Brunello di Montalcino “Vigna Loreto” DOCG 2021 · MAGNUM in OWC

Mastrojanni | Tuscany
Az. Agr. Mastrojanni | Poderi Loreto e San Pio | IT 53020 Montalcino

29412821 · 1,5 l · 179,33 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shipping3 units available

The Vigna Loreto covers one and a half hectares. Steep, stony, facing east – the slope faces the morning, not the midday sun. The soil is rich in tufa and pebbles, poor in nutrients, without indulgence. The vines come from a mass selection of eight of the estate's own Sangiovese clones, which Mastrojanni has selected over decades: the estate's genetic memory in every vine. It was Gabriele Mastrojanni himself who recognised Vigna Loreto as a parcel in its own right – the ability to show finesse where Castelnuovo dell'Abate otherwise convinces with power. Today, every vintage confirms what the founder saw: Loreto speaks more softly than the great Brunello, but more precisely. The eastern exposure gives the wine freshness, the tufa lends it mineral tension, the poor soils force concentration without over-ripening. 36 months of ageing in Allier barrels between 16 and 33 hectolitres – the small formats, the closeness that the wood gives the wine without dominating it.

2021 was an exceptional year for the Loreto. The April frost hit the eastern vineyards less dramatically than some of the lowlands; the balanced summer and luminous September brought a ripeness that has rarely been so complete. The result is a Brunello of remarkable clarity and depth. Intense, transparent ruby red in the glass. The nose is complex and captivating: tobacco leaf, ripe dark cherry, rose petal, sweet spices, a hint of graphite and earth – the tuff sends its regards. Big and enveloping on the palate, carried by a potent but silky tannin that embeds the lively acidity. The finish is extraordinarily long – spicy, mineral, with the echo of the fruit lingering for minutes. One and a half hectares. A beautiful vintage. No compromises. SUPERIORE.DE

"Multi-faceted nose, notes of raspberries and sour cherries, cherry blossom and leather; pithy on the palate, the tannin structure and acidity are promising, perfectly balanced through to the long, multi-layered finish. Successful." Vinum

"Rich, dark ruby colour with a pronounced garnet rim. Inviting nose, opens with notes of dark tobacco and liquorice, blackberry and plums. Full-bodied and with a lot of pressure on the palate, dense tannins, gripping, earthy notes on the final." Falstaff

"With a pronounced balsamic character and sophisticated presentation, there is a distinct family resemblance with Mastrojanni’s classic Brunello; this is perhaps more detailed, linear and savoury. Iron, tobacco and dusty herbs are amply packed into the dark brambly core. Taut tannins come together with excellent composure, injecting a dimension of textural drama." Decanter

"The 2021 Brunello di Montalcino Vigna Loreto is wonderfully unique, enticing with a minty freshness that gives way to spiced citrus, blackberries and rubbed sage. It is soothingly round and soft textured, with a sensation of liquid stone and cooling acidity guiding its ripe wild berry fruits. The wine leaves a web of fine tannins and tart berry concentration while tapering off long with a slight citrus twang. In 2021, Vigna Loreto is more built on energy than power." Vinous

"This red is packed with cherry, blackberry and blueberry fruit wrapped in an embrace of toasty oak. Tar, iron and eucalyptus flavors lend complexity, while a broad swath of dusty tannins provides support. Just needs time for the kernel of pure fruit to emerge." Wine Spectator

"Beautifully contoured and immediately expressive, the 2021 Brunello di Montalcino Vigna Loreto brings together dark fruit, spice, minerality, Sangiovese sweetness and firm, well-shaped tannins. The wine is aromatic and accessible in its youth yet structured enough to reward additional aging, reflecting the site’s tendency toward openness and floral lift rather than sheer power." Wine Advocate