Lisini

The sophisticated Rosso San Biagio combines sour cherry, peppery herbs, leather and dark earth tones to create a tasty and wonderfully inviting entry. The textures are soft, but the fruit is ripe and fleshy, with notes of sour citrus and juicy acids that maintain freshness while keeping the energy high. This wine is dangerously delicious and finishes long with hints of blackberry and spice. SUPERIORE.DE

The extensive olive groves of the Lisini estate extend over 28 hectares, where the fruit for one of the best extra-virgin olive oils in the region is produced every year. Fresh, grassy and with a fine spicy note and a strong aftertaste. SUPERIORE.DE

olive varieties: Moraiolo, Leccino, Correggiolo

Lisini's vineyards are located between Sant'Angelo in Colle and Castelnuovo dell'Abate, on the inner edge of the Sesta area, and are cleaned by the constant breeze from the Tuscan coast. The stony soils, with a significant amount of limestone, and the altitude of over 300 metres help to maintain the freshness of the wines. The 2018 is wonderfully fragrant, almost exotic. Plump red fruits and sweet summer herbs fill the mouth, but instead of being heavy, it is balanced and transparent. The powdery tannins are fine and lead to a long, maritime finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"Deep, shiny ruby red with orange reflections. Very closed and backward on the nose. Cherry on the palate with a slight hint of dried fruit, but much more convincing than it sounds. Long yet restrained on the finish, with fine-grained tannins that only reveal their complex depth at the very end. Skilfully made, with more to come." Jancis Robinson

"Warm aromas of red berries and blossoms open the round; elegant attack, but also with character, melting and good length. Pleases with its elegant yet powerful texture." Vinum

"Like a child in a sweet shop, it is a pleasure to take in the aromas of candy, medicinal cherries, blueberry compote and liquorice of the 2018 Brunello di Montalcino. While silky and elegant, the 2018 Brunello di Montalcino is also racy and full of character, as the red and black berries are complemented by notes of cinnamon, clove and a bitter hint of cocoa. The 2018 finishes powerful and long, but only lightly structured, which speaks to some ageing, but also to the fact that it shows off all its skills. Almost a minute passes, and nuances of violet pastilles and red sweets still linger." Vinous

"The 2018 Brunello di Montalcino is a wine of medium volume and intensity with dark fruits, ripe cherries, black plums, spices and sweet floral earth. This theme of sweetness continues on the soft, lightly textured palate. The wine is drinkable in the short to medium term; the tannins are round and ready, and it finishes with bright acidity." Wine Advocate

"Rich and deep, with base notes of plum and loamy earth balancing the cherry, hibiscus and eucalyptus flavours. Dense, with muscular tannins and lively acidity supporting it. The long aftertaste is reminiscent of earth and Mediterranean bush." Wine Spectator

"Dark shining ruby red. Fragrant, inviting nose of ripe wild berries, candle wax, fine spicy tones and some liquorice. On the palate with pithy tannin that nicely coats the clear fruit, balanced and elegant." Falstaff

"Sant'Angelo in Colle, a wine of excellent juiciness that expresses well the great craftsmanship of Lisini. Notes of dogwood, then quinotto and juniper. The palate has brackish juicy tannins, lovely citrus officinal nuances and fruity return." Luca Gardini

Ugolaia is a 1.7 hectare plot facing southwest with a view of the sea, where the temperature fluctuations between day and night are considerable. Here, the oldest vines of the winery grow on red iron soil.

Lively, full red. Cool notes of watercress and mint complement fresh red cherries and crisp red currants with chocolate coating. Rich, subtly sweet and very supple on the palate, with juicy brightness highlighting the excellent cut and clarity of its red fruits and floral flavours. The characterful finish refreshes with its lingering violet perfume. Very polished and velvety at the same time, a great wine every year. SUPERIORE.DE

"Shiny, deep ruby red with orange reflections. Mineral and brooding on the nose and still quite closed. Lots of soft yet spicy fruit. Still a bit bulky at the moment, but very promising and with firm but very fine tannins. Long, complex and juicy finish. Stunning, but far from ripe." Jancis Robinson

"Powerful berry nose, spiced up with notes of pepper and leather; the attack is compact, the tannins robust, the acidity noticeable, has fullness, power and juice. The beguiling final completes the optimal impression." Vinum

"The 2017 Brunello di Montalcino Ugolaia comes from a hot and very dry vintage and shows a dark garnet red colour with particular concentration and textural richness. The bouquet smells of dark fruits, baked plums and roasted spices. The Ugolaia is layered and rich, but despite the intensity of the vintage, the mouthfeel is of medium length and the wine finishes with bright freshness." Wine Advocate

