Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2021 (BIO)

San Polo | Tuscany
Marilisa Allegrini S.r.l. | Via della Torre 23/25 | IT 37022 Fumane

29152121 · 0,75 l · 73,33 €/lavailable immediately

Montalcino is not a homogeneous terroir – it is a mosaic of microclimates, altitudes and soil types that produces completely different interpretations of Sangiovese within a very small area. San Polo lies in the south-east, on the Podernovi hill, where the extinct volcano Monte Amiata shields the vineyards from hot sirocco winds and has left behind pyroclastic deposits that lend the Sangiovese a mineral character found in very few other vineyards. At an altitude of 450 metres, the estate is one of the cooler areas within the appellation – ; large temperature variations between day and night enhance the aromatics and acidity, whilst the dry summer conditions concentrate the berries without stressing them.

The entry-level Brunello brings together grapes from the estate’s historic core vineyards: vineyards planted between 1990 and 2000 that have now reached the level of maturity required to produce great Sangiovese. The winemaking process follows the principle of restraint: fermentation in concrete tanks, malolactic fermentation and thirty months’ ageing in large oak casks ranging from 1,000 to 4,000 Liters– —vessels that allow the wine to breathe without overpowering it with woody aromas. A further six months of bottle ageing completes the integration.

A brilliant ruby red with garnet-red highlights; on the nose, Amarena cherries and raspberries, underpinned by hibiscus blossom and a hint of tobacco. On the palate, the elegance for which San Polo is renowned unfolds: pronounced yet never coarse tannins, lively acidity and a depth that speaks of the terroir, not the cellar. A Brunello from a very good vintage, which showcases what this south-eastern slope has to offer – and which nevertheless leaves you looking forward to the single-vineyard wines yet to come. SUPERIORE.DE

"An intense, sparkling ruby red with violet highlights. On the nose, enchanting fruit notes of cherry, raspberry and redcurrant, with hints of thyme and marzipan in the background. On the palate, it is powerful, with ripe tannins, a lively acidity and final balanced, lingering final." Falstaff

"Savoury notes of hanged meat, mushroom, sage and tobacco alongside juicy red cherry, flint and wet stones finishes with finesse." Decanter

"The 2021 Brunello di Montalcino, produced from organically grown grapes, opens with a generous and well-rounded bouquet that highlights dark fruits, spices, blue flowers, grilled herbs and a hint of freshly harvested white pepper. It aptly expresses the Sangiovese and the nuances of the vintage. Following fermentation in concrete and 30 months’ ageing in oak barrels, the wine gains clarity and precision without excessive oak influence. On the palate, it is powerful, with plenty of vigour in the mid-palate, featuring chalky tannins and a dry finish underpinned by a bright freshness. The grapes come from the San Polo vineyards, which face south-east and south-west and are planted on limestone and clay soils." Wine Advocate

"On the nose: plums, red berries, cherries and cedar. Medium to full-bodied with fine, creamy, velvety tannins and a long, flavourful finish. A rich wine that shows energy and focus. Made from organically grown grapes. It still needs two or three more years to develop, but it is already very juicy and flavourful." James Suckling