Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2019
Tuscany, Brunello di Montalcino
Red Wine
Sangiovese
Sustainable
750 mL
Brunello is a pure Sangiovese from Montalcino, and since the 1500s, it has been one of Italy’s great wines. In the cellar of Fattoria dei Barbi, almost every vintage of Brunello from 1892 to today is preserved, and many of those bottles have won awards in the 1800s, 1900s, and the new century. We represent one of the most classic expressions of the quality of Montalcino wines.
Tasting Notes:
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Color: Brilliant ruby red
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Aroma: Ripe red fruits (strawberries, raspberries), light smoky spice, anise, heather, and white pepper
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Palate: Structured, broad and enveloping, with slightly green tannins; currently tight, but very promising
Food Pairings:
Rich and flavorful dishes such as braised red meats or game, grilled or roasted meat platters. Excellent with flavorful and well-aged hard cheeses.
Ratings:
James Suckling
Issue: September 2023
Score: 95/100
Blueberry and orange peel with cedar and nutmeg aromatics. Medium to full body with firm, polished tannins and a flavorful, structured finish. Polished and refined.
Best from: 2026 onwards
Robert Parker Wine Advocate
Issue Date: December 14, 2023
Score: 95/100
Reviewer: Monica Larner
Bright plum, cherry, and blackberry on a clean, primary fruit profile. Velvety texture with slightly chalky tannins.
Drink Window: 2025–2040
Release Price: $80
Production: 160,000 bottles
Vinous
Issue: November 14, 2023
Score: 91/100
Reviewer: Eric Guido
Mentholated freshness, savory herbs, and wild strawberries on the nose. Soft and supple with crisp red berries and brisk acidity. Slightly tannic finish with a bitter tinge.
Drink Window: 2025–2033
JancisRobinson.com
Issue: November 14, 2023
Score: 17+/20
Reviewer: Walter Speller
Mid to deep ruby. Closed nose. Supple cherry fruit and fine-grained tannins. Youthful and grippy on the finish.
Drink Window: 2026–2034
Alcohol: 14.5%
Decanter
Issue: March 4, 2024
Score: 91/100
Reviewer: Michaela Morris
Mature bouquet with sweet earthy notes. Macerated raspberry, pepper, and orange peel on a vibrant palate. Fine tannins, tightly woven.
Drink Window: 2024–2031
Jeb Dunnuck
Issue: March 4, 2024
Score: 94/100
Reviewer: Audrey Frick
Ruby/garnet color with notes of wild cherries, pine, herbs, and crushed rose. Medium-bodied, expressive, with fine tannins and crunchy acidity.
Drink Window: 2024–2034
The destemmed and crushed grapes underwent rapid cooling to 16°C in a CO₂-protected environment. This cooling process of the grape skins allows greater extraction of anthocyanins and polyphenols. The alcoholic fermentation lasted about 16–17 days at a controlled temperature of 27°–28°C. After racking, malolactic fermentation followed, after which the wine was placed in small to medium-sized oak barrels (2.25 hl – 15 hl), followed by larger barrels.
The Brunello "Annata" is aged in small and medium-sized barrels for at least 2 years, followed by aging in larger barrels. Bottle aging: Minimum of 4 months.
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