"The 2017 Brunello di Montalcino Ugolaia smells of dried roses and cherries as well as cinnamon and cloves in the glass. It feels almost velvety, with a dense wave of tart wild berries accompanied by hints of sour citrus and balsamic spice. Hints of plum and liquorice linger as the 2017 finishes structured but not austere, with hints of mocha and redcurrant. The Ugolaia is another example of the success Lisini has had in this difficult vintage. Still, it will need a few more years to fully develop." Vinous

"Rich ruby with a slightly brightening garnet rim. Inviting, rich nose with lots of fleshy fruit, of cloves, blackberries and plums. Shows beautiful present fruit on the palate, round and balanced, grippy, dense tannin, lingers long, sturdy." Falstaff

Lisini's vineyards are located between Sant'Angelo in Colle and Castelnuovo dell'Abate, on the inner edge of the Sesta area, and are cleaned by the constant breeze from the Tuscan coast. The stony soils, with a significant amount of limestone, and the altitude of over 300 metres help to maintain the freshness of the wines. The 2018 is wonderfully fragrant, almost exotic. Plump red fruits and sweet summer herbs fill the mouth, but instead of being heavy, it is balanced and transparent. The powdery tannins are fine and lead to a long, maritime finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"Deep, shiny ruby red with orange reflections. Very closed and backward on the nose. Cherry on the palate with a slight hint of dried fruit, but much more convincing than it sounds. Long yet restrained on the finish, with fine-grained tannins that only reveal their complex depth at the very end. Skilfully made, with more to come." Jancis Robinson

"Warm aromas of red berries and blossoms open the round; elegant attack, but also with character, melting and good length. Pleases with its elegant yet powerful texture." Vinum

"Like a child in a sweet shop, it is a pleasure to take in the aromas of candy, medicinal cherries, blueberry compote and liquorice of the 2018 Brunello di Montalcino. While silky and elegant, the 2018 Brunello di Montalcino is also racy and full of character, as the red and black berries are complemented by notes of cinnamon, clove and a bitter hint of cocoa. The 2018 finishes powerful and long, but only lightly structured, which speaks to some ageing, but also to the fact that it shows off all its skills. Almost a minute passes, and nuances of violet pastilles and red sweets still linger." Vinous

"The 2018 Brunello di Montalcino is a wine of medium volume and intensity with dark fruits, ripe cherries, black plums, spices and sweet floral earth. This theme of sweetness continues on the soft, lightly textured palate. The wine is drinkable in the short to medium term; the tannins are round and ready, and it finishes with bright acidity." Wine Advocate

"Rich and deep, with base notes of plum and loamy earth balancing the cherry, hibiscus and eucalyptus flavours. Dense, with muscular tannins and lively acidity supporting it. The long aftertaste is reminiscent of earth and Mediterranean bush." Wine Spectator

"Dark shining ruby red. Fragrant, inviting nose of ripe wild berries, candle wax, fine spicy tones and some liquorice. On the palate with pithy tannin that nicely coats the clear fruit, balanced and elegant." Falstaff

"Sant'Angelo in Colle, a wine of excellent juiciness that expresses well the great craftsmanship of Lisini. Notes of dogwood, then quinotto and juniper. The palate has brackish juicy tannins, lovely citrus officinal nuances and fruity return." Luca Gardini

Lisini's vineyards are located between Sant'Angelo in Colle and Castelnuovo dell'Abate, on the inner edge of the Sesta area, and are cleaned by the constant breeze from the Tuscan coast. The stony soils, with a significant amount of limestone, and the altitude of over 300 metres help to maintain the freshness of the wines. The 2018 is wonderfully fragrant, almost exotic. Plump red fruits and sweet summer herbs fill the mouth, but instead of being heavy, it is balanced and transparent. The powdery tannins are fine and lead to a long, maritime finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"Deep, shiny ruby red with orange reflections. Very closed and backward on the nose. Cherry on the palate with a slight hint of dried fruit, but much more convincing than it sounds. Long yet restrained on the finish, with fine-grained tannins that only reveal their complex depth at the very end. Skilfully made, with more to come." Jancis Robinson

"Warm aromas of red berries and blossoms open the round; elegant attack, but also with character, melting and good length. Pleases with its elegant yet powerful texture." Vinum

"Like a child in a sweet shop, it is a pleasure to take in the aromas of candy, medicinal cherries, blueberry compote and liquorice of the 2018 Brunello di Montalcino. While silky and elegant, the 2018 Brunello di Montalcino is also racy and full of character, as the red and black berries are complemented by notes of cinnamon, clove and a bitter hint of cocoa. The 2018 finishes powerful and long, but only lightly structured, which speaks to some ageing, but also to the fact that it shows off all its skills. Almost a minute passes, and nuances of violet pastilles and red sweets still linger." Vinous

"The 2018 Brunello di Montalcino is a wine of medium volume and intensity with dark fruits, ripe cherries, black plums, spices and sweet floral earth. This theme of sweetness continues on the soft, lightly textured palate. The wine is drinkable in the short to medium term; the tannins are round and ready, and it finishes with bright acidity." Wine Advocate

