Brunello di Montalcino “Vigna Loreto” DOCG 2021

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

29412321 · 0,75 l · 158,67 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately

The Vigna Loreto covers one and a half hectares. Steep, stony and east-facing – , the slope faces the morning sun, not the midday sun. The soil is rich in tuff and pebbles, poor in nutrients, and unforgiving. The vines are the result of a mass selection from eight estate-grown Sangiovese clones that Mastrojanni has selected over decades: the estate’s genetic memory is embodied in every vine. It was Gabriele Mastrojanni himself who recognised Vigna Loreto as a distinct plot – the ability to display finesse where Castelnuovo dell’Abate would otherwise impress with its power. Today, every vintage confirms what the founder saw: Loreto speaks more softly than the great Brunello, but with greater precision. The east-facing aspect gives the wine freshness; the tuff lends it mineral tension; the lean soils force concentration without overripeness. 36 months’ ageing in Allier barrels ranging from 16 to 33 hectolitres – the small barrels, the intimacy that the wood lends the wine without dominating it.

2021 was an exceptional year for Loreto. The April frost affected the eastern slopes less severely than some lower-lying areas; the balanced summer and the luminous September brought about a ripeness that was rarely so complete. The result is a Brunello of remarkable clarity and depth. In the glass, it is an intense, transparent ruby red. The nose is complex and enchanting: tobacco leaf, ripe dark cherry, rose petal, sweet spices, a hint of graphite and earth – from the tuff make their presence felt. On the palate, it is full-bodied and enveloping, supported by potent yet silky tannins that cradle the lively acidity. The finish is exceptionally long – spicy and mineral, with echoes of fruit that linger for minutes. One and a half hectares. A fine vintage. No compromises. SUPERIORE.DE

"A multi-faceted nose, with notes of raspberries and sour cherries, cherry blossom and leather; full-bodied on the palate, with a promising tannin structure and acidity, perfectly balanced right through to the long, complex finish. A real success." Vinum

"A rich, dark ruby colour with a pronounced garnet rim. An inviting nose, opening with notes of dark tobacco and liquorice, followed by blackberry and plums. Full-bodied and powerful on the palate, with dense tannins and a gripping texture; earthy notes on final." Falstaff

"A delightful complexity of ripe plums, berries, tobacco leaves and spicy notes, which blends seamlessly with the wine’s robust structure and velvety tannins. A lively acidity comes through clearly." Decanter

"The Brunello di Montalcino Vigna Loreto 2021 is wonderfully unique and enticing, with a minty freshness that gives way to spicy citrus, blackberries and grated sage. It is pleasantly rounded and soft in texture, with a hint of liquid stone and refreshing acidity that complements the ripe wild berries. The wine leaves behind a web of fine tannins and tart berry concentration, whilst lingering on the palate with a hint of citrus. In 2021, the Vigna Loreto is built more on energy than on power." Vinous

"This red wine is bursting with cherry, blackberry and blueberry flavours, enveloped in a embrace of toasted oak. Aromas of tar, iron and eucalyptus lend it complexity, whilst a broad layer of dusty tannins provides structure. It just takes a little time for the core of pure fruit to emerge." Wine Spectator

"The Brunello di Montalcino Vigna Loreto 2021 has a lovely structure and is immediately expressive. It combines dark fruit, spices, minerality, the sweetness of Sangiovese and firm, well-defined tannins. The wine is aromatic and approachable in its youth, yet structured enough to reward further ageing, and reflects the vineyard’s tendency towards openness and floral vibrancy rather than sheer power." Wine Advocate