Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2020 · MAGNUM in OWC

La Gerla | Tuscany
Fattoria La Gerla | Loc. Canalicchio | Pod. Colombaio | IT 53024 Montalcino

09992220 · 1,5 l · 72,67 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shipping6 units available

When Sergio Rossi took over Podere Colombaio from the Biondi-Santi family in 1976, nobody could have guessed that the Milanese advertising expert would become one of the architects of modern Montalcino. He was one of the 24 founders of the Consorzio, one of the first 35 Brunello bottlers of an appellation that will number over 250 by 2024. What he brought with him: the legendary Sangiovese clones of Biondi-Santi, planted on marl and limestone in Canalicchio – vines that are now over forty years old. Brunello 2020 unites two souls: the cool elegance of the north from the historic Canalicchio parcels and the sun-kissed vigour of Castelnuovo dell'Abate in the south. The wine rests for three years in large Slavonian barrels and a further eight months in the bottle – time that you can taste.

Deep ruby red in the glass with fine garnet nuances. The nose opens playfully and floral: sour cherry, sweet violets, iris, then tobacco, cinnamon and a hint of leather. On the palate, the wine is soft and precise at the same time – velvety tannins, perfectly ripe fruit, an acidity that supports the warm body and leads into a long, spicy finish. As always, La Gerla delights us with a very classic Brunello that is already seductive today, but can mature until 2035+. The heritage lives on. SUPERIORE.DE

"Dense, incredibly fragrant nose with a beautiful depth, lots of cherry fruit, but also tomato bush, orange peel and pomegranate. Very classic and elegant on the palate, with a juicy style, framed by a fine-meshed tannin, good freshness, delicate final." Weinwisser

"Gently shimmering garnet red colour. Beguiling bouquet of pickled blueberries, forest floor, leather and grilled mushrooms. Polished on the palate, with great fruit sweetness, on tightly woven tannins and supporting acidity, harmonious and very round until the long finish." Falstaff

"A classic, spicy Brunello with aromas of liquorice, smoke and forest. The fruit character consists of a palette of raspberries, pomegranates and black cherries. On the palate, the Brunello is taut and firm, with chalky tannins and a medium body. It is youthful and full of extract on the clean, refreshing finish." James Suckling

"The winery's Brunello combines the two areas to create a sweet yet spicy expression and has a seductive aroma of wild berries, mint and a hint of leather. The palate reveals ripe yet lively fruit. The surprisingly grippy tannins need a little more time to integrate, but should guarantee a solid decade of persistence." Decanter

"The Brunello di Montalcino 2020 is haunting dark, combining tobacco and withered violets with brown spices and black cherries to form its rich and inviting bouquet. It is pleasingly round and racy in style with lively acidity and ripe wild berries that slowly saturate towards the finish. A hint of sour citrus enlivens the senses as the fine tannins settle in, while the 2020 finishes long and savoury." Vinous

"This crisp red wine shows flavours of cherries, strawberries, iron and leafy, vegetal notes. It tightens up on the finish with solid but refined tannins. With a few minutes of air, it comes into its own, with the fruit echoing on the finish with a light tannic trail." Wine Spectator

"In the white label bottle, La Gerla 2020 Brunello di Montalcino is a gently structured expression with dark berry fruit, dried cherry and toasted spice. All the typical Brunello elements are present, but this vintage creates a softer approach with balance and silky tannins. When the wine opens in the glass, one can perceive a hint of blue flowers or iris. This vintage offers pleasure and accessibility." Wine Advocate