Lisini

Großen Genuss bietet der süffige, aber keinesfalls schlichte Rosso mit seinem frischen Duft und dem herzhaften, ausgewogenen Geschmack. Ein Rosso Toscano mit Anspruch! SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2018 San Biagio, a 100% varietal Sangiovese, balances tart cherry, peppery herbs, leather and dark earth tones to create a savory and wonderfully inviting display. The textures are soft; yet its fruits are ripe and fleshy, with notes of sour citrus and juicy acids maintaining freshness while keeping the energy high. This is dangerously delicious, finishing long with echoes of blackberry and spice. While I wouldn’t hold the 2018 too long in the cellar, it will make a lot of people very happy over the next few years." Vinous

Nuanciertes Bouquet nach dunklen Kirschen, Beeren und Gewürzen, Lisinis Rosso setzt seine edle Herkunft schön in Szene. Am Gaumen mit frischer Frucht, gefälliger Struktur und guter Länge. SUPERIORE.DE

Helles Rubinrot. Opulentes und animierendes Aroma von roten Beeren, Kaffee und Kräutern. Dicht, mit feiner Extraktsüße und großer Reichhaltigkeit, mit einer feinen salzigen Komponente im Spannungsfeld zu den Aromen roter Früchte. Die 2015er Ausgabe ist eine wunderschöne Interpretation der Rebsorte und von einem beschwingten Trinkfluss geprägt. Die volle, runde Frucht ist immer präsent, im langen Finale überrascht eine animierende, pfeffrige Würze. SUPERIORE.DE

"Himbeerduftig, dezente Kräuteraromatik; überaus geschliffene Textur, die Tannine robust, hat Saft und Schmelz bis in den langen Ausklang. Elegant, mit guter Länge und doch auch Charakter. Hervorragender Essensbegleiter." Vinum

"Tasted blind. Concentrated mid ruby. Firm cherry nose. Richness and depth on the palate and at the same time still compact. Perfect balance on the palate with fine, long, powdery tannins. Real fireworks still to come." Jancis Robinson

"A serious, brooding red, with ripe cherry and strawberry flavors offsetting the beefy tannins. Loam, iron and almond notes chime in. Balanced and long overall." Wine Spectator

"The Lisini 2015 Brunello di Montalcino shows muscle and brawn, filling out its full-bodied frame with plenty of dark fruit, spice, tar and smoke. If you like a more concentrated style of Sangiovese, this is your wine. It offers seamless harmony and sun-drenched intensity that all work very nicely in this classic and warm vintage. You can wait, or drink it in the near-term with a rack of lamb." Robert Parker

"With vineyards between Sant'Angelo in Colle and Castelnuovo dell'Abate on the inner edge of the Sesta district, Lisini's vineyards are cleansed by constant breezes from the Tuscan Coast. Stony soils with an important underpinning of limestone as well as elevations over 300 metres help preserve freshness in their wines. The 2015 is beautifully fragrant, almost exotic in character. Plump red fruit and sweet summer herbs fill the mouth but rather than being heavy, this is poised and transparent. Ample powdery tannins are fine and lead to a tangy marine finish." Decanter

Carlo Lisini Baldis Brunello di Montalcino 2016 öffnet sich mit dunkler Konzentration und Extraktion. In der ersten Nase zeigt er florale Aromen gepresster Rosen und Veilchen, nach ein paar Minuten im Glas offeriert der Wein dann ein komplexes Potpourri von dunklen Kirschen, getrockneten Brombeeren, indischen Gewürzen, Teriyaki-Sauce, zerstoßenem Gestein und eine subtile Lakritznote. Seine Persönlichkeit zieht er eindeutig zu gleichen Teilen aus Eleganz und Kraft. Im Trunk dann extrem weich und geschmeidig, er liefert neben seiner prallen Frucht schöne Endnoten staubiger Mineralien und etwasTonerde. Dieser köstliche Wein kann gar nicht anders als vorwärts gehen. SUPERIORE.DE

"Funkelndes, konzentriertes Rubin-Granat. Sehr intensive und offene Nase, nach reifen Schwarzkirschen und Brombeeren, etwas Tabak und Leder, vielschichtig. Sehr gut platziertes Tannin, feinmaschig, reife Kirschfrucht, saftig und mit guter Spannung." Falstaff

