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 meats · game meats · grilled dishes · lasagna · mushroom risotto · aged cheeses
Rated vintages
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201189 pts
Scorched soil, toasted oak, dried sage and roasted coffee bean aromas lead the nose. The approachable, full-bodied palate offers dried cherry, espresso and a hint of clove alongside fine-grained tannins. Drink sooner rather than later to capture the remaining fruit.
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201089 pts
Oak-driven aromas convey toast, wood shop, vanilla and a whiff of underbrush. The rich palate delivers cherries marinated in spirits, toasted oak, espresso, pipe tobacco, vanilla and a confectionary note alongside bracing wood tannins. A licorice note marks the finish.