Brunello di Montalcino
Wine from Montalcino was only appreciated and understood by locals as recently as the 70's, even though its warm dry climate has much in common with its famous Tuscan cousin, Chianti. However pioneering work from Clemente Santi with various clones of Sangiovese led to what was labelled Brunello di Montalcino. Changes in strict laws have allowed this region to react better to modern trends, reducing mandatory oak ageing from 4 to 2 years. As with Chianti small amount of foreign grapes can now be including within blends.
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Tuscany | 10 | 98 (KO) |
Inc. TAX
€745.43 |
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Kerin O'Keefe (98)Made from old vines planted at some of the highest altitudes in the denomination, this stunner opens with forest floor, new leather and camphor aromas that mix with dog rose, ripe berry and pipe tobacco. Boasting a seamless combination of elegance and concentration from the old vines, the delicious palate doles out succulent black cherry, licorice, peppercorn and dried herb framed in velvety tannins. Bright acidity keeps it balanced and youthfully tense. |
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Tuscany | 2 | 99 (WA) |
Inc. TAX
€858.23 |
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Wine Advocate (99)This wine is a star of the vintage. It is made with fruit from vines planted in 1968 in ancient soils rich in quartz at a very high 600 meters in elevation. The Le Ragnaie 2019 Brunello di Montalcino Ragnaie V. V. (the initials stand for “vecchie vigne,” or "old vines") reveals a soulful personality with a very elegant set of aromas and compelling complexity. There is heritage rose, lilac and something earthy like tarragon or marjoram. Underripe cherry and redcurrant are found at the core; however, that ethereal herbal note continues to the palate where it meets a chalky mineral tone. Powdery tannins stick to the side of your mouth for a very long time. Only 4,400 bottles were made. |
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Tuscany | 4 | 92 (VN) |
Inc. TAX
€453.07 |
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Vinous (92)The 2018 Rosso di Montalcino makes itself known with a captivating and layered display of sour cherries and animal musk deepening further with crushed dried roses, minty herbs and a dusting of savory spice. It’s silky and pliant, yet energy remains high throughout. The 2018 Rosso showcases a vivid and pure display of wild strawberry with sweet tannins building toward the close. This is lifted and feminine in feel, tapering off classically dry and poised with tactile mineral tones and a hint of licorice lingering long. The 2018 is a harmonious and graceful rendition of Le Ragnaie’s Rosso that will win a lot of hearts right out of the gate. |
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Tuscany | 2 | 92 (VN) |
Inc. TAX
€398.10 |
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Vinous (92)Like a kid in a candy store, taking in the confectionary spices, medicinal cherry, blueberry compote and licorice aromas of the 2018 Brunello di Montalcino is a total pleasure. While silky and elegant, this is also racy and with depths of character, as red and black berries are complicated by notes of cinnamon, clove and a bitter dusting of cocoa. The 2018 finishes potent and long, but only lightly structured, begging for some cellaring, but also placing all of its goods on display. Nearly a minute goes by, and nuances of violette pastille and hard red candies still echo throughout. |
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Tuscany | 4 | - |
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€373.72 |
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Immerse yourself in a truly Italian experience with the Lisini Brunello di Montalcino 2019. Hailing from one of the most prestigious wineries in Tuscany, Lisini Brunello di Montalcino 2019 is the embodiment of the region's rich viticultural heritage. This illustrious wine is composed of 100% Sangiovese grapes, meticulously hand-harvested to achieve impeccable quality. Special attention to detail is given during the fermentation process which occurs in large Slavonian oak casks, inducing a unique complexity and character. Lisini's winemakers masterfully sculpt a wine of extraordinary balance - its potency, depth, and tannic structure harmonised with delightful acidity and an alluring aroma profile. Expect captivating notes of cherry, plum, and an earthy undercurrent. On the palate, it reveals a sophisticated blend of ripe fruit with fine-grained tannins and an excellent finish. Lisini Brunello di Montalcino 2019 offers a classic Italian wine experience, skilfully capturing the unapologetic spirit of Tuscany. A perfect choice for those seeking to explore the authentic soul of Italian viticulture. |
