Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG 2020 · 6 bottles in OWC

Lisini | Tuscany
Az. Agr. Lisini Podere Casanova | Sant'Angelo in Colle | IT 53024 Montalcino

09572720 · 4,5 l · 111,56 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shipping2 units available

Lisini produces four Brunellos. Each represents a different philosophy – the Annata stands for balance and approachability, the Ugolaia for the character of a single vineyard, and the new Poggio Severo for a cooler, higher-altitude plot. The Riserva stands for something else: tradition. The estate itself calls it the most traditional wine in its entire portfolio – not because it is older, but because it embodies the classic Montalcino ideal: concentration, depth and patience. It is produced from a rigorous selection of the finest grapes from across the entire estate – from the vineyards around Sant'Angelo in Colle and the Sesta site near Castelnuovo dell'Abate. Not a single vineyard, but the sum of the very best a vintage has to offer. The maceration period, at 20 to 26 days, is longer than for the Annata, and the ageing in large Slavonian oak barrels is correspondingly extended.

2020 was a warm, concentrated vintage in Montalcino – ripe, dark fruit, pronounced oaky character, wines of great density. The Riserva embodies all of this: a deep, intense garnet red. On the nose, black and purple fruits, oaky spices, leather and undergrowth – powerful, dark and imbued with an impressive stillness. On the palate, it is broad and concentrated, with rich tannins, a fresh acidity that keeps the weight in balance, and a long, spicy and mineral final. Decanter ranks this wine amongst the few of the 2020 Riserva vintage that demand a great deal of time – and reward it. Patience as a guiding principle. That is Lisini. SUPERIORE.DE

"The Lisini 2020 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva clearly demonstrates its status through greater concentration and richness. The aroma profile leans towards black and purple fruits, whilst the oak notes play a more prominent role in this wine, which has been aged for an additional year." Wine Advocate

"Cedar wood with red cherries, dried herbs and a subtle hint of black pepper. Medium to full-bodied with aromas of red fruits, cedar wood and dried herbs. Silky tannins lead to a clean, robust finish. Drink now or lay down." James Suckling

"The Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2020 is a dramatic wine, in which the aromas of sour cherries mingle with those of blood oranges, minty herbs and autumnal spices, coming to life in the glass. It feels almost meaty, with bright acidity and steely mineral notes that carry its ripe wild berries across the palate. It finishes with extreme length and a menthol-like freshness, leaving a tart richness of wild blueberries that lends it a characteristic depth. Despite the vintage, the 2020 comes across as thoroughly classic." Vinous

"It exudes the warmth of the vintage and the terroir, displaying its richness and density on the palate without lacking in lively acidity. Hints of orange peel, cinnamon and iron add further complexity. Although the tannins are still somewhat harsh, they lend it a good bite and give it structure." Decanter

"Bright and packed with black cherry, blackberry, cassis, iron, tobacco and blood orange flavors, this red is ripe and well-built for the long haul. Dense, refined tannins and electric acidity keep this alive and crackling, while the fruit lingers on the extended aftertaste." Wine Spectator