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| 2019 Livio Sassetti Pertimali Brunello di Montalcino (750ml) | ||
| Sangiovese from Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy | ||
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B-21 Top Recommendation
Read More "The combination of power, depth and energy makes this impossible to ignore." - Eric Guido, Vinous As one of Montalcino's reference-point estates, Livio Sassetti's Pertimali holds a special place in the hearts of collectors. In the banner vintage of 2019, the estate's Montosoli terroir shines with special brilliance and the Brunello is high on everyone's list. The wine is always known for its precision and finesse, and this rendition is no exception, as Sassetti's various Montosli parcels all produced exceptionally high quality fruit. "The 2019 leaves the senses reeling with youthful tension yet maintains fantastic energy," notes Eric Guido. James Suckling likewise describes it as "complex, yet well rounded and balanced" in his 95-point review, and with the vintage's ideal combination of phenolic depth, intensity, and structural poise, you can safely assume this 2019 stunner is set to cruise in the cellar, offering the trifecta of what we all love in great Brunello – pure Sangiovese class, transparent terroir character, and overperforming value, especially for a wine with such outstanding cellar potential. | ||
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| 2016 Caparzo Rosso di Montalcino (750ml) | ||
| Sangiovese from Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy | ||
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| 2020 Caparzo Brunello di Montalcino (750ml) | ||
| Sangiovese from Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy | ||
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B-21 Top Recommendation
Read More B-21 Brunello mainstay Caparzo has experienced a stellar ascent under the ownership of Elisabetta Gnudi Angelini since 1998, and they're arguably producing their best wines ever. At least, that's our take from this trio of fantastic new releases from winemaker Massimo Bracalente. The 2020 vintage's best wines strike a remarkable balance that defies the warm growing conditions, and Caparzo nails that sweet spot perfectly with this 95-point normale bottling. "This is really pretty ... Creamy and so polished. It goes on for minutes. A graceful and complex 2020 Brunello," notes James Suckling, hinting at one of the vintage's finest virtues, its approachability in the near term. While some 2020s are indeed blockbusters of huge structure and ripeness, they lack the graceful balance that defines the best Brunellos, but fans of the world's best Sangioveses can rest assured that all the varietal's most striking and important features can be found in spades in this stunning expression of "ample energy and dimension." | ||
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| 2019 Caparzo Brunello di Montalcino (750ml) | ||
| Sangiovese from Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy | ||
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B-21 Top Recommendation
Read More A duo of age worthy Brunello di Montalcino wines from one of the region's top rated producers, B-21 Brunello fans seeking outstanding value know to make room in the cellar for the enticing 95 pt. 2019 Caparzo Brunello di Montalcino and refined single-vineyard 97 pt. 2019 Caparzo Brunello di Montalcino La Casa, sourced from a stellar vintage blending "power and elegance" according to Vinous critic Eric Guido and both unbeatably priced at a fraction of the region's higher profile estates. Counted among Montalcino's most historic wineries and known for producing one of its first single vineyard Brunellos, owner Elisabetta Gnudi Angelini is credited with transforming the spectacular 200-hectare Caparzo estate in northern Montalcino over the last several decades, employing meticulous attention to detail including the construction of a new, technologically advanced cellar and replanting the vineyards while expanding the total area under vine from 46 hectares to 90. Representing "a beautiful introduction to the brand and a great value" according to Eric Guido of Vinous, the seductive 2019 95 pt. Caparzo Brunello di Montalcino was sourced from 9 hectares of vineyards spread over five diverse sectors in the DOCG and aged in a mix of French and Slavonian oak barrels and casks for up to 3 years with extended time in bottle, yielding "outstanding freshness, incredible balance of richness, and a great deal of complexity" according to Audrey Frick of Jeb Dunnuck and promising "another decade of pleasure" according to Brunello expert Kerin O'Keefe. Sourced from the Montosoli Hill, "a