Brunello

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 Brunello ist bereits in jungen Jahren ein Genuss! (superiore.de)

"Mittelhelles warmes Rot; dezent-fruchtige Nase; intensive Frucht, Tiefe, dann auch Karamell, rund." Merum (JLF)

"A ripe red with plum and lemon-peel undertones. Very perfumed. Medium to full body, silky tannins and a polished finish. Very fine." James Suckling

"The 2012 Brunello di Montalcino is an interesting wine that seems to break ties with the darker and riper style we've seen in past vintages from Camigliano. The fact that this nuanced and elegant style has been achieved in a warm vintage is as impressive as it is unlikely. You got to hand it to the hard working vineyard team that evidently found the right elements (like harvest times and yields) to reach a more profound sense of harmony. The mouthfeel is streamlined and tight. Like many of its peers, this wine is best for near and medium-term consumption. Yet, the wine remains softly balanced and soothing on the senses nonetheless." Robert Parker

"Bright, saturated red-ruby.  Rich aromas of ripe raspberry, tobacco and mocha; this nose is clearly the product of a hotter microclimate but stays fresh and lifted. Then complex, multilayered and sweet, with lovely generosity to the very suave raspberry, dried cherry, coffee and coconut flavors.  This strikes me as being higher in acidity than usual for a Cupano Brunello, addig a dimension of lift and juiciness to its rich, mouthcoating texture. The supple tannins provide support on the long back end." Ian d'Agata

"A firm, elegant and well-defined style, boasting cherry, currant, licorice, leather and spice flavors. Concentrated and long, with a robust, dense finish." Wine Spectator

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)

"Bright and freshly fruity with plum, cherry and walnut undertones. Medium to full body and firm and silky tannins. Really beautiful and bright. One of the best wines in years from here." James Suckling

"Tasted blind. Just mid ruby with orange tinges. Shy, yet rich cherry nose. A little reluctant on the palate, too, with juicy but closed cherry fruit. Fragrant and elegant and with an imposing, tannic structure, making the finish a little tough for the moment and demanding time. Undeniably elegant." Jancis Robinson

"Good bright red.  Very pure nose offers raspberry, pomegranate, and licorice.  Fresh and vinous, with scented yet silky flavors of redcurrant, raspberry, flowers and spices perked up by firm acidity and a solid mineral spine. The finish is penetrating and long and long. This is a lovely example of the typical 2012 high acid, perfumed Brunellos, but those weaned on high pH, fleshier wnes may fnd it to be a littler lean." Ian d'Agata

"Macerated cherry and plum flavors mingle with iron, meat, eucalyptus and tobacco flavors in this dense, beefy red. Compact, leaving a bitter almond note on the finish, yet staying fresh." Wine Spectator

Eindrucksvoll vollmundig und rund zeigt der Brunello schöne Aromen von dunklen Beeren, Kirsche, etwas Minze und erdige Noten. Der Geschmack ist schon heute erstaunlich samtig mit kräftigen, aber gut eingebundenen Tanninen, anhaltendes, fruchtiges Finale. (superiore.de)

"Castello Banfi has maintained an excellent reputation for consistency over the years. The performance of its base Brunello offers solid evidence of this. If you look back at the scores over the years, you will see less fluctuation between the good vintages and the bad ones. That consistency is achieved thanks to significant investments in manpower and technology. The 2011 Brunello di Montalcino beautifully illustrates my point. The wine is openly redolent of Sangiovese-driven aromas of wild berry, underbrush and spice. The finish is long, silky and the tannins are polished. This wine should hold well for the next ten years." Robert Parker

"Love the complex aromas of raspberries, strawberries and minerals. Full body with fine, refined tannins with currant, blueberry and cherry flavors wrapped up in the tannic structure. A wine that that will deliver much more in a year or two." James Suckling

"Plum and earth flavors mark this ripe, meaty red. Shows good freshness, winding down with leafy and tobacco notes. Delivers fine balance and a long finish." Wine Spectator