"Rich and deep, with base notes of plum and loamy earth balancing the cherry, hibiscus and eucalyptus flavours. Dense, with muscular tannins and lively acidity supporting it. The long aftertaste is reminiscent of earth and Mediterranean bush." Wine Spectator

"Dark shining ruby red. Fragrant, inviting nose of ripe wild berries, candle wax, fine spicy tones and some liquorice. On the palate with pithy tannin that nicely coats the clear fruit, balanced and elegant." Falstaff

"Sant'Angelo in Colle, a wine of excellent juiciness that expresses well the great craftsmanship of Lisini. Notes of dogwood, then quinotto and juniper. The palate has brackish juicy tannins, lovely citrus officinal nuances and fruity return." Luca Gardini

If Montosoli is the great cru of Montalcino in the north, then the Sesta area between Castelnuovo dell'Abate and Sant'Angelo in Colle is its southern counterpart. This is where the Lisini vineyards are located. Multi-layered, intensely spicy aromas, dark forest berries, notes of tobacco, pepper and leather in the clear bouquet, complex and well-balanced taste until the pleasantly warm finish. A Brunello Riserva as elegant and classic as from the textbook. SUPERIORE.DE

"Powerful ruby garnet. Presents itself with emphatically ripe notes of pickled plums and dark cherries, slightly malty notes. On the palate nice play in the approach, balanced, fine-meshed tannin paired with sweet melting, good pressure in the final." Falstaff

"An understated bouquet of crushed woodland berries, cinnamon, cloves and flowery undergrowth lifts up from the 2015 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva. It's silky and pliant in feel, offering a mix of tart cherry, strawberry and saline minerals that creates a sense of inner tension toward the close. A mix of licorice and purple-tinged florals resonates throughout the long finish, along with a gentle tug of fine tannin. Lisini really did a wonderful job of capturing the beauty of the 2015 vintage without allowing its power to overwhelm the fruit." Vinous

"Smelling like pine, rosemary, juniper, plum and cherry, this red is wound tight like a steel coil, with a hard edge of tannins. The finish echoes the balsamic notes." Wine Spectator

"Lisini's Riserva carries the ripeness of the vintage effortlessly. It's assembled from the vintage's best grapes rather than from a predetermined parcel, and only 3,800 bottles are produced. Sun-drenched red cherry is interwoven with scents of lavender, tarragon, and a suggestion of warm sea air. The shapely, densely packed palate introduces upfront powdery tannins, with juicy notes of pomegranate and blood orange underneath. It's very toothsome and finishes with a highly appetising, decidedly mineral twang." Decanter

Ugolaia is a 1.7 hectare plot facing southwest with a view of the sea, where the temperature fluctuations between day and night are considerable. Here, the oldest vines of the winery grow on red iron soil.

Lively, full red. Cool notes of watercress and mint complement fresh red cherries and crisp red currants with chocolate coating. Rich, subtly sweet and very supple on the palate, with juicy brightness highlighting the excellent cut and clarity of its red fruits and floral flavours. The characterful finish refreshes with its lingering violet perfume. Very polished and velvety at the same time, a great wine every year. SUPERIORE.DE

"Shiny, deep ruby red with orange reflections. Mineral and brooding on the nose and still quite closed. Lots of soft yet spicy fruit. Still a bit bulky at the moment, but very promising and with firm but very fine tannins. Long, complex and juicy finish. Stunning, but far from ripe." Jancis Robinson

"Powerful berry nose, spiced up with notes of pepper and leather; the attack is compact, the tannins robust, the acidity noticeable, has fullness, power and juice. The beguiling final completes the optimal impression." Vinum

"The 2017 Brunello di Montalcino Ugolaia comes from a hot and very dry vintage and shows a dark garnet red colour with particular concentration and textural richness. The bouquet smells of dark fruits, baked plums and roasted spices. The Ugolaia is layered and rich, but despite the intensity of the vintage, the mouthfeel is of medium length and the wine finishes with bright freshness." Wine Advocate

"The 2017 Brunello di Montalcino Ugolaia smells of dried roses and cherries as well as cinnamon and cloves in the glass. It feels almost velvety, with a dense wave of tart wild berries accompanied by hints of sour citrus and balsamic spice. Hints of plum and liquorice linger as the 2017 finishes structured but not austere, with hints of mocha and redcurrant. The Ugolaia is another example of the success Lisini has had in this difficult vintage. Still, it will need a few more years to fully develop." Vinous

"Rich ruby with a slightly brightening garnet rim. Inviting, rich nose with lots of fleshy fruit, of cloves, blackberries and plums. Shows beautiful present fruit on the palate, round and balanced, grippy, dense tannin, lingers long, sturdy." Falstaff