 is a robust, festive wine for fine dining affairs and exquisite gift-giving occasions.
In Bond€593.00 -
Hailing from the prestigious vineyards of Tuscany, the La Fiorita Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2015 is the pinnacle of Italian winemaking expertise. Crafted by renowned vintner Natalie Oliveros, this robust red boasts opulent notes of dark fruit, dried herbs, and spices, grounded by a delightful earthy undertone. Under the sun-drenched Tuscan skies, the hand-harvested Sangiovese grapes are fermented in traditional oak casks, further enriching the complexity of this exceptional vintage. The ensuing masterpiece is a symphony of balanced acidity and ripe tannins, making the La Fiorita Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2015 a coveted acquisition for discerning collectors and enthusiasts alike. This vino rosso is emblematic of its terroir, expressing the quintessential character and sophisticated elegance of the Montalcino region—an exquisite indulgence begging to be savoured. Revel in the bewitching allure of the La Fiorita Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2015, the epitome of refinement in every sip.
In Bond€502.00 -
The La Fiorita Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2016 hails from the esteemed Tuscan vineyards of Italy. Expertly crafted by esteemed winemaker, Roberto Cipresso, this vintage's composition consists of 100% Sangiovese grapes, encapsulating rich aromas of dark fruit, spice and earthy undertones. It is the product of meticulous viticulture and hand-harvesting ensures the highest quality harvests.
A defining feature of this wine's process is the extended fermentation period, fostering deep complexity and superior tannic structure. This, combined with ageing for four years exclusively in Slavonian oak casks, lend the La Fiorita Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2016 its robust yet smooth character, rendering it an exceptional vintage.
The cellar is within the arched splendour of Montalcino's fortress, accentuating La Fiorita's commitment to integrating time-honoured tradition with modern viticulture. Resounding critical acclaim confirms the exacting methods behind the crafting of the La Fiorita Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2016.
In Bond€544.00 -
Vinous (89)
The 2015 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva shows more wood than fruit, with a sweet and exotic display of pine, cedar, baker’s chocolate, hints of balsamic spice and medicinal cherry. It’s velvety-smooth and polished, coating the mouth in ripe blackberries offset by sour citrus and cooling herbal tones, as fine-grained tannins saturate. While heavily influenced by its élevage, there is an admirable balance here. That said, this style is not for everyone.In Bond€816.00 -
Indulge in the rich complexities of the La Fortuna Brunello di Montalcino 2000. Hailing from one of the most revered wine-making regions in the world, this Tuscan treasure is produced by the esteemed Giobbi family, whose dedication to traditional winemaking techniques is evident in every bottle. This ruby-red wine, crafted from 100% hand-harvested Sangiovese Grosso grapes, boasts an intoxicating bouquet of ripe cherries, violets, and hints of earthy tobacco. Aging for 36 months in oak barrels has softened its tannins, contributing to a velvety texture and an elegant, persistent finish. The harmonious balance of acidity and fruitiness makes the La Fortuna Brunello di Montalcino 2000 a sublime pairing with richly flavoured foods. La Fortuna’s commitment to sustainable viticulture techniques further enhances the appeal of this outstanding wine. Sip, savour, and enjoy the exquisite craftsmanship of the La Fortuna Brunello di Montalcino 2000.
In Bond€506.00 -
Wine Advocate (92)
The La Fortuna 2010 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva is a balanced and forthcoming wine that offers a bright core of berry fruit that is evenly offset by spicy notes of allspice and cardamom seed. The wine boasts a great sense of balance throughout with savory tones of tobacco and cured meat that underline its recent aging evolution. This Riserva should promise a solid ten-year drinking window.In Bond€600.00 -
Vinous (95)
The 2016 Brunello di Montalcino displays depths of rich blackberry and cherry sauce with mentholated herbal tones adding lift, while notes of cedar and clove develop in the glass. Its textures are like pure silk, draped slowly across the palate, showing admirable density and weight, balanced by bright acids and minerals. This is so tightly wound up in its youthful state, yet it’s packed full of potential with a core of dark primary fruit that isn’t quite ready to reveal its charms. A web of fine tannin makes itself known only at the very end, as the 2016 slowly tapers off to hints of tobacco. The 2016 will take some time for this to come fully into focus, but it will be well worth the wait.In Bond€281.00 -
James Suckling (96)
Incredible purity of fruit to this red with plums, cherries and berries. Full body, ripe and silky tannins and a fantastically long finish. Love the bitter-orange undertone to this. Drink in 2020.In Bond€426.00 -
Indulge in the alluring allure of the La Serena Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Gemini 2006. Exquisitely hailing from the renowned Italian region of Montalcino, this exceptional wine is produced by the esteemed Mantengoli family, who have passionately honed their winemaking craft since 1933. This illustrious expression emphasises their commitment to artisanal methods, matured for an extended period in both Slovenian oak casks and French oak barriques. The result is a wine that effortlessly balances complexity and elegance.
The La Serena Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Gemini 2006 reveals a captivating bouquet steeped in dark fruit, earthy underbrush, and spice nuances, culminating in a harmonious finish. It further impresses with a robust structure and remarkable ageing potential, promising to reward patient enthusiasts. Savour the craftsmanship that the Mantengoli family has imparted into this laudable Brunello di Montalcino."
In Bond€1,400.00 -
Experience lavish refinement with the Lazzeretti Brunello di Montalcino 2015. Cultivated in the commendable Tuscan vineyards of Italy, this majestic red reveals the highest expression of Sangiovese grapes. Enthusing connoisseurs with an array of layered aromas, prominent notes of black cherry, plum and mulberry lead, effortlessly intertwined with undertones of spice and vanilla. With its robust structure and rich palate, each glass boasts a lasting, velvety finish.