Banfis Brunello 2012 mit intensivem, noch nicht vollständig ausgeprägtem Bouqt nach frischen Kirschen, aber auch mit Gewürzen und getrockneten Kräutern. Am Gaumen voll und breit, dabei dank herzhafter Säure und dichten Tanninen von guter Struktur. Eine vielversprechende Komposition. (superiore.de)

"A sleek and pretty red with plum and light chocolate character plus hints of walnuts. Medium to full body and fine tannins. Shows the ripe balance of the 2012 vintage for Brunello." James Suckling

"Castello Banfi's 2012 Brunello di Montalcino is a textbook expression of the vintage. This wine faithfully reflects the warmth of the vintage thanks to aromas of plump cherry, blackberry, spice, grilled herb and rosemary. The bouquet offers a very Mediterranean quality that is saturated, rich and succulent. There's a distant mineral vein that fits perfectly within this aromatic portrait of Sangiovese. Castello Banfi has done a good job building up the mouthfeel in a vintage that has produced many thin and lean wines. This expression offers respectable dimension and depth." Robert Parker

"A textbook Brunello, mingling cherry and berry fruit with bitter almond, iron, sanguine and tobacco notes. Well-structured and harmonious, this should rein in the tannins with a few years of aging." Wine Spectator

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)

"This is graceful and supple in texture, with cherry, currant, licorice and spice flavors. Shows sweetness midpalate, along with fine harmony and a lingering aftertaste of mineral and underbrush." Wine Spectator

"A fresh and linear Brunello with cherry and strawberry character plus walnut undertones. Medium to full body, firm and silky tannins and a flavorful finish." 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 (massiven) Brunello. Außergewöhnlich gut! (superiore.de)

"In a traditional style, featuring beefy tannins and savory earth notes, with a core of leather and cherry flavors. Shows some sweetness midpalate and picks up energy on the long finish. Hangs together, ending in an uplifting, resonant manner." Wine Spectator

"Forest floor, truffle, new leather, ripe berry and a balsamic note are some of the aromas you'll find in this delicious red. The fresh, chewy palate doles out fleshy black cherry, chopped mint and white pepper notes, while big, round tannins provide structure. It's already enjoyable but will offer years of fine drinking." Wine Enthusiast

"A ripe and layered Brunello with plum and berry character plus hints of chocolate and walnuts. Medium to full body and round and velvety tannins. Flavorful finish. Why wait on this?" James Suckling

In herrlich-intensivem Rubinrot strahlt La Gerlas höchst charmanter Brunello 2012. Feine Kirsch-Nase, unterlegt mit Brombeere, am Gaumen spielt er seine große Eleganz aus, unterlegt von einem seidigen Tannin, was in einen schier endlos langen Abgang überleitet. (superiore.de)

"Glänzenes Rubin mit Granatschimmer. Intensive und einladende Nase, satt nach reifen Himbeeren, Kirschen und Granatapfel, im Hintergrund leicht nach Kardamom. Rund und saftig in Ansatz und Verlauf, öffnet sich mit feinmaschigem, weichem Tannin, salzig, schöne Spannung, im Finale langer Nachhall." Falstaff

"The La Gerla 2012 Brunello di Montalcino reminds me of the vintage that precedes it (although I like this edition better). Like with the 2011 vintage, this estate has done a great job in capturing as much of the primary fruit as possible, given the warm vintage conditions. Dark fruit with black currant and wild blueberry come into focus. Those fruit tones are aged and evolved for sure, but they don't show tired or flat characteristics at this point. Delicate notes of cola, licorice and blue flower add complexity. The tannic presence is reduced and the mouthfeel delivers silkiness and softness instead. La Gerla puts its Brunello annata into large oak casks for three years. This Brunello is ready to drink now." Robert Parker

