Brunello

Dieser Brunello 2015 verführt alle Sinne mit Harmonie und offener Persönlichkeit. Tiefrubingranat, kräftig, extraktsüß und expansiv im Bouquet mit reifer Kirschfrucht und feiner Rosmarinnote. Weit am Gaumen, lang im Abgang. SUPERIORE.DE

"Mittleres, reifendes Rot; gute Tiefe, Fruchtkaramellen, ansprechend; runder Ansatz, reifend-fruchtig, Karamell, feines Tannin, gute Länge." Merum

"Aromas of mature woodland berry, underbrush, leather and camphor mingle together with a whiff of blue flower. The bright, polished palate offers juicy Marasca cherry, cranberry, cocoa and clove alongside taut fine-grained tannins that leave a firm, somewhat chalky finish. Fresh acidity keeps it balanced." Wine Enthusiast

"Medium bright red. Red cherry, raspberry, tobacco and pepper on the nose. Supple, juicy and broad, with cool, perfumed flavors of red berries, cherry, licorice and herbs. In a lighter style for a Brunello, but shows good cut without coming off as hard and offers lovely acid-fruit balance." Vinous

"An attractive mix of cherry, plum, earth, tar, spice, savory and balsamic flavors are the highlights of this well-balanced red. Licorice and salty elements emerge on the finish." Wine Spectator

"Caparzo is one of two properties in Montalcino owned by the beautiful and charming Elisabetta Gnudi Angelini. This wine, the Caparzo 2015 Brunello di Montalcino is a very classic interpretation that delivers the goods without any distracting bells or whistles. The wine opens to red and purple fruit aromas with background tones of dried herb, potting soil, cedar wood and light spice. Fruit comes from a site with heavier clay soils, and you get hints of that extra density and richness here. This vintage offers all you need in a model Brunello from a very beautiful and generous vintage. I always admire the wines of Caparzo for their accessible and immediate drinking style." Robert Parker

"Plum and ripe-berry with cedar and fresh-mushroom aromas and flavors. Full body, round and juicy tannins and a long and flavorful finish. Hints of chocolate. Shows intensity and focus." James Suckling

Der Duft ist geprägt von Schwarzkirsche und reifen Beeren, Pflaumen und Kakao. Am Gaumen dominiert die Fruchtfülle, begleitet von geschliffenen Tanninen und würzigem Nachhall. Dieser elegante und mittelgewichtige Brunello ist bereits in jungen Jahren ein Genuss! SUPERIORE.DE

"Leuchtendes Rubin. Betont würzige Nase, nach rotem Pfeffer und Leder, im Nachhall Siegellack, dann wieder Lakritze, auch Pfirsich. Zeigt sich am Gaumen salzig mit griffigem Tannin, packt zu, druckvoll, würziger Trunk, spannt sich lange hinfort, gute Zukunft." Falstaff

"Moderately saturated medium red. Strawberry, honey and flint on the nose and palate. Then fairly steely in the mouth, but boasting nice concentration and an appealing sweetness. Finishes broad and smooth." Vinous

"A focused, lively red, this exhibits cherry, strawberry, earth, mineral and Mediterranean herb flavors. Dense, staying fresh as this unwinds on the lingering aftertaste." Wine Spectator

"The Camigliano 2015 Brunello di Montalcino sees fruit from a 50-hectare vineyard planted 300 to 350 meters above sea level. The soils show lots of variation with clay, sand, rock and marine fossils. The wine's bouquet reveals classic Brunello characteristics of wild berry, forest floor, pressed rose petal, crushed stone and spice. You also get those typical balsam and herbal tones that are so specific to Montalcino. In fact, I argue that they come across with even more intensity in a beautifully balanced and sunny vintage such as 2015. This wine ages in 60-hectoliter botti for 24 months, making for a firm yet surprisingly streamlined mouthfeel." Robert Parker

"A bright and elegant Brunello that suggests sliced oranges, tulips and rose petals. Medium-to full-bodied and finely structured, drawing on silky layers of tannins and a vibrant edge of acidity." James Suckling

Leuchtend Rot mit rubinroten Reflexen. Aroma von Rosenblättern, kleinen roten Beeren, etwas Minze. Am Gaumen klar, schöne und vielschichte Primärfrucht, die Tannine geschmeidig und elegant. Ein mittelgewichtiger, aber deshalb überhaupt nicht weniger attraktiver Brunello mit einer Frische und Gesamtbalance, die ihn im hervorragenden Jahr 2015 zu einem bemerkenswerten, eigenständigen Teil der Favoritenriege macht! SUPERIORE.DE