"This is medium-to full-bodied, yet very rich, with lots of sandalwood, lavender, fresh blackberries and crushed cloves. More citrus peel on the palate. Lemon peel and blackberries. Fine tannins and a fresh, tangy finish." James Suckling

"A touch of new oak adds an element of sweetness and spice to this cherry-, plum- and mineral-flavored red, which is lithe, with well-integrated, underlying tannins and a lingering finish." Wine Spectator

"The 2016 Brunello di Montalcino excites the senses with a wonderfully pure and fruity display of wild strawberries, woodland herbs, wet stone and flowery undergrowth. Both savory and sweet, the textures are like silk, with waves of ripe red fruits and spices which give way to salty minerals, licorice, hints of black tea and a coating of fine tannin. While youthfully structured, there’s a juicy freshness to be found throughout, creating harmonious balance and symmetry that makes the 2016 Lisini so easy to like already. That said, the best is yet to come." Vinous

"Lisini is one of Montalcino’s oldest estates and has been owned by the Lisini-Clementi family since the 16th century. Today, it is run by Ludovica Lisini and her cousins Carlo and Lorenzo. After a few moments in the glass, liquorice, chocolate and tobacco begin to permeate. Full yet deftly balanced, layers of grainy tannins are an equal match for the dense, dark fruit. Though ageing is in large oak casks, there is a suggestion of wood with sweet vanillin and mint. I suspect a couple more years in bottle will bring everything into exquisite cohesion." Decanter

"Inviting aromas of ripe wild berry, baking spice and Mediterranean herb are front and center along with a whiff of blue flower. Full bodied and vibrant, the savory palate features ripe Marasca cherry, star anise and nutmeg framed in noble tannins. Bright acidity provides freshness and balance. Give this time to fully develop and you'll be rewarded." Wine Enthusiast

Vielschichtige, intensiv-würzige Aromen, dunkle Waldbeeren, Noten von Tabak und Leder im klaren Bouquet, komplex und gut ausbalanciert der Geschmack bis in den wohlig warmen Abgang. Eine Brunello Riserva so elegant und klassisch wie aus dem Lehrbuch. SUPERIORE.DE

"Warme Aromen von Schwarzbeeren und Flieder, auch feine balsamische Nuancen, Pfeffernoten; Textur mit geschliffenen Gerbstoffen, vifer Säure, fruchtig-würzig der Nachhall. Sollte man zu einem Rehrücken mit Rotkraut und Kastanien geniessen." Vinum

"Deep ruby with orange tinges. Deep and concentrated cherry nose. Lots of concentrated marasca cherry on the palate, but still very much contained. Supple finish with finely built, long-lasting tannins. Ready now, but can age too." Jancis Robinson

"If Montosoli is Montalcino's great cru of the north, then the area of Sesta between Castelnuovo dell'Abate and Sant’Angelo in Colle is its southern counterpart. This is where Lisini's vineyards are located. The Riserva is crafted from the finest bunches throughout their holdings, so the selection depends on vintage conditions. A true Riserva, this will take time to fully reveal its charms and has a long life ahead. The palate is compact yet beautifully fluid in texture, with an underlying freshness and tanginess of acidity. Red cherry, citrus blossom and fragrant incense flavours slowly come into focus while minerality drives the whole." Decanter

"Though lean in profile, this red features plenty of ripe strawberry, cherry, rose and sweet spice aromas and flavors. Shows tremendous energy, along with a well-integrated structure and a mouthwatering aftertaste." Wine Spectator

"The 2013 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva hails from a classic vintage and reveals a carefully measured and complex set of aromas that grows and changes with fluidity the longer the wine stays in the glass. At its core, you get black fruit and plum with some spice, tar and licorice that comes thanks to the extra years this wine has aged in bottle. The intensity of the primary fruit has dimmed, but the wine is very much in play because it so accurately portrays Sangiovese during its long aging process. With this wine, you catch a pretty moment in time." Robert Parker

Wenn Montosoli der große Cru von Montalcino im Norden ist, dann ist das Gebiet von Sesta zwischen Castelnuovo dell'Abate und Sant'Angelo in Colle sein südliches Gegenstück. Hier befinden sich die Weinberge von Lisini. Vielschichtige, intensiv-würzige Aromen, dunkle Waldbeeren, Noten von Tabak, Pfeffer und Leder im klaren Bouquet, komplex und gut ausbalanciert der Geschmack bis in den wohlig warmen Abgang. Eine Brunello Riserva so elegant und klassisch wie aus dem Lehrbuch. SUPERIORE.DE

