Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2020

Gianni Brunelli Le Chiuse di Sotto | Tuscany
Gianni Brunelli | Le Chiuse di Sotto | Loc. Podernovone 157 | IT 53024 Montalcino

29622120 · 0,75 l · 102,67 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately

Anyone looking for the truth in Sangiovese will find it here: Laura Brunelli's Montalcino has been a stunning wine full of vitality, life and energy for years. It displays an almost outrageous degree of clarity and openness. It unfolds brightly and radiantly with lasting purity, elegance and length. This Brunello shows extreme precision and focus, both on the nose and in the mouthfeel. Wild berries, blue flowers and liquorice come together in perfection, and it is impossible to surpass this quality at this price. SUPERIORE.DE

"Almost medium ruby red colour. Cardamom and Moroccan leather notes on the nose, as well as iodised, mineral notes. Compact, youthful and cherry-fruity on the palate, with delicious tannins that take the lead in the aromatic fruit finish. Great potential." Jancis Robinson

"Due to the high temperatures and dry conditions, the quantities were even lower than the winery's already modest average yields," says Laura Brunelli. For this reason, she decided to forgo a Riserva in 2020 and use the best of the production for this bottling. This bottling is an example of the beautiful floral character of the vintage, with scents of lavender and plum blossom wafting from the glass. Exotic spices, cinchona bark and bitter orange add complexity to the palate, which shows the warmth of summer with seductive ripeness and indulgent structure. It finishes with a gentle pull of talc-like tannins and a welcome tension." Decanter

"The Brunello di Montalcino 2020 seduces with a seductive bouquet of crushed cherries and strawberries, emphasised by notes of mint, cedar wood and saddle leather. It is a graceful and elegant style with a medium body and pure notes of wild berries supported by a lively acidity. The 2020 lingers with nuances of liquorice and blue and purple flowers, leaving a subtle coating of fine tannins that frame the experience beautifully." Vinous

"A core of pure cherry and plum is framed by mineral and wild herb flavors in this rich, dense red. Harmonious and remains fresh and long, with the ripe fruit leaving a lasting impression. Shows fine intensity." Wine Spectator

"Balsamic and complex profile of this wine. The nose exudes dried flowers, liquorice, raspberries and redcurrants. Very crisp and juicy, with full body and bony, chalky tannins due to its youth. Nevertheless, it is sweet and balanced on the finish. It still needs some time to integrate better, but it's a gourmet wine with very good substance for the long haul." James Suckling

"The Gianni Brunelli Le Chiuse di Sotto 2020 Brunello di Montalcino is balanced, finely structured and has a soft consistency on the palate. There is a lot of life in this lively Brunello. Red and violet fruits merge with sweet earth and iris roots. I particularly like the mouthfeel that is achieved here. It is this combination of richness and extreme suppleness that characterises it." Wine Advocate