- Entirely from the storied Soccorso vineyard next to eponymous medieval church La Madonna del Soccorso
- Enzo Tiezzi, eminence gris of Montalcino completely restored and renovated this vineyard starting in 1999
- Known to be the location of production for the very first wines from Montalcino labeled “Brunello”
- The label is a throwback to the original wines produced from this parcel in the 1800s which won awards in Marseilles and Bordeaux at the turn of the 20th century
- 530 meters above sea level, among the highest vineyards in the appellation
- Sandstone, volcanic soils with silt, sand and clay
- The vines are “alberello” or bush-trained
- Spontaneous fermentation and maceration on the skins without temperature control for four weeks in upright, open-top oak fermenters
- The wine is aged just under four years in the traditional Slavonian-oak casks form 10-40 hectoliters
- First release 2003 vintage
- 625 cases produced on average each year
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2019
Country:
Italy
Region:
Tuscany
Appellation:
Brunello di Montalcino
Variety:
Sangiovese
Color:
Red
Farming Practice:
Practicing Organic
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | IT-TIZ-21-19 | 12/750ml |
Press & Reviews
Vinous
Score
94
Date
2023-11-01
"The 2019 Brunello di Montalcino Vigna Soccorso is darkly seductive with a rich blend of crushed plums, cedar shavings and cocoa lifted by mentholated herbs. This is round and supple with masses of ripe wild berry fruit and inner violet florals energized by brisk acidity. A wall of grippy tannins emerges through the finale, balanced by a staining of primary concentration as the Vigna Soccorso finishes structured and long. Patience will be required before this gentle giant shows its best."
Jeb Dunnuck
Score
93+
Date
2025-01-30
"The 2020 Brunello Di Montalcino Vigna Soccorso comes from a single vineyard at over 500 meters elevation that was planted on sandy and clay-based soils with albarello-trellised vines 25 years ago. In the glass, it pours a dark ruby/red color and opens on the nose with more aromas of candied cherries, lavender, mossy earth, and sappy herbs. Medium to full-bodied, it is compact and brooding, with ripe tannins and a grounding, mineral-rich texture. It requires a bit more patience, but it has a lot of character and should improve over time. Drink 2026-2046."
Jancis Robinson
Score
17.5
Date
2023-11-14
"Dark ruby with bricky rim. A gorgeous, deep, rich, dark nose with top notes of black earth, spice and minerals. With aeration perfumed cherry emerges from the glass. Fantastic tangy, full cherry with chalky-grainy tannins. Supple and wraps you up like a blanket, although it still needs more time in the bottle. (WS) 14.5% Drink 2026 " 2038"
REVIEWS FROM PAST VINTAGES
2021
Decanter
Score
96
Date
2026-01-14
"Distinct notes of cherry, plum, flowers and spice. A model of Montalcino authority whose sapid, flavoursome and lengthy development express a rich texture, ripe tannins, visceral energy and dynamism. From a 560-metre-high historic estate adjacent to Montalcino™s 14th century walls and the Madonna del Soccorso Sanctuary (hence the name). Historic Montalcino oenologist, Enzo Tiezzi and daughter Monica, manage the six hectares organically."
2021
James Suckling
Score
94
Date
2026-01-05
"This wine shows oxidative aromas of dried cherries, dried flowers and hints of prunes and smoke. Full-bodied, it shows vibrancy and tension with firm, chewy and grainy tannins, crisp acidity and a tight, youth finish. Try from 2028."
2021
Kerin O'Keefe
Score
94
Date
2026-01-01
"Camphor, underbrush, violet and spice aromas come to the forefront on the 2021 Brunello Vigna Soccorso. Full-bodied and showing youthful tension, the palate offers succulent Morello cherry, raspberry, ground nutmeg and cocoa set against fine-grained, coiled tannins. Fresh acidity keeps it balanced. Drink 2029"2041. Abv: 14.5% Kerin O'Keefe January 2026"
2021
Vinous
Score
94
Date
2025-11-20
"The 2021 Brunello di Montalcino Vigna Soccorso opens with a burst of spiced orange mixed with spearmint before giving way to tart cherries, wafting up with its seductive bouquet. It presents elegance and refinement, with fleshy textures and ripe red berry fruits offset by a slight dark chocolate tinge. The 2021 leaves a framework of sweet tannins and an air of violet inner florals while finishing potent yet remarkably fresh. Pure pleasure to taste."
2021
Jeb Dunnuck
Score
92+
Date
2026-02-18
"More transparent in color with a red-orange tinge, the 2021 Brunello Di Montalcino Vigna Soccorso is focused and spiced on the nose, with redcurrants, bergamot, dusty earth, and dried herbs. The palate is medium-bodied and vertical, with driving acidity, fine, coiled tannins, and a stony texture that firms up through the finish. It™s tightly wound today and will need another 6-12 months to start showing its best, but the structure is impressive. Drink 2026-2037."
2021
Jancis Robinson
Score
17.5+
Date
2025-12-02
"Lustrous mid ruby with narrow orange rim. Ripe, deep yet cool red fruit on a layer of savoury balsamic spice notes and minerally stony hints. Lively ripe raspberry fruit on the palate. Great depth and intensity of wired fruit and long, sandy tannins. This is a whole step up from an already impeccable track record of this truly traditional producer. -WS"
2020
Kerin O'Keefe
Score
92
Date
2024-12-01
"The 2020 Vigna Soccorso has alluring aromas of violet, plum and a whiff of resin. Full-bodied and already almost accessible, the palate features ripe Morello cherry, bilberry and cake spice before closing on a hint of mocha. Tightly woven tannins provide support. Drink 2027"2032. Abv: 14.5% Kerin O™Keefe December 2024"
2020
Jancis Robinson
Score
17+
Date
2024-12-12
"Mid ruby. Great depth and complexity on the nose but still a little closed at the same time. Garden herbs with shy raspberry-fruit notes. Supple acidity lifts raspberry fruit that is matched by a big dose of tactile, gravelly tannins. But it doesn™t overpower the fruit. Has something earthy and pure about it. (WS)"
Jancis Robinson
Score
17+
Date
2022-12-12