"Funkelndes, intensives Rubingranat. Eröffnet in der Nase mit Noten nach Preisel- und Gojibeeren, etwas Safran, saftige Kirsche. Herzhaftes, zupackendes Tannin am Gaumen, griffig, zeigt betont erdige Noten, wirkt noch sehr jung." Falstaff

"Tasted blind. Lustrous mid ruby. Quite closed and a little savoury on the nose. Supple and gentle fruit on the palate and still a little shy. Finely sculpted tannins on the finish." Jancis Robinson

"Deep red. Forward aromas of tobacco, sweet spices and ripe red cherry on the very inviting nose. Supple, with graceful and polished red fruit and herb flavors that are nicely creamy but lively on the long, expressive finish." Vinous

"The Col d'Orcia 2015 Brunello di Montalcino (made with organic fruit) has a very distinctive aromatic profile with subtle hints of rusty iron and moist potting soil. However, this wine also shows an impressive evolution in the glass with those earthy and sanguine notes lifting to reveal sweet oak tones of vanilla and baking spice that remain pronounced in a second underlayer. To me, Col d'Orcia's wines are almost always characterized by a medicinal or balsamic element, and the primary fruit is downplayed as a result. This vintage puts on a good show with wild berry, blackcurrant and dried blackberry. That said, this wine is more ethereal and spicy than it is fruity per se." Robert Parker

"A full, very layered young Brunello with cherry, floral and light toffee and cedar character. It’s very layered and fine-tannined. Lively acidity and focus. Really attractive dried citrus at the end. From organically grown grapes. Give this two or three years to soften. Try after 2022 and onwards." James Suckling

"This combines the best characteristics of Sangiovese, with cherry and strawberry fruit, earth, leather and iron notes and balsamic elements of wild thyme, rosemary and Mediterranean scrub. Shows a bit of heat on the finish, yet remains fresh and long. Best from 2023 through 2042." Wine Spectator

Rosenblüten, Minze, Zimt, süße dunkle Kirschen und Rauch verschmelzen in seinem intensiven Bouquet. Ebenso nuancenreich präsentiert sich der Geschmack, mittelgewichtiger Körper, betont lang, viel Kraft und Energie. SUPERIORE.DE

"Palish ruby. Tangy, supple fruit with chewy tannins. Succulent, sweet raspberry and cherry on the finish. Very flattering and appetising." Jancis Robinson

"A riper style with plenty of dried red cherries and plums, as well as woody spice notes. The palate is quite fleshy with an open-knit thread of blue plums and darker cherries." James Suckling

"Aromas of underbrush, truffle, dark-skinned berry and tobacco lead the nose of this elegantly structured red. The taut, vibrant palate offers Marasca cherry, cranberry, orange zest and licorice framed by racy acidity and fine-grained tannins." Wine Enthusiast

"The style of the vintage is more approachable and less extractive, dominated by aromas of rose, blood orange and a touch of sour cherry, with deeper notes of black pepper and liquorice root expressed on the leaner, chalky palate." Decanter

"Good full bright red. Red plum, apple, and tobacco aromas are delightfully complemented in the mouth by alkaline and mineral nuances. Saliva-inducing salinity adds to the appeal of a lusciously persistent finish featuring repeating red fruit and herbal nuances." Vinous

"This is smooth and caressing, wrapped around cherry, plum, loam, tobacco and cumin flavors. Hefty tannins line the finish, but all the elements are in the right proportion. Features a fine, complex finish." Wine Spectator

"Il Poggione has one of the appellation's most enviable track records for quality and cellar longevity. The 2014 Brunello di Montalcino is a different beast. This wine prizes elegance, finesse and a compact mouthfeel. I would suggest a slightly shorter drinking window of approximately ten years. No matter how you cut it, the wine is absolutely beautiful and indeed ranks high on a list of favorite wines from the vintage. The bouquet is chiseled and tight with wild blueberry, plum, red rose and a touch of cherry confit. No doubt the mouthfeel is thinner in this vintage, but the wine has plenty more going on to keep your attention. I'm liking it. I went back to the bottle a few days after it had been opened and the wine was still going strong." Robert Parker

Aromen von dunkler Kirsche, Pflaume, Rauch und Gewürzen, üppig, reich und strukturiert am Gaumen: Pelagrilli zeigt jedes Jahr seine beachtliche Persönlichkeit. SUPERIORE.DE

"Leuchtendes, sattes Rubinrot. Sehr satte und würzige Nase, präsente Holzwürze mit reifen Beeren. Nach etwas Luft auch leicht nach verbranntem Gummi,vielschichtig. Herzhaft mit viel reifer Frucht und süßem, geschliffenem Holztannin, öffnet sich samtig am Gaumen und endet harmonisch und lange." Falstaff

