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

"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

"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

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

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

"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

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

"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

Val di Sugas Riserva aus dem Topjahrgang 2010 zeichnet sich durch eine frische, saubere, fruchtbetonte Nase, den dicht gebauten, ausgewogenen Körper, weiche Tannine, eine saftige Säure, den eleganten Abgang und nicht zuletzt durch ein exzellentes Preis-Genuss-Verhältnis aus. SUPERIORE.DE

"A balanced and refined Brunello with dried cherry and strawberry, lemon undertones too. Full body, silky tannins and a fresh clean finish. Drink or hold." James Suckling