Tiezzi

Brunello di Montalcino 'Vigna Soccorso'

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
Know 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:

Tiezzi

Vintage:

2018

Country:

Italy

Region:

Tuscany

Appellation:

Brunello di Montalcino

Variety:

Sangiovese

Color:

Red

Sizes Available

Full Bottle

IT-TIZ-21-18

12/750ml

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Press & Reviews

Jancis Robinson

Score

17+

Date

2022-12-12

REVIEWS FROM PAST VINTAGES

2016

enthusiast

Score

Date

2021-05-01

"Leather, leafy underbrush and violet aromas merge from the glass. The racy palate offers sour cherry, clove and orange zest alongside dusty tannins and firm acidity. Drink 2023–2030."

2016

vinous media

Score

Date

2020-11-24

"The 2016 Brunello di Montalcino Vigna Soccorso from Tiezzi boasts an extroverted display of ripe blackberry complemented by notes of dried orange, minty herbs, tobacco and finally hints of mocha. It’s texturally deep and layered, ushering in wave after wave of ripe black cherries and plums contrasted by zesty acids and hints of sour citrus. Its tannins steadily build throughout the experience, sneaking up on you while drying out the 2016’s fruits and creating a clenching feel on the palate under an air of violet florals and hints of tobacco. It’s a dark, large-scaled and beastly expression of Brunello, but it is sure to have its fans."

2015

decanter

Score

Date

2020-03-02

"The éminence grise of Montalcino with many vintages under his belt, Enzo Tiezzi, now over 70 years old, quietly stuck to traditional winemaking methods while tending his old bush-vine trained wines right underneath the town's medieval walls at 500m asl. Archaic in style and highly original, it shows a deep nose of tobacco leaf, cherry and damson. The mouthfilling ripe fruit is perfectly offset by tangy acidity and velvety tannins."

2015

enthusiast

Score

Date

2021-05-01

"Aromas of violet, leather and forest floor take shape in the glass. The youthfully austere palate offers red cherry, orange zest and star anise alongside polished tannins and fresh acidity. Drink 2023–2032. "

2015

vinous media

Score

Date

2020-04-07

"The 2015 Brunello di Montalcino Vigna Soccorso Riserva perfectly marries the ripeness of the year to the dark and rich stylings of the estate. Notes of spice-cherries, sage, dried orange and mocha form an exotic and deeply alluring display. It’s soft, silky and pliant, boasting ripe dark red fruits supported by juicy acids, which give way to inner florals and hints of tobacco. Subtle tannins come forward on the finish, providing grip yet not overwhelming the expression, leaving a hint of licorice to linger. The 2015 is structured and balanced enough to cellar for a decade or more, but is also worth checking in on today."

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Brunello di Montalcino 'Vigna Soccorso'