"Siro Pacenti's 2013 Brunello di Montalcino Pelagrilli offers a terrific package of intensity, freshness, firmness and complexity. It delivers generously on all fronts. The bouquet peels back to reveal wild cherry, rose hip, dried herb and toasted almond. The fruit tastes less ripe here (compared to wines from the southern parts of the appellation), and you do feel that acidic pinch on the close. This wine should flesh out and grow in volume with a few more years of bottle aging." Robert Parker

"A seriously floral Brunello that combines rose petals and raspberry essence with more intense dried strawberries, chocolate shavings, herbs and cedar. The palate doesn't hold back but is still extremely well balanced and refined with tight, grainy tannins and a long, succulent finish." James Suckling

"Concentrated and quite deep ruby! A nose packed with cherry. Generous mouthful of fruit and richly tannic too. Rustic, long and direct." Jancis Robinson

"Underbrush, menthol, star anise and plum aromas mingle with a whiff of exotic spice. The aromas carry over to the austere, firmly structured palate along with espresso, toasted oak, sour cherry and licorice. It's still tight and primary, with firm acidity and youthfully bracing close-grained tannins that grip the finish." Wine Enthusiast

"Bright red. Spicy dark berries, flint and brown spices on the aromatic nose. Supple and broad but youthfully reticent; intriguing suggestions of spice and orange peel complement the flinty red cherry and dark berry flavors. Finishes with substantial but polished tannins. This really needs some time to expand in the bottle." Ian d’Agata (vinous.com)

"The rich plum, cherry, leather and graphite aromas and flavors are matched by dense, mouthcoating tannins in this intense red. Balanced and long, with hints of menthol and earth. If you like beefy reds, this is for you." Wine Spectator

Brunello di Montalcino von San Felice in dichtem Granatrot und mit wohlparfümiertem Bouquet von schwarzen Früchten, Espresso, gegrilltem Fleisch und asiatisch anmutenden Gewürzaromen. Viskos und konzentriert am Gaumen, dabei überraschend zugänglich im Geschmack für einen so jungen, kraftvollen Brunello. Außergewöhnlich gut! SUPERIORE.DE

"Earthy aromas suggesting leafy underbrush, porcini mushroom, pressed violet and charcuterie lead the nose. The full-bodied palate delivers dried Morello cherry, prune, star anise, leather and game alongside taut fine-grained tannins." Wine Enthusiast

"Good full ruby-red. Ripe red cherry, leather, faded flowers, sandalwood and menthol on the nose. Nicely sweet and smooth on the palate, offering supple, ripe red berry flavors complicated by mocha and coffee. Not especially complex, but creamy, showing the suave side of Sangiovese from the warmer reaches of the Montalcino southwestern subzones of Sant’Angelo Scalo and Sant’Angelo in Colle. This strapping, large-framed Brunello finishes with polished tannins and persistent sweetness." Ian d’Agata (vinous.com)

"A fruity style, boasting plum, cherry and spice aromas and flavors. Well-rounded tannins provide support and accents of iron and tobacco chime in on the long finish. Shows fine overall harmony." Wine Spectator

"Made in a traditional manner with three years of aging in large Slavonian oak casks, the 2013 Brunello di Montalcino Campogiovanni is a beautifully polished and delicate wine. This vintage is also very accessible, meaning you also will be able to enjoy it in the near and medium-term. Its appearance is dark and velvety, and the bouquet opens to bold aromas of cherry and black currant. This wine also had a firmer sense of structure and texture compared to many of its peers from the vintage. This wine gives you an authentic taste of Tuscany." Robert Parker

"Dark berry and bark aromas with hints of dark chocolate. Full body, soft and silky with juicy fruit and a savory finish. I love the mouthfeel and length of this wine." James Suckling

Mit Aromen von dunkler Kirsche, Pflaume, Rauch und Gewürzen, üppig, reich und strukturiert am Gaumen, zeigt der nur in Kleinstmenge produzierte Jahrgang 2014 seine beachtliche Persönlichkeit. SUPERIORE.DE

"Noten von Kirschen, Macchia, auch Pfeffer- und Ledernoten; stattlicher Bau mit robusten Gerbstoffen, der Ausklang harmonisch, voller Saft und Kraft und grosser Länge. Auch 2014 eine hervorragend gefertigte und überaus komplexe Annata von Giancarlo Pacenti." Vinum