This prized Brunello is the creation of Marco Lazzeretti, a third-generation wine producer with an undying passion towards viticulture. Founded in 1978, Lazzeretti and his family have worked meticulously to create this 'Super Tuscan', ageing the wine for 36 months in Slavonian oak barrels to reach its impeccable balance. This meticulous process reflects Lazzeretti’s masterful approach to winemaking, and his loyalty to traditional Tuscan techniques.
Lazzeretti Brunello di Montalcino 2015 is the epitome of Italian refinement, a timeless choice for every fine wine lover.
In Bond€343.00 -
Vinous (97)
Deep red. Perfumed aromas of raspberry, strawberry, tea leaf and crushed stone are lifted by a lovely violet topnote. Bright, dense and juicy, this features lively, harmonious acidity extending the very precise, pure, multilayered flavors of red currant, sweet spices and red cherry on the long vibrant finish. A really beautiful wine. Bravi! Real Italian wine experts know that Le Chiuse owns vineyards in one of the best areas for Sangiovese in all of Montalcino; for example, it is from this area that Biondi-Santi sourced its Sangiovese grapes for many of its famous Brunello Riservas.In Bond€708.00 -
Jeb Dunnuck (98)
The 2015 Le Chiuse Brunello is layered with black cherry, leather, sage, and forest floor. The palate is full-bodied and fruit-forward, with fresh fig, tomato leaf, warming amaro spice, and dark-mineral earth. Its structure is generous with ripe tannin and fresh acidity and does not feel weighed down by the warmth of the vintage. Another incredible, classic, and savory wine from the Le Chiuse estate worthy of enjoyment over many years. 2023-2040.In Bond€470.00 -
Jeb Dunnuck (100)
The 2016 Brunello di Montalcino is lifted with aromatics of soft medicinal herbs, fresh soil, cherry fruit, and dried flowers. The palate is fresh with black cherry fruit, tea leaf, orange peel, and mineral-rich, stony earth. There is well-integrated structure, with crispness, fresh acidity, and a beautifully long finish. This is one of my favorite wines of the vintage for its classic structure, high complexity, and nuanced, balanced style.In Bond€1,190.00 -
Wine Enthusiast (97)
One of the best wines of the vintage, this stunner opens with compelling aromas of new leather, forest floor, perfumed berry and menthol. Full-bodied and elegantly structured, the delicious palate delivers crushed raspberry, ripe Marasca cherry, baking spice and licorice set against firm, refined tannins. It boasts remarkable freshness and balance for the hot vintage.In Bond€417.00 -
Vinous (91)
The 2019 Rosso di Montalcino wafts up with a pretty display of dusty dried florals, hints of oregano, wild strawberries and crushed stone. This fills the palate with silky textures and ripe raspberry fruits, energized by brilliant acidity; and it becomes quite spicy toward the close, coating the senses in primary concentrations. Juicy and fun, this highly enjoyable Rosso is for earlier consumption and is showing beautifully.In Bond€213.00 -
Vinous (97)
Le Potazzine 's 2015 Brunello di Montalcino is fabulous. The bouquet is showing an earthy display, with smoky minerals and dark soil tones up front, evolving with time in the glass, as crushed black cherry mixes with wild, savory herbs and dried dusty florals. On the palate, gorgeously ripe red fruits are balanced by a mix of saline-minerals, savory spice and zesty acidity, as fine tannin slowly mounts beneath its pretty inner floral tones. The finish is long with a salty-savory twang of minerals and spice, as hints of hard red candies and a bit of citrus lingers over a core of tannic heft. There is so much to like about the 2015, from its classic and earthy bouquet to its fleshy yet balanced palate and totally classic finish. Simply stunning and so pleasurable.In Bond€429.00 -
Wine Enthusiast (97)
Aromas of crushed mint, pressed rose and perfumed berry mingle with warm spice in this dazzling red. Thanks to some of the highest vineyard altitudes in the denomination, it boasts vibrancy and finesse in its flavors of ripe black cherry, juicy blood orange, licorice and crushed mint. Taut, elegant tannins and fresh acidity keep it balanced and focused.In Bond€436.00 -
Kerin O'Keefe (97)
The beautiful floral nose reveals violet and rose that mingle with perfumed berry and spicy notes. Juicy and savory, the linear palate is all about finesse and energy, delivering tart red cherry, strawberry compote, cinnamon and star anise framed in tense, refined tannins and bright acidity. Drink 2024–2033.In Bond€369.00 -
Vinous (98)
Stunning from the first tilt of the glass, the 2019 Brunello di Montalcino is impossible to ignore. This blends an array of dried flowers with autumnal spices, cedar-tinged cherries and clove hints in a way that I find wildly appealing. It sweeps across the palate with textures of pure silk guided by bright acidity as depths of wild berry fruits and mineral tones saturate toward the close. The 2019 lingers impossibly long, leaving a staining of primary concentration to mingle with grippy tannins and licorice nuances, yet an airy freshness remains through it all. The combination of house style and vintage character here is otherworldly. It will take much willpower to keep our hands off of the 2019 long enough to watch it properly mature. Spellbinding.In Bond€698.00 -
Vinous (91)
The 2020 Rosso di Montalcino is remarkably pretty and refined in the glass with the most vivid notes of bright strawberry, lavender and dusty sage imaginable. There’s a burst of sour citrus up front that balances the opulence of the vintage well. Silken textures wash masses of raspberry and mulberry preserves across a brisk acid core. It finishes long and staining, leaving licorice notes and hints of clove to linger. The 2020 is a pleasure boat Rosso that can be enjoyed now or over the next three to five years.In Bond€291.00