"Deep red. Spicy aromas of redcurrant, cherry, mocha and licorice. Chewy and firmly tannic, offering spicy red cherry and milk chocolate flavors sexed up by a strongly flinty, almost smoky element. The noble tannins gain strength on the finish, which feature outstanding length and insidious sweetness." Ian d'Agata

"Chopped herb, wild berry, spice and truffle aromas slowly take shape in the glass. The palate shows both concentration and elegance, offering fleshy raspberry, crushed cherry, licorice and crushed mint flavors, bolstered by firm but refined tannins." Wine Enthusiast

Im Duft schwarze Kirschen, leichte Gewürznoten, etwas Vanille. Voller Körper, frische Frucht, schmeichelnde Textur und ein sauberes, seidiges Finish am Gaumen. Lang anhaltend. (superiore.de)

"The 2011 Brunello di Montalcino is a very beautiful wine that shows a fraction of good things to come. Very fruit-driven at the moment, it should flesh out further with time. Evident fruit underlines the warm growing conditions of this vintage. You get dark cherry, raspberry, dried strawberry and plum. The bouquet doesn't feel overripe per se, but you definitely get a taste of the warm growing season. Delve deeper, and this Brunello begins to reveal spice, herb, cola, tar and black licorice. These elements form the base of the wine's budding complexity. As nice as this wine is to drink now, I look forward to trying it five years from now." Robert Parker

"The 2011 Brunello di Montalcino is fabulous. In 2011, proprietor Paolo Bianchini bottled just one Brunello. That commitment to quality comes through loud and clear. Dark cherry, plum, smoke, tobacco and licorice all flesh out in an effortless, incredibly inviting wine. The warmth of the vintage and the natural generosity of these vineyards in Castelnuovo is evident, yet the 2011 possesses remarkable balance to match all of that intensity. I don't expect the 2011 to make old bones, but is gorgeous today. Readers should expect a flamboyant, decadently full-throttle wine built on voluptuousness and generous, racy fruit. Bianchini gave the 2011 three full years in cask." Antonio Galloni

"The aromas of wet earth, sliced mushroom and blueberry are very pretty. Full body, firm tannins. Structured and firm. Excellent." James Suckling

"Earthy and structured, this opens with aromas suggesting underbrush, grilled porcini, sunbaked earth, wild berry and dried aromatic herb. The big, bold palate doles out layers of mature black cherry, raspberry jam, licorice, sage, tobacco and black tea. Firm, velvety tannins provide structure and finesse." Wine Enthusiast

Der Brunello von Argiano ist eine geglückte Verbindung zwischen Tradition und Moderne. Der intensive Duft ist von roten Früchten und Oleanderblüten geprägt, nur im Hintergrund entdeckt man eine maßvolle Holznote. Schön kraftvoll der Geschmack, ausgestattet mit einem stimmigen Tannin und großem Durchhaltevermögen im Abgang. (superiore.de)

"The Argiano 2012 Brunello di Montalcino does a great job of interpreting the vintage and of showcasing its special microclimate on the southern flank of the Montalcino appellation. Both these elements point to warm-climate Sangiovese. and Argiano accepts that challenge with creativity and expertise. This is a proud expression of the grape with thick texture, determination and a succulent approach. Aromas of dark cherry, moist earth, tobacco and grilled herb lift from the bouquet. Bright acidity marks the close. The wine still carries its baby fat and needs a few more years of cellar aging in order to fully express itself." Robert Parker

"An elegant style, displaying cherry, currant, tobacco and earth flavors. The tannins are present yet integrated. This leaves a lasting impression of balance and sweet fruit." Wine Spectator

"Aromas of toast, dark spice, dried tobacco leaf and forest floor take shape in the glass. On the chewy, full-bodied palate, notes of black pepper, clove and espresso accent a core of dried black cherry while firm tightly-knit tannins and fresh acidity provide the backbone." Wine Enthusiast

"Fantastically complex aromas of spices, dried flowers and plums follow through to a full body, integrated and polished tannins and a superb finish. This is a 2012 Brunello with it all." James Suckling

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." Antonio Galloni