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Tuscany | 10 | 93 (WA) |
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€334.49 |
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Wine Advocate (93)The Lisini 2020 Brunello di Montalcino shows a light and charming personality, marked by plump cherry fruit and touches of blackcurrant. While 2020 was a warm vintage, cooler nighttime temperatures created more pronounced diurnal shifts, helping to preserve freshness and aromatic lift. Soft and approachable in texture, this is a more immediately accessible expression of Sangiovese that should perform well in the near to medium term. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 94+ (VN) |
Inc. TAX
€930.94 |
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Vinous (94+)Dark cherries, plums, tobacco, incense and savory herbs flesh out on a big, broad-shouldered frame in the 2007 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva. Anise, rosemary and cedar notes appear later, but only reluctantly. There is plenty of promise on the 2007, but readers will have to be patient, as the early appeal of the vintage is nowhere to be found in this powerful, brooding Riserva. With further time in the glass, the wine begins to open, giving some sense of what the future holds. This is a striking wine from Lisini. |
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Tuscany | 4 | 91 (WA) |
Inc. TAX
€744.37 |
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Wine Advocate (91)The 2012 Brunello di Montalcino offers bright intensity and an elegant approach. The bouquet is redolent of cassis, dried blackberry, toasted almond and pipe tobacco. There are sweet notes from the fruit and savory notes developed over the wine's long aging period. Both aspects are nicely contrasted against each other. This wine should continue to evolve and will put on more weight with age. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 91 (WA) |
Inc. TAX
€906.37 |
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Wine Advocate (91)The 2012 Brunello di Montalcino offers bright intensity and an elegant approach. The bouquet is redolent of cassis, dried blackberry, toasted almond and pipe tobacco. There are sweet notes from the fruit and savory notes developed over the wine's long aging period. Both aspects are nicely contrasted against each other. This wine should continue to evolve and will put on more weight with age. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 98 (JS) |
Inc. TAX
€345.83 |
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James Suckling (98)This is intense and complex yet subtle with fantastic aromas of rose petal, plum, clove and fresh mushroom. Hints of stems. Full body, focused and polished with a linear line of tannins and fabulous length. A beauty. Better after 2021 but already a joy to taste. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 92 (VN) |
Inc. TAX
€916.67 |
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Vinous (92)Pertimali's 2015 Brunello di Montalcino is currently understated and youthfully poised, as peppery herbs are joined by young strawberry, with crushed stone minerality and earth tones. On the palate, silky textures usher in a ripe set of red fruits, carried well by juicy acids, and giving way to sweet spice and pretty inner floral notes. The finish is long yet maintains the wine’s fresh and vibrant persona, as hints of fine tannin mingle with wild berries and a pinch of residual acids, making the mouth water. The 2015 may not be a Brunello for the ages, but it sure is very easy to like today. It’s a beautiful wine. |
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Tuscany | 5 | 92 (VN) |
Inc. TAX
€451.19 |
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Vinous (92)Pertimali's 2015 Brunello di Montalcino is currently understated and youthfully poised, as peppery herbs are joined by young strawberry, with crushed stone minerality and earth tones. On the palate, silky textures usher in a ripe set of red fruits, carried well by juicy acids, and giving way to sweet spice and pretty inner floral notes. The finish is long yet maintains the wine’s fresh and vibrant persona, as hints of fine tannin mingle with wild berries and a pinch of residual acids, making the mouth water. The 2015 may not be a Brunello for the ages, but it sure is very easy to like today. It’s a beautiful wine. |
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Tuscany | 2 | 100 (JS) |
Inc. TAX
€443.99 |
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James Suckling (100)Blackberries, black walnuts and black cherries, as well as loads of chewy tannins. Some smoked wood, wood tannins and even black truffles. It’s full-bodied and powerful with loads going on. It just keeps growing on the palate. So much wet earth and black olive at the finish with porcini mushrooms, too. Needs time to soften. Crazy finish. Try after 2025. |