true Cru of the region" according to Vinous critic Eric Guido, the plush 97 pt. 2019 Caparzo Brunello di Montalcino La Casa comes from the estate's 5-hectare La Casa vineyard and was aged for the first 12 months in French oak barriques, the next 24 months in 30-hectoliter French oak barrels and over a year in bottle, yielding "a lovely and joyous wine with velvety soft tannins and good inner energy" according to the Wine Advocate's Monica Larner described as "focused and elegantly structured" by critic Kerin O'Keefe who sums it up as "excellent." Crafted as pure and transparent expressions of their exceptional Montalcino terroir, the impressive 95 pt. 2019 Caparzo Brunello di Montalcino is "already surprisingly accessible but will also offer another decade of pleasure" according to critic Kerin O'Keefe while the elegant 97 pt. 2019 Caparzo Brunello di Montalcino La Casa will continue to evolve over the next few decades according to the Wine Spectator's Bruce Sanderson, giving savvy Tuscan wine lovers who stock the cellar an opportunity to enjoy two exceptional Brunellos at a bargain price. | ||
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| 2023 Uccelliera Rosso di Montalcino (750ml) | ||
| Sangiovese from Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy | ||
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| 2015 Lambardi Brunello di Montalcino (750ml) | ||
| Sangiovese from Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy | ||
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| 2020 Altesino Brunello di Montalcino (750ml) | ||
| Sangiovese from Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy | ||
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B-21 Top Recommendation
Read More "The successful wines of 2020 are absolutely gorgeous." - Eric Guido, Vinous How does Brunello follow an act like the epic 2019 vintage? That's the million-dollar question surrounding Brunello's 2020 vintage, and to be sure, it doesn't boast the generation excellence or across the board consistency of 2010, 2016, or 2019, but as with any great wine region, the great producers certainly made great wines, and they're ripe for the picking if you know where to look. Today's offer distills our broad and deep selection of 2020 Brunellos into a quartet of favorites that we believe capture the vintage perfectly while offering exceptional quality-to-price ratio. The "harmonious and vibrant" 2020 Camigliano takes this estate's overachieving class to the next level with a glowing 95-point score from Wine Spectator, while the 2020 Caparzo "is really pretty ... Creamy and so polished. It goes on for minutes. A graceful and complex 2020 Brunello," as noted James Suckling, hinting at one of the vintage's finest qualities, its approachability in the near term. Fans of the world's best Sangioveses can rest assured that all the varietal's most striking and important features can be found in spades in this stunning expression of "ample energy and dimension." It should come as no surprise that Montosoli's most famous estate, Altesino, turned out some stellar wines yet again in this vintage. The 2020 Altesino is once again a razor-sharp buy with three of 95-point scores under its belt. "Offering both refined complexity and true drinking pleasure, with nothing heavy or weighted, it's fabulous all around," declares Dunnuck's Italy critic, Audrey Frick. Finally, the 2020 Casanova di Neri boasts an extra dimension this vintage, as that estate's legendary Cerretalto was not produced, the fruit going instead into this bottling, resulting in 96-point rendition that is "especially spicy, lifted and intense" according to Wine Advocate's Monica Larner. As the 2020 Brunellos have come to market, it's becoming clear that this vintage is a more than worthy follow-up to the heralded 2019s, and best of all, performers like these show that they're among the smartest buys in Italian wine at the moment. | ||
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| 2019 La Fiorita Brunello di Montalcino (750ml) | ||
| Sangiovese from Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy | ||
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| 2019 Banfi Brunello di Montalcino (375ml) | ||
| Sangiovese from Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy | ||
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| 2015 Uccelliera Brunello di Montalcino Riserva (750ml) | ||
| Sangiovese from Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy | ||
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| 2020 Casanova di Neri Brunello di Montalcino (750ml) | ||
| Sangiovese from Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy | ||
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B-21 Top Recommendation
