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 Brunelli. Each one stands for a different conviction – the Annata stands for balance and accessibility, the Ugolaia for the character of a single vineyard, the new Poggio Severo for a cooler, higher parcel. The Riserva stands for something else: for tradition. The estate itself calls it the most traditional wine in the entire portfolio – not because it is older, but because it epitomises the classic Montalcino ideal: Concentration, depth, patience. It is the result of a strict selection of the best grapes from the entire estate – from the vineyards around Sant'Angelo in Colle and the Sesta vineyard near Castelnuovo dell'Abate. No single vineyard, but the sum of the best that a vintage has to offer. The maceration period of 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 wood character, wines of great density. The Riserva fully reflects this: Deep, intense garnet red colour. Black and purple fruit, oak spice, leather and undergrowth on the nose – powerful, dark and impressively still. Broad and concentrated on the palate, with rich tannins, a fresh acidity that keeps the weight in balance and a long, spicy-mineral final. Decanter counts this wine among the few of the 2020 Riserva generation that demand a lot of time – and reward it. Patience as a basic attitude. That is Lisini. SUPERIORE.DE

"The Lisini 2020 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva clearly expresses its status through greater concentration and richness. The flavour profile tends towards black and purple fruit, with oak spice playing a greater role in this wine, which has been aged for an additional year." Wine Advocate

"Cedar wood with red cherries, dried herbs and subtle black pepper. Medium to full-bodied with flavours of red fruits, cedar and dried herbs. Silky tannins lead to a clean, powerful finish. Drink or store." James Suckling

"The Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2020 is a dramatic wine, with aromas of sour cherries mingling with those of blood orange, minty herbs and autumnal spices, coming to life in the glass. It feels almost fleshy, with bright acidity and steely mineral tones driving its ripe wild berry flavours across the palate. It finishes with extreme length and a mentholated freshness, leaving a tart saturation of wild blueberries that gives it a chewy depth. Despite the vintage, the 2020 is classic through and through." Vinous

"It radiates the warmth of the vintage and the place, carrying its richness and density on the tongue without lacking energetic acidity. Nuances of orange peel, cinnamon and iron add further complexity. The tannins are still a little harsh, but give it a good bite and support." Decanter