Red
Brunello di Montalcino
Brunello di Montalcino · Italy
Fact sheet
- Type
- Red
- Grape
- Sangiovese Grosso
- Country
- Italy
- Region
- Brunello di Montalcino
- Appellation
- Brunello di Montalcino
- Body
- full
- Acidity
- medium
- Tannin
- high
- Sweetness
- dry
Food pairing
roast meat · mushrooms · Parmesan cheese · stews · red meats
Rated vintages
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2018
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2017
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2016
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2015
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2014
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2013
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201289 pts
This opens with earthy forest floor, leather and oak-derived vanilla notes. The brawny, monolithic palate doles out ripe Morello cherry, raspberry jam and licorice flavors, with a warming layer of alcohol. Solid tannins keep it feeling firm. Drink 2019–2025.
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201188 pts
Toasted hazelnut, charred earth, underbrush, stewed prune and roasted coffee bean aromas all carry over to robust, one-dimensional palate along with mocha and a confectionary note. Solid tannins provide the robust framework.
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2010
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2009