Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2021 (BIO)

Camigliano | Tuscany
Camigliano s.r.l. | Via d'Ingresso 2 | IT 53024 Montalcino

09452221 · 0,75 l · 42,67 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately

The Ghezzi family has been cultivating the extensive estate on the south-western slope of Montalcino since 1957 – 530 hectares in total, 50 of which are planted with Sangiovese Grosso alone, on clay-limestone soils with silt and fossil inclusions. A Brunello that combines the power of the south with the elegance of careful clonal selection comes from this sunny, warm location on the Ombrone. 20 to 30 days of maceration on the skins, fermentation at 26–28 °C, followed by 24 months in oak barrels and a full year of bottle ageing. The 2021 vintage is considered a classic great Annata: late frost in April noticeably reduced the yields, a warm but never overheated summer and two saving August rains brought the grapes to full, slow phenolic ripeness.

The result – praised by Falstaff as "fragrant, precise and vertical" – shows deep ruby garnet, aromas of sour cherry and dark plum, carried by violets, liquorice, undergrowth and a hint of tobacco. Dense on the palate, but by no means heavy: lively acidity, fine-grained tannins and a long, mineral-spicy finish. Great value, as always! SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2021 Brunello di Montalcino is a certified organic wine that opens with ripe blackberries and blackcurrants, followed by a tarry and smoky note from oak that adds weight to the bouquet. The aromatic profile is robust and persistent with a clear focus on dark fruits grown in the estate's warmer southwestern sites, and the palate closes with a hint of sweetness, soft tannins and a velvety mouthfeel, making this Brunello instantly approachable." Wine Advocate

"This wine has a savoury character of cured meat, iron and wet stones, with spice and red berries in the background. The medium to full-bodied palate is supple and well integrated, with well-defined but supple tannins and a fleshy red fruit core. Bright and juicy." James Suckling

"The 2021 Brunello di Montalcino opens with a bouquet of crushed strawberries and cherries, complicated by cedary spices and nuances of blood orange. It shows the weight and suppleness of its southern roots, with a depth of mineral red berry fruit and milky spice. The wine rejuvenates with medium length, gentle structure and a subtle cranberry note that pinches the cheeks." Vinous