Read More "The successful wines of 2020 are absolutely gorgeous." - Eric Guido, Vinous How does Brunello follow an act like the epic 2019 vintage? That's the million-dollar question surrounding Brunello's 2020 vintage, and to be sure, it doesn't boast the generation excellence or across the board consistency of 2010, 2016, or 2019, but as with any great wine region, the great producers certainly made great wines, and they're ripe for the picking if you know where to look. Today's offer distills our broad and deep selection of 2020 Brunellos into a quartet of favorites that we believe capture the vintage perfectly while offering exceptional quality-to-price ratio. The "harmonious and vibrant" 2020 Camigliano takes this estate's overachieving class to the next level with a glowing 95-point score from Wine Spectator, while the 2020 Caparzo "is really pretty ... Creamy and so polished. It goes on for minutes. A graceful and complex 2020 Brunello," as noted James Suckling, hinting at one of the vintage's finest qualities, its approachability in the near term. Fans of the world's best Sangioveses can rest assured that all the varietal's most striking and important features can be found in spades in this stunning expression of "ample energy and dimension." It should come as no surprise that Montosoli's most famous estate, Altesino, turned out some stellar wines yet again in this vintage. The 2020 Altesino is once again a razor-sharp buy with three of 95-point scores under its belt. "Offering both refined complexity and true drinking pleasure, with nothing heavy or weighted, it's fabulous all around," declares Dunnuck's Italy critic, Audrey Frick. Finally, the 2020 Casanova di Neri boasts an extra dimension this vintage, as that estate's legendary Cerretalto was not produced, the fruit going instead into this bottling, resulting in 96-point rendition that is "especially spicy, lifted and intense" according to Wine Advocate's Monica Larner. As the 2020 Brunellos have come to market, it's becoming clear that this vintage is a more than worthy follow-up to the heralded 2019s, and best of all, performers like these show that they're among the smartest buys in Italian wine at the moment. | ||
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| 2020 Giodo Brunello di Montalcino (750ml) | ||
| Sangiovese from Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy | ||
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B-21 Top Recommendation
Read More "Famed enologist Carlo Ferrini's small private vineyard may produce Montalcino's best-kept secret" Robert Camuto, Wine Spectator Described as "celebrating the pleasures of Sangiovese" by Inside Bordeaux's Jane Anson, superstar winemaker Carlo Ferrini has the golden touch for crafting vineyard expressive Brunello, his elegant 97 pt. 2020 Giodo Brunello di Montalcino revealing ripe, aromatic fruit hinting of balsamic with vibrant acidity and velvety, fine tannins, a small production gem already delivering pleasurable drinking and promising to age beautifully for a decade or more. Recognizing the potential of a small, steep parcel of stony, mineral-rich soil nestled deep within the forest and bordered by ancient cypress, veteran enologist Carlo Ferrini purchased his tiny estate on the southeastern side of Montalcino in 2002, naming it Giodo to honor his parents Giovanna and Donatello and planting it with 15 clones of Sangiovese selected for their low yields and high-quality grapes. Boasting a 30 plus year legacy as a leading consultant to a "who's who" of iconic Tuscan estates including Barone Ricasoli, Fonterutoli, Talenti and Romitorio, the legendary Ferrini "has long emphasized investment in vineyards over winery technique" according to the Wine Advocate's Monica Larner, maintaining a meticulous hands-on approach to viticulture while keeping Giodo relatively under the radar in deference to his high-profile clients. Boasting a southeast exposure that protects the vines from the intense afternoon sun, Giodo's organically farmed 3 hectare vineyard for the Brunello is situated at 300 to 400 meters above sea level, an altitude Ferrini believes is optimal for growing Sangiovese, the yields reduced by 40% with green harvesting and the hand harvested grapes undergoing further strict selection with only the best fruit in top vintages vinified for the Brunello. Utilizing short macerations to minimize extraction and fermenting in a mix of stainless and concrete with native yeasts, Ferrini aged the alluring 2020 Giodo Brunello di Montalcino for 30 months in 500, 700 and 2,500-litre oak casks followed by additional time in concrete vats and over a year in bottle, yielding a fresh, silky textured Brunello boasting "innate power and intensity" according to the Wine Spectator's Bruce Sanderson and finishing with elegantly layered, polished tannins and evolving complexity to enjoy over the next decade and beyond. Describing Giodo "as first and foremost a story of Sangiovese," Ferrini declared the grape his "first great love," the sumptuous 97 pt. 2020 Giodo Brunello di Montalcino a golden opportunity for fellow Sangiovese lovers and collectors of age worthy Tuscan reds to stock the cellar with a profoundly elegant Brunello from one of the region's most talented winemakers. | ||