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Tuscany | 20 | 93 (VN) |
Inc. TAX
€323.99 |
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Vinous (93)The 2017 Brunello di Montalcino makes itself known with a burst of dusty black raspberries, mentholated herbs, crushed ashen stone and dark flowery undergrowth. Silky-smooth and round in feel, it impresses with a cooling wave of mint-infused wild berry fruits mixed with balsamic spices and wood-smoked salts. While the 2017 doesn’t have the weight and density you’d expect from such a young Pertimali, yet it makes up for it with grace and purity, leaving a light coating of tannins and minerals to mingle throughout the finale. In order to uphold their standards of quality, production was down by a whopping 50%. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 96 (JS) |
Inc. TAX
€219.59 |
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James Suckling (96)Intense aromas of black cherries, lavender and spice, such as nutmeg. Some sandalwood and bark, too. Full-bodied with a solid core of fruit and tannins for the vintage. Rather chewy, suggesting that additional bottle age is needed. Try after 2026. |
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Tuscany | 9 | - |
Inc. TAX
€228.94 |
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Tuscany | 1 | 93 (VN) |
Inc. TAX
€368.39 |
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Vinous (93)This is the first vintage of the 2015 Brunello di Montalcino Mulino from Pertimali, a lower-elevation cru that’s noted for the high level of marine fossils found in its soils. Here I find a classic display of dried roses, black cherry, dusty earth and freshly-tanned leather. It envelopes the palate in fleshy textures offset by a mix of tart wild berries, zesty acids and savory spice, as building tension puckers the cheeks, seeding them with fine-grained tannins. This comes across as structured yet remarkably balanced, and it’s a beautiful expression of the vintage. Lose your bottles in the cellar for two to three years, and then reap the rewards. |
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Tuscany | 3 | 96 (JS) |
Inc. TAX
€1,808.77 |
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James Suckling (96)Extremely perfumed with rose petal, blueberry, fresh mushroom and plum character. Full body, super silky tannins and a dried, slightly raisiny finish, but this is delicious and luscious. Fruit cake center palate. Immediate impact here. Drink or hold. |
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Tuscany | 10 | 98 (KO) |
In Bond
€599.00 |
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Kerin O'Keefe (98)Made from old vines planted at some of the highest altitudes in the denomination, this stunner opens with forest floor, new leather and camphor aromas that mix with dog rose, ripe berry and pipe tobacco. Boasting a seamless combination of elegance and concentration from the old vines, the delicious palate doles out succulent black cherry, licorice, peppercorn and dried herb framed in velvety tannins. Bright acidity keeps it balanced and youthfully tense. |
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Tuscany | 2 | 99 (WA) |
In Bond
€693.00 |
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Wine Advocate (99)This wine is a star of the vintage. It is made with fruit from vines planted in 1968 in ancient soils rich in quartz at a very high 600 meters in elevation. The Le Ragnaie 2019 Brunello di Montalcino Ragnaie V. V. (the initials stand for “vecchie vigne,” or "old vines") reveals a soulful personality with a very elegant set of aromas and compelling complexity. There is heritage rose, lilac and something earthy like tarragon or marjoram. Underripe cherry and redcurrant are found at the core; however, that ethereal herbal note continues to the palate where it meets a chalky mineral tone. Powdery tannins stick to the side of your mouth for a very long time. Only 4,400 bottles were made. |
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Tuscany | 4 | 92 (VN) |
In Bond
€330.00 |
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Vinous (92)The 2018 Rosso di Montalcino makes itself known with a captivating and layered display of sour cherries and animal musk deepening further with crushed dried roses, minty herbs and a dusting of savory spice. It’s silky and pliant, yet energy remains high throughout. The 2018 Rosso showcases a vivid and pure display of wild strawberry with sweet tannins building toward the close. This is lifted and feminine in feel, tapering off classically dry and poised with tactile mineral tones and a hint of licorice lingering long. The 2018 is a harmonious and graceful rendition of Le Ragnaie’s Rosso that will win a lot of hearts right out of the gate. |
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Tuscany | 2 | 92 (VN) |
In Bond
€313.00 |