"Kraftvolles Rubingranat. Präsentiert sich mit betont reifen Noten nach eingelegten Zwetschken und dunklen Kirschen, leicht malzige Noten. Am Gaumen schönes Spiel im Ansatz, ausgewogen, feinmaschiges Tannin gepaart mit süßem Schmelz, im Finale guter Druck." Falstaff

"An understated bouquet of crushed woodland berries, cinnamon, cloves and flowery undergrowth lifts up from the 2015 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva. It’s silky and pliant in feel, offering a mix of tart cherry, strawberry and saline minerals that creates a sense of inner tension toward the close. A mix of licorice and purple-tinged florals resonates throughout the long finish, along with a gentle tug of fine tannin. Lisini really did a wonderful job of capturing the beauty of the 2015 vintage without allowing its power to overwhelm the fruit." Vinous

"Smelling like pine, rosemary, juniper, plum and cherry, this red is wound tight like a steel coil, with a hard edge of tannins. The finish echoes the balsamic notes." Wine Spectator

"Lisini’s Riserva carries the ripeness of the vintage effortlessly. It's assembled from the vintage’s best grapes rather than from a predetermined parcel, and only 3,800 bottles are produced. Sun-drenched red cherry is interwoven with scents of lavender, tarragon, and a suggestion of warm sea air. The shapely, densely packed palate introduces upfront powdery tannins, with juicy notes of pomegranate and blood orange underneath. It's very toothsome and finishes with a highly appetising, decidedly mineral twang." Decanter

Ugolaia ist eine 1,7 ha große, nach Südwesten ausgerichtete Parzelle mit Blick auf das Meer, wo die Temperaturschwankungen zwischen Tag und Nacht erheblich sind. Hier wachsen die ältesten Rebstöcke des Weinguts auf rotem Eisenboden. Dieser Wein wird nicht in jedem Jahrgang produziert, aber gerade mit dem herausragenden Jahrgang zeigt Ugolaia, warum er eine besondere Lage ist. Hohe aromatische Komplexität und vielschichtige Nuancen im Bouquet, am Gaumen mittelgewichtig mit bemerkenserter Tiefe und klarer Frucht. Rote Kirschen, süßer Tabak, Wildkräuter, Blumen und Zedernholz. Herrlich lang im Nachhall mit der Aussicht auf eine weiterhin schöne Entwicklung. SUPERIORE.DE

"Funkelndes, sattes Rubin mit feinem Granatrand. Sehr duftige Nase, nach eingelegten, schwarzen Nüssen, reifen Kirschen und Brombeersirup, balsamisch. Stoffig und dicht in Ansatz und Verlauf, zupackendes, herzhaftes Tannin, viel reife Kirschen, lang und kernig." Falstaff

"The 2015 Brunello di Montalcino Ugolaia is a stunning translucent ruby color in the glass with a classic bouquet to match. Here I’m finding fresh roses, ripe strawberry and crushed stone as well as shavings of cedar and hints of leather. This is incredibly pretty and feminine from start to finish, boasting textures like pure silk and a display of soothing red and hints of blue fruit. Inner violet tones linger long over a subtle layer of round tannins, yet the 2015 Ugolaia is already so pleasing that there’s no need to wait." Vinous

"On volcanic red soil, at 320 metres above sea level, Lisini’s Ugolaia plot represents the estate’s oldest vines. Ageing is in large Slavonian oak botti. Aromas of ripe raspberry and strawberry are interwoven with a compelling accent of iron ore. The palate is glossy with ample sweet fruit and luscious, velvety tannins giving it an expansive figure, while soft yet tangy acidity gives a revitalising boost. It finishes with cocoa-dusted orange. This is hard not to like and really quite approachable." Decanter

"Fragrant aromas of incense and sandalwood lead to cherry, strawberry and kirsch flavors on the palate, underlined by dense tannins and a touch of mineral. It all comes together nicely on the long, fruit- and spice-tinged finish." Wine Spectator