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| 2015 Livio Sassetti Brunello Riserva (750ml) | ||
| Sangiovese from Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy | ||
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B-21 Top Recommendation
Read More "The combination of power, depth and energy makes this impossible to ignore." - Eric Guido, Vinous As one of Montalcino's reference-point estates, Livio Sassetti's Pertimali holds a special place in the hearts of collectors. In the banner vintage of 2019, the estate's Montosoli terroir shines with special brilliance and the Brunello is high on everyone's list. The wine is always known for its precision and finesse, and this rendition is no exception, as Sassetti's various Montosli parcels all produced exceptionally high quality fruit. "The 2019 leaves the senses reeling with youthful tension yet maintains fantastic energy," notes Eric Guido. James Suckling likewise describes it as "complex, yet well rounded and balanced" in his 95-point review, and with the vintage's ideal combination of phenolic depth, intensity, and structural poise, you can safely assume this 2019 stunner is set to cruise in the cellar, offering the trifecta of what we all love in great Brunello – pure Sangiovese class, transparent terroir character, and overperforming value, especially for a wine with such outstanding cellar potential. | ||
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| 2023 Banfi Rosso di Montalcino (750ml) | ||
| Sangiovese from Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy | ||
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| 2019 Caparzo Brunello di Montalcino Riserva (750ml) | ||
| Sangiovese from Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy | ||
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B-21 Top Recommendation
Read More B-21 Brunello mainstay Caparzo has experienced a stellar ascent under the ownership of Elisabetta Gnudi Angelini since 1998, and they're arguably producing their best wines ever. At least, that's our take from this trio of fantastic new releases from winemaker Massimo Bracalente. The 2020 vintage's best wines strike a remarkable balance that defies the warm growing conditions, and Caparzo nails that sweet spot perfectly with this 95-point normale bottling. "This is really pretty ... Creamy and so polished. It goes on for minutes. A graceful and complex 2020 Brunello," notes James Suckling, hinting at one of the vintage's finest virtues, its approachability in the near term. While some 2020s are indeed blockbusters of huge structure and ripeness, they lack the graceful balance that defines the best Brunellos, but fans of the world's best Sangioveses can rest assured that all the varietal's most striking and important features can be found in spades in this stunning expression of "ample energy and dimension." The most prized parcel on the estate is the old-vine plot next to the historic Tuscan farmhouse, appropriatey called Vigna La Casa, from which comes the La Casa bottling, a sterling terroir expression that always takes the estate's signature style to the next level. "A real charmer with ripe tannins, even, seamless acidity, and a great finish," notes Jeb Dunnuck's Italy critic Audrey Frick in her 96-point review. The 2020 La Casa boasts "otherworldly" balance per Vinous' Eric Guido, and James Suckling even floats the proposition that it could outpace the prodigious 2019 vintage. Finally, the 2019 Brunello Riserva releases are finally hitting the market, and they're delivering on all the promise and hype the vintage has received since the reviews started coming out. As good as the 2019 normale and La Casa wines were from Caparzo, we knew the Riserva would be a knock-out, and it's here and ready to prove us correct. "The Caparzo 2019 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva makes a terrific first impression thanks to the intensity of its dark fruit aromas and its well-integrated spice. This is a full-bodied wine with deep layers of richness and velvety tannins," writes Monica Larner for Wine Advocate. This is a classically styled Brunello that will cruise in the cellar thanks to its "dramatic length and structure," as Vinous' Eric Guido describes it, shining right alongside previous best-selling, benchmark vintages like 2015 and 2016. | ||
