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"Ruby-red with a garnet rim, this wine's bouquet displays ample aromas of viol... "Ruby-red with a garnet rim, this wine's bouquet displays ample aromas of violet, wild berries, tobacco, chocolate, and vanilla. On the palate, Altesino Brunello is rich, full-bodied, and velvety. Altesino counts approximately 50 hectares throughout... more

"The color is ruby red with reflexes verging on garnet. The perfume is intense... "The color is ruby red with reflexes verging on garnet. The perfume is intense, fine and elegant, with notes of cherries preserved in alcohol, enriched with spices redolent of cinnamon and cloves. On the palate it explodes in all its fineness and... more

"Pian delle Vigne Brunello di Montalcino is ruby red in color. The nose presen... "Pian delle Vigne Brunello di Montalcino is ruby red in color. The nose presents a complex bouquet of cherries, black cherries and blood oranges that follows over to notes of violets, vanilla, and light balsamic aromas. The palate is fresh, savory... more

"An intense and elegant Brunello. Ruby red with delicate garnet colored highli... "An intense and elegant Brunello. Ruby red with delicate garnet colored highlights. On the nose, it is characterized by an intense bouquet with sweet notes of blackberry and blackcurrant, combined with floral hints of rose, which contribute... more

"A rich and elegant Brunello, both in structure and in olfactory expression. B... "A rich and elegant Brunello, both in structure and in olfactory expression. Brilliant ruby red with garnet-colored reflections, on the nose the aroma is sweet and fruity, the hints of fresh red fruit stand out, which combine perfectly with the more... more

"The ample and complex bouquet leads with small, ripe red fruits such as cherr... "The ample and complex bouquet leads with small, ripe red fruits such as cherry and blackberry. It is well integrated with the oak and vanilla aromas from the long refinement in wood. Full-bodied and balanced, the excellent structure and the... more

"Intense and bright ruby red color. Ample and persistent bouquet with elegant ... "Intense and bright ruby red color. Ample and persistent bouquet with elegant hints of fruit, ethereal notes of marasca cherry in alcohol, suggestions of dried tobacco and complex hints of sweet spices. Velvety, opulent and long tannins, well... more

"Vanilla, coffee, clove, Luxardo cherry and blackberry form a rich, sweet, sop... "Vanilla, coffee, clove, Luxardo cherry and blackberry form a rich, sweet, sophisticated nose. Sweet dark berries on the palate are contrasted by tangy earth laced with wild herbs. Powerful tannins and mouthwatering acidity add to the appeal. A lean... more

"Ripe at the Convent 2018 is brilliant ruby red in color, without no imperfect... "Ripe at the Convent 2018 is brilliant ruby red in color, without no imperfections, even on the rim. On the nose, it is rich and varied, with notes ranging from very ripe yet fresh and crisp fruitiness to floral and then exploding with a dazzling... more

"2019 was a 5-star vintage for the Consorzio del Brunello. Solid garnet color.... "2019 was a 5-star vintage for the Consorzio del Brunello. Solid garnet color. The nose opens with aromas of cherries and plum with nice floral and forest notes, followed by meaty hints of sweet spices. Lip-smacking and juicy on the palate, with... more

"Parallels to the red wines of Burgundy abound in discussions of Poggio di Sot... "Parallels to the red wines of Burgundy abound in discussions of Poggio di Sotto. The Sangiovese wines released from this special property do always favor elegance and restraint over opulence and power, yet they never lack depth. Normally a paler... more

"Intense, vivid ruby–red color with aromas of red and black berries, maraschin... "Intense, vivid ruby–red color with aromas of red and black berries, maraschino cherry and eucalyptus. The aromas repeat on the palate with added hints of licorice and tobacco. Tannins are firm and tightly woven and the juicy fruit is refreshed by a... more

"What a nose, dark peony petals mix with violet and scented notes of both fres... "What a nose, dark peony petals mix with violet and scented notes of both fresh and dried cherry. These aromas travel straight to the brain on a lifted note of polished wood. The same aromatic allure becomes immediately apparent on the palate:... more

"The color is ruby red with a slight tendency to garnet. The nose is intense a... "The color is ruby red with a slight tendency to garnet. The nose is intense and complex, spicy, with dominant notes of Amarena cherry. The olfactory phase continues on the palate. The flavor is full, harmonious and persistent, with dense and silky... more

"Only a truly extraordinary harvest can produce the Castello Romitorio Brunell... "Only a truly extraordinary harvest can produce the Castello Romitorio Brunello di Montalcino Riserva D.o.c.g.: since its establishment in 1984 Romitorio has released only a handful of vintages of this wine. The 2016 is the tenth Riserva ever... more

"The 2018 Brunello expresses all the peculiarity of the challenging vintage. I... "The 2018 Brunello expresses all the peculiarity of the challenging vintage. In the glass, the wine is deep ruby red in color. On the nose, it is very intense and broad, showing off the typical notes of the denomination: small red berries, black... more

"To the eye, it is a brilliant ruby red. In a particularly good year like 2019... "To the eye, it is a brilliant ruby red. In a particularly good year like 2019, the Brunello di Montalcino di Castelgiocondo reveals extraordinary elegance in a wine that is particularly complex and intense on the nose. At first, it has a distinctly... more

"The old vines of the Vigna Schiena d'Asino express the maximum expression of ... "The old vines of the Vigna Schiena d'Asino express the maximum expression of the native Sangiovese, offering a wine of great personality, tradition and elegance where the finely woven tannic texture amplifies the complex and varied aromatic notes.... more

"#80 Vinous Top 100 of 2024The 2019 Il Poggione Brunello di Montalcino is ruby... "#80 Vinous Top 100 of 2024The 2019 Il Poggione Brunello di Montalcino is ruby red in color featuring luscious red fruit notes, elegantly complemented by hints of spice, tar and tobacco. Balanced, tannic structure with exceptional acidity, resulting... more

"Red color of medium intensity, with purple reflections in appearance. Harmoni... "Red color of medium intensity, with purple reflections in appearance. Harmonious aromas, with a sophisticated note of prune and blackberry and a strong wood aroma. The palate results in a rich and balanced wine, distinguished by its aftertaste with... more