Brunello

Feines Waldbeerenaroma, zarte Noten von Lakritz, Kaffee und Gewürzen. Dicht und kompakt am Gaumen, Säure und Tannine gut ausbalanciert, im Finale Noten von frischen Kirschen. SUPERIORE.DE

"Mittleres Rot; fassig-reduktiv. mit Belüftung rotfruchtig; dicht, gewisse Frucht, rund, Länge, gutes Tannin, lang." Merum

"The 2013 Brunello di Montalcino opens to a light garnet color and an elegant appearance. The bouquet is redolent of wild berry, cherry and red forest fruit. At the back, you get mild spice, cured tobacco and grilled rosemary. The effect is delicate and finessed. Yet the wine offers a long and polished mouthfeel with integrated tannins and acidity. These help to build power and length on the close." Robert Parker

"The deep, rich red-plum nose sucks you into this powerful Brunello that has great fruit and polished, dry tannins that are beautifully in synch. Long, intense and rather complex finish. A great food wine for tonight, but this has the structure to hold for up to a decade." James Suckling

"Lustrous mid ruby with orange tinges. Compact nose. Supple cherry fruit with plenty of acidity and stalky tannins. Youthful." Jancis Robinson

"Col d'Orcia has been farming its entire 520 hectares following organic practices since 2010, and 2013 marks the first year of organic certification for the wine. Significantly, the estate is the third largest producer in the region, producing 250,000 bottles of Brunello each year. Initially austere, the nose opens up to reveal red berries, pepper and violets. The palate offers similar restraint, with touches of leather and a minerality that builds on the finish. The resolute structure will carry it for at least a decade." Decanter

"Bright red. Pomegranate and sour red cherry on the fresh, precise nose. Lively but dense in the mouth; peppery red cherry flavors are complicated by tobacco and underbrush nuances. Finishes long, with youthfully chewy tannins and a repeating spicy nuance. Made from organic grapes." Ian d’Agata (vinous.com)

Intensives Bouquet nach frischen Kirschen, aber auch Gewürzen und getrockneten Kräutern. Am Gaumen eine schöne Fülle, dabei dank der typischen Sangiovese-Säure und dichten Tanninen von guter Struktur. Eine vielversprechende Komposition aus sehr gutem Jahrgang. SUPERIORE.DE

"Ripe cherry and walnut with fresh herb undertones and spice. Full body, extremely fine tannins and a silky, textured finish. Very classic and balanced. Beautifully crafted." James Suckling

"Castello Banfi's 2013 Brunello di Montalcino denotes riper and softer fruit than most of its peers in this vintage. This historic estate is located in the southern quadrant of the appellation, where temperatures are a few degrees warmer on average. You don't always taste that difference in ripeness, but for some reason, it comes forward with increased intensity in 2013. Therefore, I am officially recommending this wine to all those Brunello lovers who appreciate a little more volume and softness on those proverbial love handles. If you like 'em lean and mean, go elsewhere. But if you happen to be seated in front of a piping hot beefsteak that was just pulled off the grill, then you should definitely reach for this bottle." Robert Parker

"Cherry and plum flavors highlight this well-structured red, along with notes of leather, earth and wild herbs. Firms up as the dense tannins come into play on the finish." Wine Spectator

Kräftiges Rubinrot mit strahlenden Reflexen. Bouquet nach Gewürzen, Kräutern und reifen Früchten. Runder Körper mit seidigem Tannin. Wieder einmal einer der besten seiner Preisklasse - charmant und deliziös bis in den langen Abgang. SUPERIORE.DE

"Sattes, funkelndes Rubin-Granat. Zeigt zu ­Beginn überschwänglich würzige Noten, nach Nelken und Kardamom, dann feine Himbeere, spannend. Auch am Gaumen satt nach Gewürzen, öffnet sich mit griffigem, fein­maschigem Tannin, baut sich gut auf, satter Druck." Falstaff

"Bright red. Pure and very flinty nuances complement aromas and flavors of strawberry-rhubarb and wild berries on the nose and palate. Dense and juicy and boasting a focused, penetrating mouthfeel, this finishes long and clean with a very strong note of licorice. Best classico Brunello from La Gerla in some time." Ian d’Agata (vinous.com)

"The 2013 Brunello di Montalcino is elegant, balanced and bright. The pretty luminosity of the wine's appearance helps to underline this positive impression. The bouquet is nuanced and layered with dried fruit aromas that segue to spice, tar and balsam herb. You get sassy aromas of licorice, tar and cola on the close." Robert Parker