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| 2020 Caparzo Brunello di Montalcino La Casa (750ml) | ||
| Sangiovese from Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy | ||
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B-21 Top Recommendation
Read More B-21 Brunello mainstay Caparzo has experienced a stellar ascent under the ownership of Elisabetta Gnudi Angelini since 1998, and they're arguably producing their best wines ever. At least, that's our take from this trio of fantastic new releases from winemaker Massimo Bracalente. The 2020 vintage's best wines strike a remarkable balance that defies the warm growing conditions, and Caparzo nails that sweet spot perfectly with this 95-point normale bottling. "This is really pretty ... Creamy and so polished. It goes on for minutes. A graceful and complex 2020 Brunello," notes James Suckling, hinting at one of the vintage's finest virtues, its approachability in the near term. While some 2020s are indeed blockbusters of huge structure and ripeness, they lack the graceful balance that defines the best Brunellos, but fans of the world's best Sangioveses can rest assured that all the varietal's most striking and important features can be found in spades in this stunning expression of "ample energy and dimension." The most prized parcel on the estate is the old-vine plot next to the historic Tuscan farmhouse, appropriatey called Vigna La Casa, from which comes the La Casa bottling, a sterling terroir expression that always takes the estate's signature style to the next level. "A real charmer with ripe tannins, even, seamless acidity, and a great finish," notes Jeb Dunnuck's Italy critic Audrey Frick in her 96-point review. The 2020 La Casa boasts "otherworldly" balance per Vinous' Eric Guido, and James Suckling even floats the proposition that it could outpace the prodigious 2019 vintage. Finally, the 2019 Brunello Riserva releases are finally hitting the market, and they're delivering on all the promise and hype the vintage has received since the reviews started coming out. As good as the 2019 normale and La Casa wines were from Caparzo, we knew the Riserva would be a knock-out, and it's here and ready to prove us correct. "The Caparzo 2019 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva makes a terrific first impression thanks to the intensity of its dark fruit aromas and its well-integrated spice. This is a full-bodied wine with deep layers of richness and velvety tannins," writes Monica Larner for Wine Advocate. This is a classically styled Brunello that will cruise in the cellar thanks to its "dramatic length and structure," as Vinous' Eric Guido describes it, shining right alongside previous best-selling, benchmark vintages like 2015 and 2016. | ||
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| 2023 Banfi Col di Sasso (750ml) | ||
| Cabernet Sauvignon from Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy | ||
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| 2018 Giodo Brunello di Montalcino (750ml) | ||
| Sangiovese from Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy | ||
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B-21 Top Recommendation
Read More Anyone who describes himself as a "Sangiovesista" is decidedly serious about Tuscany's revered grape, but when that Sangiovese devotee is renowned enologist Carlo Ferrini, be assured there is some equally serious Brunello di Montalcino backing it up. From the secluded hillside vineyard producing "Montalcino's best kept secret" according to the Wine Spectator's Robert Camuto, the sensational Giodo Brunello di Montalcino offers true Sangiovese perfection from an outstanding vintage, its aromatic ripe, earthy fruit elegantly balancing mouthwatering acidity and silky-smooth, polished tannins, already delivering enjoyment today and promising to age beautifully for a decade or more. Bordered by mature trees and ancient cypress with stunning views of the towering Monte Amiata, the nearly hidden Podere Giodo estate spans 5.5 hectares of organically farmed vineyards at 300 to 400 meters above sea level, its newly built contemporary stone buildings and state of the art winery seamlessly blending into the garden-like hillside setting. Boasting an A-list of customers in the region including Barone Ricasoli, Fonterutoli, Talenti and Romitorio, winemaker Carlo Ferrini quietly started his personal Montalcino project in 2002, clearing 2.5 hectares of mostly oak forest on mineral-rich slopes and planting it with specially selected, low yielding Sangiovese clones for