Brunello di Montalcino is one of Italy’s most iconic and storied wines. Made from Tuscany’s classic Sangiovese grape (specifically Sangiovese Grosso), Brunello is complex, highly nuanced and the best are capable of ageing beautifully. We are delighted to offer six fabulous, high-scoring Brunello di Montalcino that we have selected as they offer outstanding value for money especially, given their incredible quality. All are providing great pleasure now and over the next 10 years. Unfortunately, some are only available in highly limited quantities, so please let us know.
| High-Scoring Brunello Offering Great Value | ||||||
| Vintage | Wine | Estate | Qty | Packing | Price €HT | Reviews |
| 2009 | Brunello di Montalcino | Il Poggione | 3 | 6x75cl oc | 216 | 92JS |
| The aromas of wet earth, sliced mushroom and blueberry are very pretty. Full body, firm tannins. Structured and firm. Excellent. One of the wines of the vintage. Drink now or hold. James Suckling | ||||||
| 2011 | Brunello di Montalcino | Ciacci Piccolomini d’Aragona | 3 | 6x75cl oc | 195 | 94JS |
| The aromas of wet earth, sliced mushroom and blueberry are very pretty. Full body, firm tannins. Structured and firm. Excellent. One of the wines of the vintage. Drink now or hold. James Suckling | ||||||
| 2012 | Brunello di Montalcino | Casanova di Neri | 8 | 6x75cl oc | 255 | 95WS |
| Effusive aromas and flavors of raspberry, cherry, floral, mineral and tobacco are at the center of this linear, vibrant red. Well-structured, this offers terrific length on the sinewy finish. Best from 2020 through 2035.No 4 Wine Spectator’s Top 100 Wines of 2017 | ||||||
| 2013 | Brunello di Montalcino Castelgiocondo | Frescobaldi | 10 | 6x75cl oc | 228 | 96WE |
| Wild berry, crushed violet, pipe tobacco and chopped herb aromas leap out of the glass. Smooth and savory, the full-bodied palate shows restraint and elegance, delivering red cherry, pomegranate, ground clove and black pepper alongside taut, fine-grained tannins and bright acidity. No 35 Wine Enthusiast’s Top 100 Wines of 2018 | ||||||
| 2013 | Brunello di Montalcino | Ciacci Piccolomini d’Aragona | 4 | 6x75cl oc | 270 | 95WE |
| Underbrush, tobacco, ripe berry and balsamic aromas abound in this delicious red. Smooth, full-bodied and savory, the succulent palate doles out Marasca cherry, raspberry compote, liquorice and white pepper. Drink 2021–2033 Wine Enthusiast | ||||||
| 2015 | Brunello di Montalcino | Solaria/Patrizia Cencioni | 3 | 6x75cl oc | 210 | 95JS |
| The aromas of wet earth, sliced mushroom and blueberry are very pretty. Full body, firm tannins. Structured and firm. Excellent. One of the wines of the vintage. Drink now or hold. James Suckling | ||||||
| All prices are in Euros and offered Ex Puligny Montrachet (excluding taxes and shipping) | ||||||
| All wines are offered subject to remaining unsold | ||||||
| oc=original carton | ||||||
| Reviews: JS=James Suckling, WE=Wine Enthusiast, WS=Wine Spectator |