Der Brunello von ll Poggione ist besonders im hervorragenden Jahrgang 2013 ein bemerkenswert schöner Wein. 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

"Glänzendes Rubin mit feinem Granatrand. Intensive, fein gezeichnete Nase mit Noten nach Zwetschken und Tabak und dunklen Waldhimbeeren. Rund und geschmeidig in Ansatz und Verlauf, öffnet sich mit feinmaschigem Tannin, sehr geschliffen, feingliedrig und lange." Falstaff

"The 2013 Brunello di Montalcino lives up to the impeccable reputation garnered by this estate over the years. This is a profound and beautifully rendered Sangiovese that delivers bold and luscious fruit quality with black cherry and spicy plum at the start. The bouquet follows through with mild oak notes of smoke, tar and toasted nut. There is another aromatic component that includes crushed stone and dried herb or mint. This Brunello shows elegant evolution in the glass and promises a very long aging future ahead. Some 200,000 bottles were made, so it should be easy to locate this excellent wine." Robert Parker

"Maturing concentrated ruby with orange tinges. Youthful and herbal on the nose. Still compact and with gorgeous juicy cherry fruit and muscular tannins. Delicious now but will improve. Has plenty of structure and fruit for that." Jancis Robinson

"A Brunello with tile and berry character. Medium body, firm and silky tannins and a flavorful finish. A little tight now." James Suckling

"This historic fifth-generation family-run estate is one of Montalcino's larger properties. All 140ha of vineyards are located in the southwestern reaches of Sant'Angelo in Colle, ranging between altitudes of 150-450 metres. Earthy tea, balsam and leather offset dried raspberry and red plum flavours, while bright acidity gives lift and supple, finessed tannins will provide support for the next decade or so. Beautifully balanced and complete." Decanter

"Bright red. Pure, refined red cherry and wild strawberry aromas and flavors complicated by sweet spices and aromatic herbs. Deep and multilayered, the wine boasts polished tannins and a harmonious acid spine that lifts and extends the red fruit on the long, suave finish. An essence of Sant’Angelo in Colle with bigger body and palate weight than, for example, the Brunellos of Montosoli, but still sleek and refined as the best wines of Sant’Angelo in Colle can be. The cool-climate-styled 2013 vintage is precisely the type of year in which Il Poggione excels: this lovely, focused wine is the best classico Brunello from Il Poggione in years. Superb." Ian d’Agata (vinous.com)

"This red strikes a nice balance between plum and cherry fruit and beefy tannins, featuring elements of leather, tobacco, earth and iron. Balanced and long, with a gripping finish." Wine Spectator

Ausladend das Bouquet mit einem bunten Strauß von Düften aus Weichseln, Brombeeren, Johannisbeeren, Tabak und Schokolade. Ausgeglichen der dichte Geschmack mit Noten von roten Beeren, sehr elegantem Tannin und nachhaltigem Abgang. Ein klassischer Il Poggione und wieder unter den besten seines Jahrgangs! SUPERIORE.DE

"Himbeerbouquet, Kräuter- und Karamellnoten; der Ansatz kompakt, die Gerbstoffe robust, hat Schmelz und doch auch Länge." Vinum

"Walnuts and cedar with plums and hints of milk chocolate. Always subtle. Medium body, a solid core of fruit and medium-chewy tannins. Center palate of cherry fruit. Give it a year or two to soften." James Suckling

"Il Poggione is a Brunello superstar and a vintage like this reveals every reason why that affirmation is true. From the second the 2012 Brunello di Montalcino pours into the glass, you know you are in for something special. The wine is darkly saturated and rich in appearance. Absent are those slightly amber or browning hues you often get with Sangiovese in a hot vintage. Nor does the wine show flat or tired characteristics. Instead, the quality of fruit is vibrant and rich. This is a healthy, generous and exuberant Brunello with dark density and succulent fruit flavors that are followed by integrated spice and tobacco. The balance is impressive and one thing you get here is fresh acidity. This is not to be underestimated, because the acidity quota in the 2012 vintage across the appellation is not as high or evident as usual. This is one of the year's best Brunellos." Robert Parker

"Good full red. Medicinal red cherry, raspberry, sweet spices and mint on the fresh, precise nose. Bright and sweet, with a penetrating, austere quality to its flavors of red fruits, minerals and medicinal herbs. Harmonious acidity nicely frames the pure, long, youthfully tight finish. Lovely young Brunello that will repay cellaring." Ian d’Agata (vinous.com)