the Brunello, its optimal southeast exposure protecting the vines from the intense afternoon sun. Produced only in top vintages like 2016, declared one of Brunello's "greatest ever" by James Suckling, Ferrini practices green harvesting to further reduce yields, dropping about 40% of his crop in August and hand harvesting the first selection for the Brunello in September. Utilizing short macerations to minimize extraction and fermenting in stainless and concrete with native wild yeasts, the sophisticated Podere Giodo Brunello was aged for 30 months in large 500 and 700 liter oak casks, followed by additional time in concrete vats and years in bottle, yielding an exquisite, brightly focused Brunello described as "a career defining wine" by the Wine Advocate's Monica Larner, a remarkable feat considering Ferrini's 30 plus year legacy as one of Tuscany's greatest consulting winemakers. Initially trying to keep Podere Giodo under the radar so as to not compete with his high-profile clients, perfection is simply hard to keep under wraps, the meticulously crafted Giodo Brunello di Montalcino reflecting Carlo Ferrini's uncompromising devotion to "celebrating the pleasures of Sangiovese" according to Inside Bordeaux's Jane Anson and now with increased demand, requiring quick action for collectors to secure their cellar-ready stash. | ||
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| 2019 Altesino Brunello di Montalcino Riserva (750ml) | ||
| Sangiovese from Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy | ||
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B-21 Top Recommendation
Read More "The 2019s from Altesino are some of the best new releases I can remember tasting at this address." - Eric Guido, Vinous It should come as no surprise that Montalcino's stupendous 2019 vintage turned out some amazing wines at the storied Altesino estate. The Brunello normale is once again a razor-sharp buy, "among the denomination's best values" according to Michaela Morris of Decanter, but the estate's flagship bottlings have truly reached epic heights in this soon-to-be-legendary vintage. Racking up an impressive 98-point score from Wine Spectator, the 2019 Altesino Riserva is a powerhouse in every sense. It was sourced almost entirely from the estate's southernmost Pianezzine vineyard, resulting in "a rousing interplay of dark earthy nuance ... with sweet, luscious fruits," as described by Decanter. The 2019 is a concentrated and robust cellar contender that will cruise along with the vintage's very best renditions thanks to a superbly crafted balance. As Spectator's Bruce Sanderson puts it, "The taut, driving structure, especially its bracing acidity, propels this red to the superlong aftertaste."Showing the incredible diversity of the estate, the 2019 Montosoli from the famous hill in the north of the appellation is no less impressive, with four 97-point scores on its card. As Eric Guido notes, "The 2019 is seamless and harmonious ... Montosoli terroir at its very best, and even at this early stage, it's impossible to resist pouring another glass." By now, the 2019 Brunello vintage is on everyone's radar, and as the Riservas and single-vineyard bottlings come to market and critics shower their accolades, collectors will surely be in frenzy to stock up on the top performers. So, when we found this benchmark bottlings at some of the market's best prices, we jumped in with both feet, and you'll surely want to do the same. | ||
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| 2019 Il Poggione Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Paganelli (750ml) | ||
| Sangiovese from Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy | ||
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Read More It seems the 2019 Brunello vintage is the gift that keeps on giving, as we're still unearthing stellar collectible opportunities on the region's most sought-after names. "Il Poggione remains one of the absolute top producers of Brunello from year to year at a remarkably fair price point." - Eric Guido, Vinous Il Poggione's classically structured, spice-driven style is on full display in the 2019, which captures the very best of this remarkable Brunello vintage. The expansive estate in the warmer southern sub-zone of Montalcino benefits greatly in balanced growing seasons, where the wine's hallmark power can stretch its legs without going overboard. Vinous' Eric Guido declares it "Enveloping and serene ... Il Poggione has captured the radiance of the vintage, yet this is just a baby today." Boasting true collectible potential at great pricing, Poggione's 2019 Brunello is another notch in an impressive recent track record for a bona fide Tuscan benchmark estate. | ||
