Sesta di Sopra

Wunderbar saftiger und offener Sangiovese vom Brunello-Weingut Sesta di Sopra. Schwarze Kirschen und Pflaumen verschmelzen mit süßen Gewürzen und Lakritz in einem genussvollen Wein, der eine leichtere, aber keineswegs banale Seite der Appellation zeigt. SUPERIORE.DE

Wow, das ist mehr als der kleine Bruder des Brunello di Montalcino: Intensive, rauchige Brombeernase, Kirsche, Schokolade und Pflaume am Gaumen; ein schöner Fruchtschmelz und griffiges Tannin breiten sich kontinuierlich und lang zu einem ernsthaften Einstieg in die große Weinwelt Montalcinos aus. SUPERIORE.DE

"Good full red color. Captivating aromas and flavors of ripe red cherry, savory herbs, and redcurrant jelly are laced with bright licorice and blood orange nuances. An exceptional Rosso, nicely combining richness with vivacity in a remarkably harmonious way. Closes creamy yet refined. One of the top three-four Rossos of the vintage and better than many Brunellos." Vinous

Keine 8.000 Flaschen gibt es von diesem großartigen Brunello 2012, einem kräftigen und doch hocheleganten Wein. Ettore und Enrica Bandirola lernten das Weinmachen von der Pike auf bei keinem geringeren als Giancarlo (Siro) Pacenti. Geheimtipp! SUPERIORE.DE

"Nase mit Noten von Steinobst und Bitterschokolade; im Mund kompakt, mit viel Schmelz und schönem Verlauf hin zu Aromen saftigen Steinobsts. Harmonisch." Vinum

"The Sesta di Sopra 2012 Brunello di Montalcino is a rich and savory wine. It opens to a beautifully saturated ruby color and a dark appearance. The bouquet is redolent of cherry, wild raspberry, spice, toasted almond and spicy tobacco or cured leather. The quality and the intensity of the bouquet is excellent. But like many of the best Brunellos of the vintage, the mouthfeel is not as long or deep as you might expect, given the generous abundance of the aromas released." Robert Parker

"Beautiful aromas of raspberries, strawberries and flowers. Very intense and focused. Full-bodied, silky and flashy with lots of fruit and firm and tight tannins. Needs time to open but already fantastic." James Suckling

"Bright dark red. The terroir-driven nose offers raspberry, cherry, and iron aromas, complicated by oak-derived coffee and sweet spice tones. Utterly seamless in texture, featuring very precise and highly energetic smoky red cherry and raspberry jelly flavors. The slowly mounting, suave finish shows outstanding length and a refined touch to the tannins." Ian d’Agata (vinous.com)

"Mature black-skinned fruit, menthol and dark spice aromas carry over to the savory, full-bodied palate, joining juicy black cherry, raspberry compote and dried herb flavors. Firm, fine-grained tannins and fresh acidity offer support and a seamless feel." Wine Enthusiast

Keine 8.000 Flaschen gibt es von diesem großartigen Brunello, einem kräftigen und zugleich hocheleganten Wein. Ettore und Enrica Bandirola lernten das Weinmachen von der Pike auf bei keinem geringeren als Giancarlo (Siro) Pacenti. Geheimtipp! SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2013 Brunello di Montalcino shows impressive balance with a dark appearance that is not heavy and a compact texture that remains light and elegant all at once. Bold cherry fruit segues to licorice, tar and tangy cedar wood. The wine is silky and fresh with moderate to long persistence." Robert Parker

"Dark and mysterious, this red offers plum, black cherry, leather, leafy tobacco and tar flavors. Fresh and lifted up by a layer of beefy tannins, lingering with a spicy, underbrush aftertaste." Wine Spectator

"A red with plenty of ripe and floral fruit on the nose as well as orange peel and cherry. Full body, linear and very fine with beautiful fruit. White pepper, too. Shows energy." James Suckling

"Elegantly scented, this fragrant red opens with scents of perfumed berry, iris, pipe tobacco and exotic spice. The vibrant linear palate evokes juicy cranberry, sour cherry and star anise framed in tightly wound fine-grained tannins while bright acidity provides balance. A savory saline note lingers on the finish." Wine Enthusiast

Seit Jahren unser Geheimtipp - gerade einmal 9.000 Flaschen kommen dieses Jahr vom Jahrgang 2015 auf den Weltmarkt! Was kaum einer weiß: Enrica und Ettore lernten das Weinmachen bei keinem Geringeren als Giancarlo Pacenti.

Die Trauben für diese vinophile Meisterstück stammen aus einer Kleinlage in Castelnuovo dell'Abate. Tiefer, vollmundiger Ausdruck mit warmen aromatischen Schichten, die dem Bouquet von dunkler Pflaume, Brombeere, getrockneter Kirsche, Lakritze, Teer, schwarze Trüffel und Leder eine beeindruckende Intensität verleihen. Am Gaumen dann eine betörende Extraktsüße, wieder sehr vielschichtig und resonant, in stillem Gleichklang mit den Eigenschaften des außergewöhnlichen Terroirs. Die 36 monatige, sehr langsame Reifung im großen Eichenfass sort für eine wunderbare Harmonie und ein sehr gutes Reifepotenzial. SUPERIORE.DE

"Ample and round, sporting cherry, plum, earth and saline flavors. Well-mannered tannins are integrated, lending an overall impression of freshness. Fine length. Best from 2023 through 2040." Wine Spectator