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Vinous (92)Like a kid in a candy store, taking in the confectionary spices, medicinal cherry, blueberry compote and licorice aromas of the 2018 Brunello di Montalcino is a total pleasure. While silky and elegant, this is also racy and with depths of character, as red and black berries are complicated by notes of cinnamon, clove and a bitter dusting of cocoa. The 2018 finishes potent and long, but only lightly structured, begging for some cellaring, but also placing all of its goods on display. Nearly a minute goes by, and nuances of violette pastille and hard red candies still echo throughout. |
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Tuscany | 4 | - |
In Bond
€289.00 |
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Immerse yourself in a truly Italian experience with the Lisini Brunello di Montalcino 2019. Hailing from one of the most prestigious wineries in Tuscany, Lisini Brunello di Montalcino 2019 is the embodiment of the region's rich viticultural heritage. This illustrious wine is composed of 100% Sangiovese grapes, meticulously hand-harvested to achieve impeccable quality. Special attention to detail is given during the fermentation process which occurs in large Slavonian oak casks, inducing a unique complexity and character. Lisini's winemakers masterfully sculpt a wine of extraordinary balance - its potency, depth, and tannic structure harmonised with delightful acidity and an alluring aroma profile. Expect captivating notes of cherry, plum, and an earthy undercurrent. On the palate, it reveals a sophisticated blend of ripe fruit with fine-grained tannins and an excellent finish. Lisini Brunello di Montalcino 2019 offers a classic Italian wine experience, skilfully capturing the unapologetic spirit of Tuscany. A perfect choice for those seeking to explore the authentic soul of Italian viticulture. |
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Tuscany | 10 | 93 (WA) |
In Bond
€255.00 |
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Wine Advocate (93)The Lisini 2020 Brunello di Montalcino shows a light and charming personality, marked by plump cherry fruit and touches of blackcurrant. While 2020 was a warm vintage, cooler nighttime temperatures created more pronounced diurnal shifts, helping to preserve freshness and aromatic lift. Soft and approachable in texture, this is a more immediately accessible expression of Sangiovese that should perform well in the near to medium term. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 94+ (VN) |
In Bond
€752.00 |
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Vinous (94+)Dark cherries, plums, tobacco, incense and savory herbs flesh out on a big, broad-shouldered frame in the 2007 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva. Anise, rosemary and cedar notes appear later, but only reluctantly. There is plenty of promise on the 2007, but readers will have to be patient, as the early appeal of the vintage is nowhere to be found in this powerful, brooding Riserva. With further time in the glass, the wine begins to open, giving some sense of what the future holds. This is a striking wine from Lisini. |
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Tuscany | 4 | 91 (WA) |
In Bond
€583.00 |
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Wine Advocate (91)The 2012 Brunello di Montalcino offers bright intensity and an elegant approach. The bouquet is redolent of cassis, dried blackberry, toasted almond and pipe tobacco. There are sweet notes from the fruit and savory notes developed over the wine's long aging period. Both aspects are nicely contrasted against each other. This wine should continue to evolve and will put on more weight with age. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 91 (WA) |
In Bond
€718.00 |
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Wine Advocate (91)The 2012 Brunello di Montalcino offers bright intensity and an elegant approach. The bouquet is redolent of cassis, dried blackberry, toasted almond and pipe tobacco. There are sweet notes from the fruit and savory notes developed over the wine's long aging period. Both aspects are nicely contrasted against each other. This wine should continue to evolve and will put on more weight with age. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 98 (JS) |
In Bond
€266.00 |
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James Suckling (98)This is intense and complex yet subtle with fantastic aromas of rose petal, plum, clove and fresh mushroom. Hints of stems. Full body, focused and polished with a linear line of tannins and fabulous length. A beauty. Better after 2021 but already a joy to taste. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 92 (VN) |
In Bond
€718.00 |