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| 2024 Antinori Pian delle Vigne Rosso di Montalcino (750ml) | ||
| Sangiovese from Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy | ||
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| 2019 Uccelliera Brunello di Montalcino Riserva (750ml) | ||
| Sangiovese from Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy | ||
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| 2023 Giodo La Quinta (750ml) | ||
| Sangiovese from Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy | ||
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B-21 Top Recommendation
Read More Anyone who describes himself as a "Sangiovesista" is decidedly serious about Tuscany's revered grape, but when that Sangiovese devotee is renowned enologist Carlo Ferrini, be assured there is some equally serious Brunello di Montalcino backing it up. From the secluded hillside vineyard producing "Montalcino's best kept secret" according to the Wine Spectator's Robert Camuto, the sensational Giodo Brunello di Montalcino offers true Sangiovese perfection from an outstanding vintage, its aromatic ripe, earthy fruit elegantly balancing mouthwatering acidity and silky-smooth, polished tannins, already delivering enjoyment today and promising to age beautifully for a decade or more. Bordered by mature trees and ancient cypress with stunning views of the towering Monte Amiata, the nearly hidden Podere Giodo estate spans 5.5 hectares of organically farmed vineyards at 300 to 400 meters above sea level, its newly built contemporary stone buildings and state of the art winery seamlessly blending into the garden-like hillside setting. Boasting an A-list of customers in the region including Barone Ricasoli, Fonterutoli, Talenti and Romitorio, winemaker Carlo Ferrini quietly started his personal Montalcino project in 2002, clearing 2.5 hectares of mostly oak forest on mineral-rich slopes and planting it with specially selected, low yielding Sangiovese clones for the Brunello, its optimal southeast exposure protecting the vines from the intense afternoon sun. Produced only in top vintages like 2016, declared one of Brunello's "greatest ever" by James Suckling, Ferrini practices green harvesting to further reduce yields, dropping about 40% of his crop in August and hand harvesting the first selection for the Brunello in September. Utilizing short macerations to minimize extraction and fermenting in stainless and concrete with native wild yeasts, the sophisticated Podere Giodo Brunello was aged for 30 months in large 500 and 700 liter oak casks, followed by additional time in concrete vats and years in bottle, yielding an exquisite, brightly focused Brunello described as "a career defining wine" by the Wine Advocate's Monica Larner, a remarkable feat considering Ferrini's 30 plus year legacy as one of Tuscany's greatest consulting winemakers. Initially trying to keep Podere Giodo under the radar so as to not compete with his high-profile clients, perfection is simply hard to keep under wraps, the meticulously crafted Giodo Brunello di Montalcino reflecting Carlo Ferrini's uncompromising devotion to "celebrating the pleasures of Sangiovese" according to Inside Bordeaux's Jane Anson and now with increased demand, requiring quick action for collectors to secure their cellar-ready stash. | ||
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| 2021 Castiglion del Bosco Rosso di Montalcino Gauggiole (750ml) | ||
| Sangiovese from Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy | ||
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| 2019 Villa Sant'Anna Vino Nobile di Montepulciano (750ml) | ||
| Sangiovese from Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy | ||
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| 2020 Col d'Orcia Brunello di Montalcino (750ml) | ||
| Sangiovese from Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy | ||
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| 2019 Gaja Pieve Santa Restituta Brunello di Montalcino (375ml) | ||
| Sangiovese from Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy | ||
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| 2020 San Filippo Rosso di Montalcino Lo Scorno (750ml) | ||
| Sangiovese from Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy | ||
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| 2020 Ferretti Rosso di Montalcino (750ml) | ||
| Sangiovese from Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy | ||
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| 2023 Val di Suga Rosso di Montalcino (750ml) | ||
| Sangiovese from Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy | ||
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