Wenn Montosoli der große Cru von Montalcino im Norden ist, dann ist das Gebiet von Sesta zwischen Castelnuovo dell'Abate und Sant'Angelo in Colle sein südliches Gegenstück. Hier befinden sich die Weinberge von Lisini. Vielschichtige, intensiv-würzige Aromen, dunkle Waldbeeren, Noten von Tabak, Pfeffer und Leder im klaren Bouquet, komplex und gut ausbalanciert der Geschmack bis in den wohlig warmen Abgang. Eine Brunello Riserva so elegant und klassisch wie aus dem Lehrbuch. SUPERIORE.DE

"Kraftvolles Rubingranat. Präsentiert sich mit betont reifen Noten nach eingelegten Zwetschken und dunklen Kirschen, leicht malzige Noten. Am Gaumen schönes Spiel im Ansatz, ausgewogen, feinmaschiges Tannin gepaart mit süßem Schmelz, im Finale guter Druck." Falstaff

"An understated bouquet of crushed woodland berries, cinnamon, cloves and flowery undergrowth lifts up from the 2015 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva. It’s silky and pliant in feel, offering a mix of tart cherry, strawberry and saline minerals that creates a sense of inner tension toward the close. A mix of licorice and purple-tinged florals resonates throughout the long finish, along with a gentle tug of fine tannin. Lisini really did a wonderful job of capturing the beauty of the 2015 vintage without allowing its power to overwhelm the fruit." Vinous

"Smelling like pine, rosemary, juniper, plum and cherry, this red is wound tight like a steel coil, with a hard edge of tannins. The finish echoes the balsamic notes." Wine Spectator

"Lisini’s Riserva carries the ripeness of the vintage effortlessly. It's assembled from the vintage’s best grapes rather than from a predetermined parcel, and only 3,800 bottles are produced. Sun-drenched red cherry is interwoven with scents of lavender, tarragon, and a suggestion of warm sea air. The shapely, densely packed palate introduces upfront powdery tannins, with juicy notes of pomegranate and blood orange underneath. It's very toothsome and finishes with a highly appetising, decidedly mineral twang." Decanter

Ugolaia ist eine 1,7 ha große, nach Südwesten ausgerichtete Parzelle mit Blick auf das Meer, wo die Temperaturschwankungen zwischen Tag und Nacht erheblich sind. Hier wachsen die ältesten Rebstöcke des Weinguts auf rotem Eisenboden. Dieser Wein wird nicht in jedem Jahrgang produziert, aber gerade mit dem herausragenden Jahrgang zeigt Ugolaia, warum er eine besondere Lage ist. Hohe aromatische Komplexität und vielschichtige Nuancen im Bouquet, am Gaumen mittelgewichtig mit bemerkenserter Tiefe und klarer Frucht. Rote Kirschen, süßer Tabak, Wildkräuter, Blumen und Zedernholz. Herrlich lang im Nachhall mit der Aussicht auf eine weiterhin schöne Entwicklung. SUPERIORE.DE

"Funkelndes, sattes Rubin mit feinem Granatrand. Sehr duftige Nase, nach eingelegten, schwarzen Nüssen, reifen Kirschen und Brombeersirup, balsamisch. Stoffig und dicht in Ansatz und Verlauf, zupackendes, herzhaftes Tannin, viel reife Kirschen, lang und kernig." Falstaff

"The 2015 Brunello di Montalcino Ugolaia is a stunning translucent ruby color in the glass with a classic bouquet to match. Here I’m finding fresh roses, ripe strawberry and crushed stone as well as shavings of cedar and hints of leather. This is incredibly pretty and feminine from start to finish, boasting textures like pure silk and a display of soothing red and hints of blue fruit. Inner violet tones linger long over a subtle layer of round tannins, yet the 2015 Ugolaia is already so pleasing that there’s no need to wait." Vinous

"On volcanic red soil, at 320 metres above sea level, Lisini’s Ugolaia plot represents the estate’s oldest vines. Ageing is in large Slavonian oak botti. Aromas of ripe raspberry and strawberry are interwoven with a compelling accent of iron ore. The palate is glossy with ample sweet fruit and luscious, velvety tannins giving it an expansive figure, while soft yet tangy acidity gives a revitalising boost. It finishes with cocoa-dusted orange. This is hard not to like and really quite approachable." Decanter

"Fragrant aromas of incense and sandalwood lead to cherry, strawberry and kirsch flavors on the palate, underlined by dense tannins and a touch of mineral. It all comes together nicely on the long, fruit- and spice-tinged finish." Wine Spectator