Red

Brunello di Montalcino

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Brunello di Montalcino · Italy

Brunello di Montalcino

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 lamb · veal cheek · cured meats · polenta with wild mushrooms

Rated vintages

  • 2017

  • 2016

  • 2015

  • 2014

  • 2013

  • 201293 pts

    Truffle, leather, mature black-skinned fruit and carob aromas emerge from this powerful red. The full-bodied palate delivers succulent wild cherry, black raspberry, licorice, pipe tobacco and grilled herb flavors with big, chewy tannins. Drink 2019–2027.

  • 201192 pts

    Big and bold, this opens with aromas of ripe berry, leather, forest floor, truffle and a whiff of aromatic herb. The muscular palate offers crushed black cherry, blackberry, cinnamon, anise and a hint of thyme framed in assertive but ripe tannins. Thanks to the juicy fruit flavo…

  • 2010

  • 2009

  • 2008