"Sant'Angelo in Colle. Dark garnet. Intriguing mix of fresh veg and compost on the nose, plus a bit of charred meat. Round on the palate – already very suave, and very Brunello. Confident expression of the vintage’s combination of ripeness and freshness." Jancis Robinson

"Shades of leather, spice, tea and iron surround the strawberry and cherry notes in this sleek, energetic red. Firm and tense, with a solid band of tannins lending grip to the finish." Wine Spectator

Pelagrilli 2011 ist ein beeindruckend frischer und lebendiger Brunello von der Nordseite Montalcinos. Weit und ausladend das Bouquet mit den schön abgegrenzten Aromen von dunklen Früchten, Blüten und Gewürzen. Eleganz am Gaumen, seidiges Tannin und die anmutige Säure führen ein sehr harmonisches Miteinander. SUPERIORE.DE

"This is very ripe and intense with dried fruit and hints of sliced mushroom. A little high in alcohol. Full body, chewy tannins and a flavorful finish." James Suckling

"The 2011 Brunello di Montalcino Pelagrilli is a fantastic wine made from some of the estate's most promising vines. Still relatively young in age, the vines behind the Pelagrilli selection show delicate floral nuances mixed in with bright red fruit, spice and balsam herb. The wine is elaborate and compelling thanks to warm aromas of wet earth or white truffle that emerges from the bouquet. Pretty layers of smoke and crushed granite appear on the close." Robert Parker

"A captivating, radiant wine, the 2011 Brunello di Montalcino Pelagrilli offers striking depth and nuance. Sweet dark cherry, plum, smoke, licorice and tobacco all flesh out in the glass. The Pelagrilli is without question one of the best wines of the year. Crushed flowers, tobacco, mint and sweet dried cherries grace the long, precise finish. The Pelagrilli is a blend of fruit from the north (80%) and south (20%) of Montalcino, aged in 45-50% new oak. I especially like the sense of energy here." VINOUS

Was sollen wir sagen: Altesinos Brunello di Montalcino 2013 ist in Bezug auf seine aromatische Ausstrahlung absolut 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. Er ist schon heute sehr zugänglich und weiß auch (wie wir erfahren haben) eingefleischte Brunello-Freaks zu begeistern - ein großer Wein aus einem sehr ausgewogenen und eleganten Jahr! SUPERIORE.DE

"Recht dunkles Rot; fruchtig, dezente Cassisnoten; auch im Mund etwas Cassis, sehr fein, Süße, gutes Tannin, Länge." Merum

"A wealth of ripe fruit with spice, orange peel and cherry. Full body, fine tannins and a bright and vivid finish." James Suckling

"The 2013 Brunello di Montalcino is absolutely unique in terms of its aromatic display. To me, the nose is particularly beautiful because I have a preference for balsamic notes of cola, mint or medicinal herb (that may not be to everyone's liking). You get those in spades here. These aromas are often more prominent in cooler vintages like 2013 in the Brunello appellation. In this case, they resemble intense eucalyptus. There is subtle fruit at the back, with wild berry and plum. The mouthfeel here is absolutely silky, fresh and streamlined. It is stitched finely together like lace. I am curious to see how a wine like this ages and whether the aromas hold tight or eventually fall flat. I would suggest a slightly shorter drinking window. But for now, this is my kind of Brunello. Bottoms up!" Robert Parker

"An intense perfume of juniper, bay laurel, sage, rose and berries marks this silky red. The structure is there, yet superb balance and refined tannins help this retain elegance through the long finish. Almost ethereal in its presence." Wine Spectator

"Bright red. Extremely perfumed aromas of violet and raspberry on the enticing nose. Then more raspberry, but also blueberry and strawberry flavors and a strong juicy fruit-cocktail-like quality on the palate that persists nicely. Really lovely Brunello bursting at the seams with fresh bright fruit, and already utterly irresistible now. I had trouble not gulping my glass down all at once." Ian d’Agata (vinous.com)

Gern zählen wir auf: tiefdunkel, intensives Bouquet, voller Körper, reicher Geschmack, kräftige Textur, fokussierte Persönlichkeit und beeindruckende Länge. SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2011 Brunello di Montalcino shows a very distinct personality that separates it from its peers. There's a dark, mysterious and masculine side to this wine that is evident from first impact. The bouquet offers infinite layers of black fruit, plum, spice, cumin seed and crushed clove. You get a great sense of moist earth, tobacco and forest floor. Nothing is obvious. The wine keeps you guessing sip after sip. It would benefit from more years of cellar aging, but it's really not that far off from optimal drinking." Robert Parker

