Brunello di Montalcino - 2018

Brunello di Montalcino
Grape Variety : Sangiovese  
Caract. : Dry Red Wine  
Price : 52.75$
SAQ Code :  
Inventory : Cellier Collection  
Format : 750 mL 
Degree of Alcohol : 14.5% 
Bottles/Crate : 12 

Tasting :

"Aromas of blackberry, with hints of chocolate and orange peel, lead to a full body, with tight tannins, bright acidity, a silky texture and a clean finish." - Wine Spectator JS

Wine Pairing :

Lamb, game, red grilled or roasted meat. Strong cheese.

Winemaking :

  • Variety : Sangiovese 100%
  • Age of vines : 12-25 years
  • Yield of vines : 6000 kg/ha
  • Irrigation : None
  • Harvest : Manual
  • Fermentation: Stainless steel during 18 days
  • Maturation : 3 years in old Slovenian oak barrels. Fining in the bottle for 4 months. With the lees. Malolactic fermentation.
  • Type of yeast : Indigenous
  • Fining : Lightly filtered
  • Cellar : 10+ years
  • Decanting : 3+ hours

See the Press Review


Vintage 2018

  • Wine Advocate-R.Parker : 94 pts.
  • Wine Spectator : 93 pts.

Vintage 2017

  • Wine Enthusiast : 95 pts.
  • Wine Advocate-R.Parker : 94 pts.
  • Wine Spectator : 92 pts.

Vintage 2016

  • Wine Advocate-R.Parker : 95 pts.
  • Wine Spectator : 95 pts.

Vintage 2015

  • Wine Advocate-R.Parker : 93 pts.
  • Wine Spectator : 95 pts.
  • James Suckling: 95 pts.

Vintage 2014

  • James Suckling 06/2019 : 92 pts.

Vintage 2013

  • James Suckling: 94 pts.
  • Wine Spectator 2018 : 92 pts.

Vintage 2012

  • Wine Spectator: 94 pts.
  • James Suckling: 94 pts.
  • Wine Advocate- R. Parker: 89 pts.

Vintage 2011

  • Wine Spectator: 93 pts.
  • Wine Advocate- R. Parker: 90 pts.
  • James Suckling: 93 pts.

Vintage 2010

  • Wine Spectator: 94 pts.
  • Wine Advocate- R. Parker: 93 pts.
  • James Suckling: 94 pts.
  • Jancis Robinson: 16/20 pts.

Vintage 2009

  • Wine Advocate- R. Parker: 92+ pts.
  • James Suckling: 91 pts.
  • Wine Spectator: 90 pts.
  • International Wine Cellar: 91 pts.
  • Gambero Rosso: 2 bicchieri

Vintage 2008

  • Wine Advocate- R. Parker : 92 pts.
  • Wine Spectator : 90 pts.

Vintage 2007

  • Wine Advocate- R. Parker : 94 pts.

Vintage 2006

  • Wine Advocate- R. Parker : 92 pts.
  • Gambero Rosso 2012: 3 bicchieri
  • Decanter : 5 stars

Vintage 2005

  • Wine Advocate- R. Parker : 91 pts. (avr. 10)
  • Wine Spectator: 90 pts. (ju. 10)

Vintage 2004

  • Wine Spectator: 90 pts. (web 2009)
  • Wine Advocate- R. Parker : 92 pts.(juin 09)

Vintage 2003

  • Wine Advocate- R. Parker : 90 pts. (avr. 08)

Vintage 2001

  • Wine Spectator: 92 pts. (avr. 06)
  • Vins et Vignobles : **** (fév-mars 2007)

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