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Vinous (92)Pertimali's 2015 Brunello di Montalcino is currently understated and youthfully poised, as peppery herbs are joined by young strawberry, with crushed stone minerality and earth tones. On the palate, silky textures usher in a ripe set of red fruits, carried well by juicy acids, and giving way to sweet spice and pretty inner floral notes. The finish is long yet maintains the wine’s fresh and vibrant persona, as hints of fine tannin mingle with wild berries and a pinch of residual acids, making the mouth water. The 2015 may not be a Brunello for the ages, but it sure is very easy to like today. It’s a beautiful wine. |
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Tuscany | 5 | 92 (VN) |
In Bond
€353.00 |
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Vinous (92)Pertimali's 2015 Brunello di Montalcino is currently understated and youthfully poised, as peppery herbs are joined by young strawberry, with crushed stone minerality and earth tones. On the palate, silky textures usher in a ripe set of red fruits, carried well by juicy acids, and giving way to sweet spice and pretty inner floral notes. The finish is long yet maintains the wine’s fresh and vibrant persona, as hints of fine tannin mingle with wild berries and a pinch of residual acids, making the mouth water. The 2015 may not be a Brunello for the ages, but it sure is very easy to like today. It’s a beautiful wine. |
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Tuscany | 2 | 100 (JS) |
In Bond
€347.00 |
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James Suckling (100)Blackberries, black walnuts and black cherries, as well as loads of chewy tannins. Some smoked wood, wood tannins and even black truffles. It’s full-bodied and powerful with loads going on. It just keeps growing on the palate. So much wet earth and black olive at the finish with porcini mushrooms, too. Needs time to soften. Crazy finish. Try after 2025. |
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Tuscany | 20 | 93 (VN) |
In Bond
€247.00 |
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Vinous (93)The 2017 Brunello di Montalcino makes itself known with a burst of dusty black raspberries, mentholated herbs, crushed ashen stone and dark flowery undergrowth. Silky-smooth and round in feel, it impresses with a cooling wave of mint-infused wild berry fruits mixed with balsamic spices and wood-smoked salts. While the 2017 doesn’t have the weight and density you’d expect from such a young Pertimali, yet it makes up for it with grace and purity, leaving a light coating of tannins and minerals to mingle throughout the finale. In order to uphold their standards of quality, production was down by a whopping 50%. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 96 (JS) |
In Bond
€160.00 |
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James Suckling (96)Intense aromas of black cherries, lavender and spice, such as nutmeg. Some sandalwood and bark, too. Full-bodied with a solid core of fruit and tannins for the vintage. Rather chewy, suggesting that additional bottle age is needed. Try after 2026. |
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Tuscany | 9 | - |
In Bond
€167.00 |
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Tuscany | 1 | 93 (VN) |
In Bond
€284.00 |
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Vinous (93)This is the first vintage of the 2015 Brunello di Montalcino Mulino from Pertimali, a lower-elevation cru that’s noted for the high level of marine fossils found in its soils. Here I find a classic display of dried roses, black cherry, dusty earth and freshly-tanned leather. It envelopes the palate in fleshy textures offset by a mix of tart wild berries, zesty acids and savory spice, as building tension puckers the cheeks, seeding them with fine-grained tannins. This comes across as structured yet remarkably balanced, and it’s a beautiful expression of the vintage. Lose your bottles in the cellar for two to three years, and then reap the rewards. |
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Tuscany | 3 | 96 (JS) |
In Bond
€1,470.00 |
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James Suckling (96)Extremely perfumed with rose petal, blueberry, fresh mushroom and plum character. Full body, super silky tannins and a dried, slightly raisiny finish, but this is delicious and luscious. Fruit cake center palate. Immediate impact here. Drink or hold. |
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Wine from Montalcino was only appreciated and understood by locals as recently as the 70's, even though its warm dry climate has much in common with its famous Tuscan cousin, Chianti. However pioneering work from Clemente Santi with various clones of Sangiovese led to what was labelled Brunello di Montalcino. Changes in strict laws have allowed this region to react better to modern trends, reducing mandatory oak ageing from 4 to 2 years. As with Chianti small amount of foreign grapes can now be included within blends.