"Leuchtendes, sattes Rubin-Granat. Klare und einprägsame Nase, duftet intensiv nach reifen Zwetschken und dunklen Kirschen, etwas Macchiakräuter im Hintergrund. Zeigt am Gaumen viel saftige, reife Frucht, nach Brombeeren und Himbeeren, ansprechende Dichte, entfaltet sich mit feinmaschigem Tannin, im Finale fester Druck." Falstaff

"This red shows complexity and depth to the plum, cherry, almond, graphite and tobacco flavors. Offers good grip and fine balance overall. Firms up on the finish, but lingers nicely." Wine Spectator

"The 2014 Brunello di Montalcino Pelagrilli is a mid-weight effort with a bouquet that spans a wide breadth with dark fruit notes followed by spice, tobacco and camphor ash. Those aromas are layered and pleasantly complex. The house style always prizes precision, fruit ripeness and well-managed tannins. All of those qualities apply here." Robert Parker

"Underbrush, camphor, tobacco and oak aromas mingle with wild berry. On the linear full-bodied palate, fine-grained polished tannins and bright acidity support Marasca cherry, raspberry, baking spice and espresso." Wine Enthusiast

"Vivid ruby-red. Clean fresh notes of redcurrant, balsamic oils, flint and violet on the nose and in the mouth. Vibrant and juicy, with a very lithe mouthfeel, excellent clarity and cut and a long finish." Vinous

"Very pretty black-cherry and fresh-mushroom character on the nose. Medium-bodied with integrated, polished and chewy tannins. Flavorful finish." James Suckling

Schön ausgewogen und klassisch-würzig der Duft. Auch im Geschmack finden sich die typischen Brombeer- und Weichselaromen. Saftig und mit viel Extraktstoff, voll und umhüllend, ausgestattet mit samtigen Tanninen und viel Ausdauer im Finale. SUPERIORE.DE

"This has pure, dark cherry flavours with intense notes of mineral, heather and anise adding depth. The tannins are fine and powdery, while lively acidity carries the finish. This is an absolute pleasure to drink." Decanter

"Good full red. Smoky aromas of flinty red cherry, violet and licorice. Juicy and gripping in the mouth; piercing but balanced acidity nicely lifts and extends the flinty red fruit flavors on the rising, clean aftertaste. Developed a hint of gaminess with aeration which was not much to my liking, and so I lowered my score slightly." Ian d’Agata (vinous.com)

"Aromas of tar, dried cherry and lemon skin. Full body, with tangy acidity and firm tannins. Tight but beautiful. Give it a year or two to open." James Suckling

Traditionell ausgebaut, beeindruckend seine kräftige rubinrote Farbe, der fruchtige Duft mit würzigen und balsamischen Noten sowie sein sanfter Geschmacksansatz, der sich furios steigert. Das hochklassige Tanningerüst ruht zwischen den weichen Komponenten, so dass dieser Brunello gleichzeitig Eleganz und Stärke beweist, ohne dabei zu modern zu wirken. SUPERIORE.DE

"Dunkel leuchtendes Rubin mit Granat. Tiefgründige Nase nach sehr reifen Kirschen, Zedernholz und Tabak, nach Grafit. Am Gaumen geschliffen und saftig, zeigt kerniges Tannin, leicht salzig, spannt einen schönen Bogen." Falstaff

"Bright cherry and berry flavors are allied to a firm backbone in this elegant red. Floral, earth and tobacco accents add detail. Ends on a savory, salty note." Wine Spectator

"There's a beautiful interplay between bright, primary florals, such as rose petals and tulips and dust, hay bale and dried raspberries. The palate suggests a ripe, powerful persona with chewy, juicy tannins and a fine line of pretty acidity. Best ever." James Suckling

Brunello di Montalcino von San Felice in dichtem Granatrot und mit wohlparfümiertem Bouquet von schwarzen Früchten, Espresso, gegrilltem Fleisch und asiatisch anmutenden Gewürzaromen. Viskos und konzentriert am Gaumen, dabei überraschend zugänglich im Geschmack für einen so jungen, kraftvollen Brunello. Außergewöhnlich gut! SUPERIORE.DE

"Intensives, sattes Rubinrot mit opakem Kern. Herzhafte Nase nach perfekt gereiften Kirschen und Pflaumen, zart nach Steinpilzen, leichte Würze. Am Gaumen kompakt und griffig, zeigt dichten Körper, baut sich in vielen Schichten auf, im Nachhall dann deutlich zehrender Überhang." Falstaff

"Good deep, lively red. Expressive, complex nose offers blueberry, strawberry, cinnamon, sassafras, old rare leather and iron. Then similarly complex on the supple palate, but with good energy and focus for such an easygoing, broad wine. The notes of red fruit and sweet spices linger nicely on the savory finish." Vinous

