Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2017
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: Brilliant ruby red. Aromas of ripe red fruits (strawberries, raspberries), light smoky spice, anise, heather, white pepper. Structured and enveloping palate, slightly green tannins, closed but very promising.
Pairings: Flavorful dishes such as braised red meats or game, grilled or roasted mixed meats. Savory and well-aged hard cheeses.
Ratings:
Wine Spectator
Issue: June 30, 2022
Score: 93/100
Reviewer: Bruce Sanderson
Bright black currant and black cherry dominate alongside notes of rosemary, iron, and tar. Solid structure with burly, lightly astringent tannins and persistent freshness.
Drink Window: 2025–2042
Production: 8,000 cases made
James Suckling
Issue: November 1, 2021
Score: 93/100
Lightly dried fruit with cherry and citrus character. Medium-bodied with fresh acidity and a bright, linear finish. Lively and delicious for the vintage.
Drink Window: Now or hold
Robert Parker Wine Advocate
Issue: February 17, 2022
Score: 92/100
Reviewer: Monica Larner
Rich and velvety, reflecting the warm, dry vintage with ripe plum and fruit weight. Soft earthy contours from oak aging. Full-bodied and accessible.
Production: 158,000 bottles
Vinous
Issue: December 1, 2021
Score: 90/100
Reviewer: Eric Guido
Savory bouquet of wild strawberry, herbs, dried citrus, and musk. Cool-toned, mineral-tinged red berries with fine tannins. Classically dry and youthfully firm with floral and spice on the finish.
Cellaring Potential: Structured for aging
JancisRobinson.com
Issue: January 12, 2021
Score: 16.5/20
Reviewer: Walter Speller
Mid to deep ruby with a balsamic nose. Backward on the palate with juicy acidity and powdery tannins. Needs time to open.
Drink Window: 2023–2030
Grapes: 100% Sangiovese
Alcohol: 14.5%
Format: 0.75l
Serving Temperature: 18–20°C
Aging Potential: 15–50 years
Storage: Bottles should be laid down, in the dark, at a temperature of 12°–14°C
Type: Red
Vinification & Aging: The destemmed and crushed grapes were rapidly cooled to 16°C in a CO₂-protected environment. This skin cooling process allows for greater extraction of anthocyanins and polyphenols. Alcoholic fermentation lasted about 16–17 days at a controlled temperature of 27°–28°C. After racking, malolactic fermentation followed. The wine was then placed in medium-small oak barrels (2.25 hl – 15 hl), followed by a transition to larger barrels.
The Brunello Annata is aged in small and medium-sized barrels for at least 2 years, then transferred to larger barrels. Bottle aging: minimum of 4 months.
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