"Deep red-ruby. Almost hypnotic aromas of ripe red cherry, black cherry-cola, incense, violet, dried rose and minerals. Structured and sweet red and darker fruit flavors are graceful and finely etched, picking up savory spice and floral elements with aeration. Perhaps a touch less multifaceted than some other Brunellos from this estate, but brimming with early appeal and enough balance to easily last another fifteen to twenty years in a good cellar." Vinous

"Here's an elegant and classic expression of the vintage. The Sesta di Sopra 2015 Brunello di Montalcino shows solid balance with its dark fruit flavors offset by tart cherry and fresh menthol. The oak tones are nicely tucked in and integrated, offering substance that builds the wine's structure but does not take away from its elegance. Balanced acidity adds a pretty touch to the mouthfeel." Robert Parker

"Beautiful ripeness, but also balance on the nose, which features cinnamon, dried cedar, dried plums, dark chocolate and licorice. Expansive and comprehensive on the palate with outward-veering tannins and lots of treacle-tart undertones. Chewy and decadent. Drink from 2025." James Suckling

Enrica und Ettore lernten das Weinmachen bei keinem Geringeren als Giancarlo Pacenti. Die Trauben für diese vinophile Meisterstück stammen aus einer Kleinlage in Castelnuovo dell'Abate. Tiefer, vollmundiger Ausdruck mit warmen aromatischen Schichten, die dem Bouquet von dunkler Pflaume, Brombeere, getrockneter Kirsche, Lakritze, Teer, schwarze Trüffel und Leder eine beeindruckende Intensität verleihen. Am Gaumen dann eine betörende Extraktsüße, wieder sehr vielschichtig und resonant, in stillem Gleichklang mit den Eigenschaften des außergewöhnlichen Terroirs. Die 36 monatige, sehr langsame Reifung im großen Eichenfass sort für eine wunderbare Harmonie und ein sehr gutes Reifepotenzial. SUPERIORE.DE

"A taut, linear version, this red features cherry, strawberry, earth and tobacco flavors, allied to a dense structure. Compact right now, with less length than many of its peers, a little aging may allow it to relax and stretch out. Best from 2025 through 2042." Wine Spectator

"The dark and alluring bouquet of the 2016 Brunello di Montalcino really keeps you at the edge of the glass, where notes of tobacco and dried flowers give way to ripe black cherries, plum and hints of cloves. It’s velvety in texture, yet there's a lift of minerals and acids here that maintains wonderful balance. Concentrated red/black berries accumulate, coating the palate in primary fruit under an air of purple inner florals. Its tannic heft sneaks up on you, previously masked by the 2016’s youthful intensity. There’s so much going on here and so much more to come after five to ten years of cellaring." Vinous

"The 2016 Brunello di Montalcino turns the dial up a notch in terms of intensity and power. The bouquet reveals dark fruit, dried cherry, cassis, cola, spice and rosemary essence. I can't help but notice the wide aromatic presentation and the considerable depth. There is a touch of white chocolate or bitter almond as well that is unique to this wine. Winemaking is executed in a traditional manner, with aging in large Slavonian oak casks that lasts three careful years. The vineyard site is home to schistous galestro soils, and defining mineral characteristics are carried through on the close. Only 4,700 bottles were made." Robert Parker

"This has a ripe, polished nose with plenty of ripe plums, cedar, sandalwood and toffee. It's full-bodied with firm, drying tannins. Wait for these to integrate. Lots of dark chocolate and juicy fruit on a very long finish." James Suckling

Sesta di Sopra ist nicht nur einer unserer vielen echten Geheimtipps, sondern präsentiert in diesem wichtigen Jahrgang einen kraftvollen und zugleich wunderbar ausgewogenen Wein. Die Riserva 2015 stellt auf beeindruckende Weise eine maskuline und muskulöse Persönlichkeit ins Glas. Die Nase duftet markant nach dunklen Früchten, Waldbeeren, Sauerkirschen, Leder und Tabak. All diese Komponenten fügen sich nahtlos ineinander. Am Gaumen eine mittlere Textur und Dichte und im weiteren Verlauf ein phantastisch langer Nachhall. Dies ist ein Paradebeispiel des großen Riserva-Jahrgangs 2015 und ein Wein von großer innerer Klasse und Eleganz. SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2015 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva balances strikingly vibrant cherry and strawberry with classic leather and earth tones. Its textural red berry fruits coast across the palate with an almost-creamy feel, complemented by hints of licorice and spice. Grippy tannins take hold throughout the long and austere finish, as inner florals slowly fade." Vinous

"This red is dense and monolithic, with gripping tannins surrounding the core of blackberry and dark plum fruit. Mediterranean scrub, tar and iron notes add detail as this finishes long and tense. Best from 2025." Wine Spectator

"Here's a precious wine with a mere 900 bottles in existence. The Sesta di Sopra 2015 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva opens to a tight and dense bouquet that takes a little extra effort to unpack. At this very young stage in the wine's life, you get dark cherry and wild plum, with subtle spice, earth, cola and medicinal herb. This estate farms schistous soils (galestro), and that mineral imprint of pencil shaving, brimstone and gravel is unmistakable." Robert Parker

"Lots of richness and depth to this with superb aromas and flavors. High intensity. Notes of clove, sandalwood and cedar mingle with walnuts and dried violets. Crushed gravel, too. This has juicy black cherries, vanilla and more cloves on the palate. Full body and firm yet refined tannins. Drink from 2023." James Suckling