"The core of cherry and plum flavors is shaded by tobacco, spice and woodsy notes in this firm, dry red. Exhibits a Mediterranean feel, with wild herb and sun-baked loam accents on the finish." Wine Spectator

Rosenblüten, Minze, Zimt, dunkle Süßkirschen und Rauch heben sich aus dem Glas in einem durchscheinenden, drahtigen Brunello, der auf Energie, Kraft und Opulenz baut. Die 2015er Ausgabe ist besonders präzise und nuanciert. Hier stehen Länge und Frucht im Vordergrund und zusammen mit einer klar definierten Tanninstruktur hat das Team um Leopoldo Franceschi hier ein regelrechtes Meisterwerk geschaffen, das sich in den nächsten Jahren erst richtig offenbaren wird. Er gehört wie in jedem guten Jahrgang zu unseren Favoriten, auch sein überragendes Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis macht großen Spaß! SUPERIORE.DE

"Fester, fast herber, tiefer und komplexer, etwas zedriger und tabakiger Duft nach reifen roten und ein wenig schwarzen Beeren mit ein wenig Teer, Kaffee und Kakao. Sehr feste, saftige, reife Frucht mit gewissem Säurebiss und präsenten, jugendlichen, dabei feinen und reifen Tanninen, zart röstig und angedeutet speckig am Gaumen, gewürzige und getrocknet-pflanzliche bis tabakige Noten, wieder eine Spur Teer, nachhaltig am Gaumen, hat Substanz und Tiefe, salzige Mineralik, zedrige Anklänge, vielschichtig, sehr guter, ausgesprochen fester, konzentrierter Abgang mit herbem Saft, Salz und Würze. Großartig." Wein-Plus

"Leuchtendes, intensives Rubingranat. Offenbart sich mit einer verführerischen Nase nach Brombeere, Kirsche und Zwetschke, dazu leicht nach Leder und Gewürznelken. Zeigt am Gaumen gute Spannung, griffiges Tannin in vielen Schichten, viel saftige Frucht, langer Nachhall." Falstaff

"Tasted blind. Lustrous mid ruby. Lots of concentrated, sweet fruit on the nose. Fantastic chewy tannins and energetic, juicy fruit deliver tactile fireworks on the palate." Jancis Robinson

"In 2015, the Brunello was crafted only from their highest vineyards, up to 400 metres. True to its balmy southern origins, it demonstrates immense concentration and ripeness, yet it remains balanced in its considerable proportions. Luxuriously textured fruit is firmly girdled by powerful, chewy tannins and there is no sacrifice of flavour either - iodine, earth, leather, sweet tobacco and dried thyme are woven throughout. The sapid finish lingers leisurely." Decanter

"Wild herb and Mediterranean (i)macchia(n) notes mark this expressive red. Though well-endowed with tannins, this is on the sleek side, showing vibrant acidity. Cherry, strawberry, floral and tobacco flavors join the party as this cruises to a long finish. Best from 2023 through 2042." Wine Spectator

"So many sour cherries rise up from the glass, along with orange rind and lemon peel. The full-bodied palate has a very serious and concentrated core of florals and fruit, and the tannins have an iron-fisted, strapping build. Long, chewy and structured. One of the best in years from here. Drink from 2025." James Suckling

"The Il Poggione 2015 Brunello di Montalcino shows a darker and more concentrated appearance than many of its peers. The wine is beautifully abundant and fragrant in the most exuberant and expressive manner. You will recognize aromas of moist soil, tobacco and smoke. Candied cherry hovers over the entire bouquet. Fruit is sourced from older vines (all over 25 years old). Il Poggione occupies a special spot within the Montalcino appellation, and the area always produces slightly more concentrated and powerful wines. I find that to be particularly true in this gorgeous 2015 vintage. I am also very attracted to that almost dusty note of crushed mineral that rides long on the full-bodied finish. Il Poggione's Brunello is also distinguished by firm, youthful tannin that need a few more years to unwind." Robert Parker

"Il Poggione 2015 Brunello di Montalcino offers up a dark, earthy, almost animal-like expression, showing black soil and undergrowth, giving way to crushed black cherry, dusty spice, and dried florals which lift the experience. On the palate, soft, fleshy textures usher in fresh cherry and strawberry, as brisk acids add energy, with savory herbs and minerals saturating, as the 2015 Il Poggione’s fruit nearly masks its structural core. The finish is long yet fresh, with classic, fine tannins, dried red fruits and pretty inner floral tones lingering throughout this perfectly balanced expression. The 2015 s pure class and built for the cellar." Vinous