"Altesino's 2011 Brunello di Montalcino opens with beguiling aromatics. Sage, licorice, menthol and sweet tobacco flesh out nicely as the wine shows off its ample, broad personality. The tannins could use another year or two to soften, but all the elements are very nicely balanced throughout. This gracious, silky Brunello will drink well for the next decade-plus." VINOUS

"This is long and delicious with lovely cherry, chocolate and fresh walnut flavors. Linear yet open with persistence and joy." James Suckling

"Fragrant and sleek, this opens with scents of blue flower, pressed powder, perfumed berry and chopped herb. The balanced, full-bodied palate delivers licorice, ripe black cherry, clove and tobacco while firm, velvety tannins lend structure and finesse." Wine Enthusiast

"The sweet cherry core is framed by dense, ripe tannins in this red. Leather, tobacco and iron notes add depth. The finish is fresh and long." Wine Spectator

Pelagrilli 2012 ist ein offener, zugänglicher Brunello. Mit Aromen von dunkler Kirsche, Pflaume, Rauch und Gewürzen, üppig, reich und strukturiert am Gaumen, zeigt er seine beachtliche Persönlichkeit. SUPERIORE.DE

"Einladendes Beerenaroma, Facetten von Gewürzen, Macchia und Blüten; komplexe Textur mit gut eingebundenen, feinkörnigen Gerbstoffen, auch Saft und Fülle, langes geschmeidiges Finale. Hervorragender Essensbegleiter." Vinum

"Boasting contemporary lines and a generously extracted style, the 2012 Brunello di Montalcino Pelagrilli delivers an approach that will appeal to a wider circle of consumers, far outside hardcore Brunello enthusiasts. The bouquet peels off slowly with rich intensity and dark fruit notes of black cherry, plum, soft spice, tobacco and licorice. You don't get any of the bitter or thorny acidity that can sometimes make Brunello difficult to love, especially in its youth. This wine is appropriate for near or medium-term drinking." Robert Parker

"So much violet, licorice and berry character to this. Wonderful depth. Full body, dusty and chewy tannins and a persistent and intense finish. Layered mouthfeel." James Suckling

"Deep ruby. Sleek oak and red-fruit nose. On the palate the oak takes the upper hand over the fruit at this moment, but the elegant, perfumed cherry fruit comes out on the finish." Jancis Robinson

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

Mittelhelles Rubinrot. Saftige dunkle Kirschen, Rosenblüten, würzige Kräuter, Minze und wilde Blumen. Ein Wein mit Tiefe, seidigen Tanninen und einem runden, geschmeidigen Finish, der die Liebhaber fruchtbetonter Brunello begeistern wird. SUPERIORE.DE

"This verges on cherry liqueur flavors, along with plum, spice and chocolate notes. Modern in feel, with a direct approach, yet has a firm, dense undertow and a lingering finish." Wine Spectator

"Deep red. Woodsy nuances of underbrush and potpourri complicate aromas of cherry kirsch and licorice. Then youthfully chewy in the mouth, featuring red cherry and licorice flavors similar to the aromas. Finishes with lively acidity and repeating licorice notes on the long back end, which also delivers some alcohol-derived heat." Ian d’Agata (vinous.com)

"The Poggio San Polo 2013 Brunello di Montalcino offers bright and sweet cherry fruit that pops out with pretty intensity as soon as you lift the glass to your nose. This wine offers beautiful fruit definition and a snappy personality that sings loud and clear. So many Brunellos can taste flat and evolved, but this wine is jazzy and very lively instead. The wine is fermented in cement vats and later aged in large oak casks and tonneaux for two years." Robert Parker

"Woodland berry, forest floor, exotic spice and tobacco aromas escape the glass. It's bright and loaded with finesse, delivering crushed red cherry, juicy cranberry, cinnamon and clove framed in taut fine-grained tannins. Vibrant acidity lends exquisite balance while a star anise note closes the lingering finish. I love the classic vibe on this—it's the best offering I've had to date from this dynamic estate." Wine Enthusiast

"Aromas of plum, dried meat, flower and figs. Full body, velvety and chewy tannins. So much fruit and intensity. I love the generous fruit and form to this wine." 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