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5 Stars
17 hours ago
Wine was packed very well.
4 Stars
Yesterday
Product was packaged well, however I will say it did take longer than I thought to get it. The online ordering process could be quicker. As far as shorten the order to delivery time
5 Stars
Yesterday
The folks at B‑21 always come through! A terrific selection of wines and they always ship quickly and are well‑packed. They will continue to receive my business!
5 Stars
Yesterday
Strong Availability of wines that match our pallet. Shipping as described & expected. So looking forward to ordering again
5 Stars
Yesterday
B‑21 is Awesome. Gretchen prices and great customer service! That are my go to wine store
5 Stars
Yesterday
Knowledgeable source of fine wine.
5 Stars
2 days ago
Great!
5 Stars
2 days ago
Excellent service at good prices!
5 Stars
2 days ago
The web was easy and placing the order and efficient. I received my order promptly.
5 Stars
3 days ago
Had a specific product and delivered promptly. Will use again for all my wine orders.
5 Stars
3 days ago
B‑21 has always offered the best wines at the best prices of any vendor. I had a lot of problems with FedEx shipping on several occasions, but all of a sudden they've implemented a new schedule and notification system that really seems to work. This delivery was on time and perfect. Looking forward to my next order.
4 Stars
3 days ago
Good selection, fair prices and prompt/economical delivery. Minor but worrisome gripe: 2 bottles in the last shipment either were corked or the corks were loosen in shipment. The bottles were both fully intact, as were the foil caps, but both had leaked into the box. One lost about 75% of the wine, and the other only about 10%. They were 2 of 6 vermentino wines from as very reputable Tuscan producer that I know well, having been there twice.
5 Stars
5 days ago
Great Experience and good selection of wines I like!
5 Stars
6 days ago
Prompt reasonable excellent quality.
5 Stars
6 days ago
Love this store! They get the tequila that's hard to find, they don't price gouge, and fast delivery! Customer for life.
5 Stars
6 days ago
Good price, great service and selection
5 Stars
6 days ago
The service has always been perfect. Our wine arrives quickly and the UPS man calls me to come down and sign for it. I can only get this wine from one supplier in Florida and they always do a perfect job of making available to me.
5 Stars
6 days ago
Super easy to order and super fast, inexpensive shipping!
5 Stars
1 week ago
Easy to deal with and easy ordering .
5 Stars
1 week ago
Great customer service, fast response by email
5 Stars
1 week ago
delivered on time, best price for the wine I bought
5 Stars
1 week ago
Fantastic as always!!!
5 Stars
1 week ago
Sadly, UPS damaged my shipment of the last bottles of Banyuls wine in B‑21 inventory. The message I received was that the unbroken bottles of my order was being returned to sender (B‑21). I was beyond bummed! B‑21's customer service was extraordinary. In order to arrange for a replacement shipment to be sent, they had to replenish their stock. Within a few hours, I got a message saying the wine was ordered, and confirmed that I'd receive an email when the order was shipped. I couldn't ask for better service. I highly recommend B‑21 for their selection and service. Thanks so much for going above and beyond.
5 Stars
1 week ago
Transaction was flawless
5 Stars
1 week ago
Easy to order, efficient and the price is better than in Maryland.
5 Stars
1 week ago
Excellent turnaround time
5 Stars
1 week ago
I love this wine! It was delivered promptly and very nicely packed. The only thing is the carrier left it at the main building and not to the address I specified. I guess next time I will add a phone number for the carrier to call me. Love this Sangria!!
5 Stars
1 week ago
fast delivery on my favorite wines!
5 Stars
1 week ago
Online ordering process was easy. Order came in 1 week earlier than expected.
5 Stars
1 week ago
Excellent service, all around
5 Stars
1 week ago
Found items here that I could not find elsewhere.
5 Stars
1 week ago
It was flawless in every respect, from ordering and tracking to delivery.
5 Stars
1 week ago
I bought my liquor from this place for last couple years. Highly recommend this place. Great service and prices are reasonable
5 Stars
1 week ago
easy to shop will hold in cold storage and ship when I want my order
5 Stars
4 weeks ago
Delivered on time, everytime.
5 Stars
4 weeks ago
Very good. Packing was amazing. Price was less than many other places. Can't wait to sip some terrific dessert wine.
4 Stars
4 weeks ago
The folks at B‑21 turn orders quickly and the$24/case shipping cost is reasonable. My shipment arrived with one broken bottle that apparently was empty when it was packed, as there was no evidence of wine in any dividers, the bottles in the case, or the case itself. The cork was still in the bottle. It was disappointing to lose a bottle of my wife's favorite wine, and they refunded the price of the bottle without delay. It was unfortunate that this happened, but hard to understand how an empty bottle could have been put in the case. I am satisfied with their response and hope to continue doing business with them.
5 Stars
4 weeks ago
Fantastic as always!
5 Stars
4 weeks ago
Positively intoxicating…:)
5 Stars
4 weeks ago
Excellent prices
5 Stars
4 weeks ago
excellent prices and fast deliveries
5 Stars
4 weeks ago
All my purchases were online and the notices and deliveries were as promised.
5 Stars
4 weeks ago
Good price, prompt delivery as expected.
5 Stars
4 weeks ago
Great company to do business with.
5 Stars
5 weeks ago
B‑21 has best website, best selection, best prices, best delivery, best service. No other retailer comes close.
5 Stars
5 weeks ago
Wine shipped quickly. Website easy to navigate.
5 Stars
5 weeks ago
Wonderful experience. Went smoothly
5 Stars
5 weeks ago
Great pricing, timely delivery waiting on case #2.
5 Stars
5 weeks ago
On time as promised. Never a doubt!
5 Stars
5 weeks ago
Excellent website, great prices, speedy shipping, and excellent packaging! I couldn't ask for better service, we've ordered a couple times now and will definitely order from B‑21 again!

