- 100% Sangiovese sourced from Podernovone vineyard at an altitude of 500 meters with south-western exposure, planted in 1998, and Canalicchio vineyard at an altitude of 250 meters with north-western exposure, planted in 1989
- Galestro, calcareous marly schists, and white clay soils
- Maceration and fermentation occurs over 23 days
- Aged in 25-30HL Slavonian oak casks for 30 months prior to bottling
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2019
Country:
Italy
Region:
Tuscany
Appellation:
Brunello di Montalcino
Variety:
Sangiovese
Color:
Red
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | IT-BRU-11-19 | 6/750ml |
| Magnum | IT-BRU-11-19M | 3/1500ml |
| 3L (Jeroboam) | IT-BRU-11-19J | 1/3000ml |
Resources
Press & Reviews
Decanter
Score
98
Date
2023-12-18
"Just below Biondi-Santi in southeast Montalcino, this is one of the most classic estates of the denomination. The 2019 has a deep nose of amazing fruit ranging from cherry to strawberry, soaked with fresh violet, liquorice and vibrant minerality. It's loaded with racy acidity and firm, velvety, super-ripe tannins; lavish and polished. The wine is aged for 29 months in Slavonian oak, of which a third is renewed every year."
Jeb Dunnuck
Score
98+
Date
2024-02-29
"Displaying a deeper though youthful red hue, the 2019 Brunello Di Montalcino is expressive with cherry liqueur notes coaxing from the glass, and it is well-woven with plush, refined aromas of fresh leather, crushed flowers, mocha, and fresh herbs. Expressive, with focused clarity, a great, pure feel, notes of blood orange, and mineral undercurrents all weaving together through the palate, it's long and pure, with noble structure and balanced energy. Bursting with life and refinement, it offers nervous tension and a lingering perfume of dried apricot on the finish. At this youthful stage, there's a hint of oak spice that frames the wine beautifully, but it demands cellaring to come together further. This is going to be one to cellar and drink over the coming decades. Drink 2027-2050."
Kerin O'Keefe
Score
99
Date
2024-12-29
"#9 Top 100 Italian Wines of 2023: The gorgeous 2019 Brunello from Gianni Brunelli pulls you in, with its quintessential Brunello fragrance composed of underbrush, woodland berry, botanical herb and wild rose. Savory and all about finesse, the delicious palate shows elegant restraint and energy, delivering juicy red cherry, raspberry, cinnamon and crushed mint alongside polished tannins. Bright acidity keeps it beautifully balanced. Hats off to Laura Brunelli, this is an absolutely enthralling wine. Drink 2027–2039"
Wine Spectator
Score
94
Date
2024-03-27
"Fresh and fruity, boasting cherry, raspberry and plum flavors augmented by underbrush and iron notes. This firms up quickly, with dusty tannins paving the way on the finish. The lasting impression is fruit. Best from 2026 through 2042. —B.S."