Red
Brunello di Montalcino
Toscana · Italy
Fact sheet
- Type
- Red
- Grape
- Sangiovese
- Country
- Italy
- Region
- Toscana
- Appellation
- Brunello di Montalcino
- Alcohol
- 14.5%
- Body
- full
- Acidity
- high
- Tannin
- high
- Sweetness
- dry
Food pairing
game meat · roast red meat · pasta with meat sauce · aged cheeses
Rated vintages
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2020
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2019
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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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2012
Truffle, new leather, coconut and spiced plum aromas come together in the glass. The taut, full-bodied palate delivers mature black cherry, licorice, coffee and ground pepper set against a backdrop of fine-grained tannins that give it a firm texture. Drink 2019–2027.
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2011
Subdued aromas of spirits, raisin, menthol and resin emerge on this. The bulky palate shows blistering alcohol and a hint of raisin but it lacks fruit richness. Grainy tannins leave a raspy finish.