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

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

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

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

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

"The 2015 Brunello di Montalcino reveals an elegant bouquet with bright aromas of wild berry, blue flower and soft spice. These elements are carefully balanced to build the intensity and subtle but enduring power of the wine. There is firm structure at the back, and the wine is defined by its attractive but integrated acidity. You have all the essentials here for a pairing of hearty cheese ravioli topped with black truffle shavings." Robert Parker

"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

Altesinos Brunello di Montalcino 2015 ist in Bezug auf seine aromatische Ausstrahlung einzigartig. Die Nase betört mit Minze, Ginster und Kräuterwürze. Am Gaumen dezente kleine rote Beeren wie Waldbeeren und dazu etwas Pflaume. Seidig und fließend am Gaumen, eine geradezu perfekte Ausgewogenheit und Harmonie mit unbeschreiblicher Länge und Nachhall. SUPERIORE.DE

"Mittelhelles, reifendes Rot; Reifenoten, Tiefe, ansprechend; Fülle, Süße, reifende Frucht, gute Tiefe, vor allem Länge, rundes Tannin, gefällt gut." Merum

"Funkelndes Rubingranat. Vielschichtige und einladende Nase nach Brombeere, Chinarinde und getrockneter Orangenschale. Rund und geschmeidig am Gaumen, öffnet sich mit saftiger, reifer Beerenfrucht, gut eingebundenes Tannin, im Finale guter Druck." Falstaff

"Aromas of underbrush, leather, camphor and wild berry form the nose. On the elegant, medium bodied palate, licorice and clove accent a core of juicy black cherry while polished tannins lend refined support. Fresh acidity keeps it balanced." Wine Enthusiast

"Altesino's 2015 Brunello di Montalcino offers a rich yet classic expression of Sangiovese fruit, showing ripe red berries coated in dusty earth tones, with hints of leather and dried florals completing the picture. On the palate, brisk acids frame silky textures, creating a polished expression of red and black fruits, savory spice and saline-minerals. The finish is long yet fresh, as cooling mint and licorice tones carry remnants of red berry fruit hovering above a core of fine tannins." Vinous

"Terracotta, earth, iron filings, cedar and leather make for an undergrowth-driven Brunello 2015, which doesn’t fall short in the fruit department either, where there are red plums and red cherries. The tannins are neatly stacked, one on top of the other, with tidy acidity drawing in vibrant fruit and keeping it taut throughout. Balanced and stylish. Drink from 2023." James Suckling

"The Altesino 2015 Brunello di Montalcino shows beautiful depth and latitude, with broad fruit aromas of dark cherry and cassis that recall the warmth and golden sunlight of the vintage. The wine is deceivingly streamlined in terms of mouthfeel, but that slim and buttoned-down backbone supports a broad range of flavors and sensations, from lavender essence and camphor ash to moist soil and toasted spice. All of these elements are delivered with impressive harmony and unity, and I expect that this wine will continue on a slow, steady and satisfying aging trajectory over the next 10 years or more. Fruit is sourced from across 21 hectares of vines with tufaceous limestone soils and Alberese rock, which contributes to the freshness and balanced structure of the wine." Robert Parker

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

"Charismatische Noten von Steinobst, Blüten, auch Kräutern; im Mund saftig, die Tannine feinkörnig, aber spürbar, das Finale gut ausbalanziert. Überzeugt mit Kraft und solider Frucht." Vinum

"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

"Campogiovanni is an estate run by San Felice in Chianti Classico, and its 2015 Brunello di Montalcino Campogiovanni is a lovely, dark and savory wine to serve with a platter of fatty charcuterie and aged tomme cheese. The bouquet is elegant and linear, showing a pretty ensemble of dark fruit, cassis and dried cherry. This vintage is particularly well balanced, with soft spice and crisp acidity competing for your attention and keeping things bright and interesting." Robert Parker

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

"Tönt vielfältig nach Blüten, Beeren und Leder; im Mund saftig-frisch, eleganter Bau, mit viel Schmelz und guter Evolution hin zu frischen Fruchtaromen. Gefällt mit seiner Finesse." Vinum

"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

Im Bouquet schöne Primärfrüchte wie Kirsche und Brombeere, ebenso Zimt, Gewürze und eine rauchige Note. Sehr reich und komplex am Gaumen, fleischig, mit Anklängen an getrocknete Gewürze und Räucherschinken. Ein ausdauernder Wein mit wunderschöner Tiefe und Länge, der bereits heute viel Freude bereitet. SUPERIORE.DE

"Deep ruby-red. Aromas and flavors of ripe dark cherry and spicy underbrush. Remarkably big and round, exuding notes of coffee, tobacco, ripe, sweet dark cherry and herbs; very enjoyable and very ripe, with greater definition and precision than many 2014 Brunellos from the southern reaches of the denomination." VINOUS

"Dry-wood and floral aromas with a wealth of red cherries. On the palate there’s a smooth array of bright red berries, delivered on nutty, supple and even-paced tannins." James Suckling

"The Uccelliera 2014 Brunello di Montalcino exhibits the elegant and delicate side of this mighty Tuscan appellation. This vintage is characterized by mid-weight wines that are thinner in structure and less impactful in terms of overall intensity. However, there is a good argument to make that this softer approach is especially well-suited to a wine like Brunello that is never shy in terms of power. The vintage conditions in 2014 hold the wine back just a tad, and that restraint is welcome. From one of my absolute favorite Brunello producers, this wine is elegant and fine with bright fruit tones followed by sour cherry, licorice and dried rose bud." Robert Parker