2016 Giodo Brunello di Montalcino (750ml)

Sangiovese from Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy

2016 Giodo Brunello di Montalcino
B-21 Top Recommendation
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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 100 pt. 2016 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 2016 Podere Giodo Brunello was aged for 30 months in large 500 and 700 liter oak casks, followed by additional time in concrete vats and now over 2 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 100 pt. 2016 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 in original wooden cases of six.

100JS
98WA

Seamless is a great way to describe this red wine with intense aromas of plums, cherries, walnut and sandalwood. Some lightly toasted oak, roses and lavender as well. Really aromatic. The palate is full and extremely polished with super fine tannins that go on for minutes and spread across your palate. A great wine, following the perfect, 100-point 2015. Better to start drinking this after 2023.

100 points, James Suckling (Jan 2021)

Upon meeting Carlo Ferrini for the first time some 15 years ago, I remember vividly when he described himself as a Sangiovesista, or an adherent of the school of Sangiovese. Many years later, and perhaps to cement that self-appointed moniker, the wine consultant has now settled in Montalcino, or the ultimate holy ground to Sangiovese. Ferrini has embarked on his Giodo estate (with beautiful vineyards and a newly inaugurated winery built precisely according to his technical specifications and wishes), creating his own temple to the mighty Tuscan grape. As a consultant, Ferrini has endured many stylistic transformations over the years, but the personality embraced in his 2016 Brunello di Montalcino celebrates varietal purity, balance and elegance, and I write those words free of hyperbole. Delicate forest berry fruits open to spice, forest floor and balsam herb. The wine presents a pretty wave of freshness, followed by firm tannins and enough fruity texture to smooth over the palate. This is a career-defining wine for this proud Sangiovesista. Production is 10,000 bottles.

98 points, Monica Larner, Wine Advocate (Nov 2020)

Alcohol By Volume: 14.00%
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