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

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)

"The 2013 Brunello di Montalcino exhibits impressive balance and integrity. It contrasts the delicate sweetness of the fruit very nicely against the more ethereal and licorice-like aromas that come so naturally to Sangiovese grown in the spectacular Montalcino appellation. This is a fine wine from Camigliano, an estate that absolutely excels in classic and slightly cooler vintages like 2013. The winemaking is also impeccable, with balanced intensity and integrated tannins. There is a playful note of cherry sweetness on the close that I very much identify with the distinctive Camigliano wine identity. Congratulations on a wine well made." Robert Parker

"A wealth of fruit yet remains fresh and vivid with blueberry and black cherry character. Some bark and dried earth. Full body, integrated tannins and a flavorful finish." James Suckling

"A rich, opulent version, boasting plum, cherry, spice and warm stone flavors. Ripe and balanced, with a coterie of well-integrated tannins guarding the 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)

"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

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

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, reifendes Rot; rotfruchtig, würzig, einladend; feiner Ansatz, rund, etwas Karamell, reifende Frucht, saftig, tief, lang." Merum

"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

"Col d'Orcia meaning the hill overlooking the Orcia River, is slocated at the southern edge of the Brunello di Montalcino geographical limits. It is the largest organic farm in Tuscany, having gained the status back in 2010. Since then, these organic grapes are grown on the highest slopes of the property and the ageing process of the three years takes place in large Slavonian Oak barrels. Soft, creamy sweet-oak spice aromas lead to a powerful yet uniform palate of cherry fruit, with a ling lingering finish. Seems young at present, but all the elements compliment each other beautifully." Decanter

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

Brunello La Poderina ist ein schlanker, femininer Wein von anmutiger Eleganz. Reife rote Früchte, Blumen und Gewürze im Bouquet. Am Gaumen bereits sehr zugänglich, die feine Aromatik unterstützt von seidigen Tanninen. (superiore.de)

"Dark ruby-red. Strong notes of aromatic herbs, flint and licorice complicate red cherry and berry aromas and flavors. Very long, fresh and clean, offering serious but polished tannins, this classic Brunello ought to age and develop nicely." Ian d'Agata

"A more modern style with some fresher, spicy oak, notes of spiced creamy and tarry nuances and plenty of red- and dark-cherry flavors. Holds long and fresh. The concentration is good." James Suckling

"The 2013 Brunello di Montalcino is a beautiful wine and a protagonist of this vintage. I love the purity of the fruit and the direct manner in which it is delivered. This wine exhibits intensity and a careful sense of balance in which dark cherry fruit and blackberry are folded into spice, tar and licorice. The effect is seamless and elegant. This wine has the inner flexibility to drink in the near or the long term. The range is impressive." Robert Parker

"Enticing aromas of iris, black-skinned berry and a whiff of new leather pave the way. The full-bodied, balanced palate offers juicy black cherry, tobacco, white pepper and licorice alongside polished fine-grained tannins." Wine Enthusiast

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)

"Jugendliche Aromen von Schwarzkirschen und Flieder; der Ansatz saftig, kompakt, die Säure und die Gerbstoffe in Harmonie, besitzt Schmelz und Rasse." Vinum

"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

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

"Noten von Himbeeren und Blüten; verführt am Gaumen mit viel Saft, die Säure gut eingebunden, vereint Schmelz und Schliff bis ins Finale." Vinum

"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

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

"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

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