Gianni Brunelli - Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2019
97/100
Robert Parker
97/100
James Suckling
17++/20
Jancis Robinson
96/100
Vinous
"The Wine Advocate and James Suckling unanimously declared that this vintage from the estate is the best ever!"
The Gianni Brunelli Le Chiuse di Sotto 2019 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva is a beautifully intense and rich expression of Sangiovese. Only 3,600 bottles and a few large formats were produced. The wine is skillfully crafted with hydrated tannins, bold fruit flavors, and a long finish. This epic wine follows in the footsteps of the 2016 vintage, which in my opinion is probably the best ever. This estate does an excellent job of combining power and elegance in perfect balance and unison. 2025-2045" (Wine Advocate - Robert Parker 2024)
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Eye
Deep, brilliant ruby color
Nose
Delicate and refined, it opens with crisp, tangy red fruit notes of morello cherry, mandarin peel, and cranberry, then develops complexity with scents of violet, rose, licorice, and aromatic herbs.
Mouth
Crisp and elegant, with an impressively silky texture and aromatic velvety notes, this wine is as tangy as its nose, developing flavors that echo it and opening up to cherry, cranberry, and mandarin juice, with subtle notes of white pepper, licorice, and violet, and a sublime, fresh, and harmonious finish.
Serve
At 15-16°C
Open
2 hours before serving, decant to enhance the flavor.
Drink from
2025
Drink before
2045
Production
3,600 bottles
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy with a rib of beef, lamb chops en papillote, dishes from Tuscan or Mediterranean cuisine...
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rated (2024 guide) 97/100 (Extraordinary wine)
Rated Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About wine:
The Gianni Brunelli Le Chiuse di Sotto 2019 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva is a beautifully intense and rich expression of Sangiovese. Only 3,600 bottles and a few large formats were produced. The wine is skillfully crafted with hydrated tannins, bold fruit flavors, and a long finish. This epic wine follows in the footsteps of the 2016 vintage, which is probably the best ever in my opinion. This estate does an excellent job of combining power and elegance in perfect balance and unison. 2025-2045
Jancis Robinson
Wine rated (2024 guide) 17++/20
About wine:
Medium ruby color. Intense raspberry nose with hints of minerals and exotic spices. Racy acidity and raspberry freshness with a surprising lightness after the nose. Elegant, finely ground tannins. It is not yet stabilized, so a little patience is still required. 2026-2034
Vinous
Wine rated (2023 guide) 96/100
About wine:
The Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2019 blossoms in the glass, giving way to aromas of white smoke and sweet sage, minty black cherries, and a hint of balsamic spices. It has a sweet-sour sensation, sweeping the palate with soft and supple textures, while ripe wild fruits swirl on a wave of bright acidity. A touch of tart citrus enhances the finish. The 2019 ends with a long but structured and intense finish, leaving a saturation of blackberries and a savory burst of herbs. This is an exceptionally refined and graceful Riserva from Gianni Brunelli. Fantastic. 2028-2038
James Suckling
Wine rated (2024 guide) 97/100
Rated Recommended
About wine:
Like some of the finest wines, this wine stands out for its vibrant fruitiness and drinkability, but it has enormous structure and long-term potential. On the nose, it shines with youthfulness, revealing fresh raspberries with a depth of smoky wood and licorice. The attack is full-bodied with elegant, thick, velvety tannins that are structured and refined. The finish is lively, long, and superbly polished despite the structure. The best ever. Drink now or hold.
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