Gianni Brunelli - Brunello Di Montalcino Riserva 2019 (Pre-arrival) (750ml)
Price: $160.00
| Producer | Gianni Brunelli |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Subregion | Brunello di Montalcino |
| Varietal | Sangiovese |
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Sku | 10712 |
| Size | 750ml |
Kerin O'Keefe: 98 Points
Fragrant and loaded with finesse the stunning Gianni Brunelli 2019 Brunello Riserva mesmerizes with its intense aromas of camphor purple flower wild berry underbrush cedar and dark exotic spice. Full-bodied and showing restrained elegance the vibrant savory palate features juicy Morello cherry wild raspberry star anise and spiced orange zest set against firm fine-grained tannins. Bright acidity keeps it vibrant and balanced. It?s still youthfully austere at this stage so give it time to fully develop even more complexity. Drink 2031?2044. Abv: 14% Kerin O?Keefe November 2024 ©kerinokeefe.com
Wine Advocate: 97 Points
The Gianni Brunelli Le Chiuse di Sotto 2019 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva is a beautifully intense and rich expression of Sangiovese. Only 3600 bottles and some larger formats were created. The wine is expertly played out with hydrated tannins bold fruit flavors and a long finish. This epic wine follows in the footsteps of the 2016 vintage probably the best ever in my view. This estate does an excellent job of combining power and elegance in perfect unison and balance.
James Suckling: 97 Points
Like some of the finest wines this stands out for bright fruit and drinkability but has huge structure and potential for the long haul. On the nose it shines with youthfulness showing telltale raspberries fresh with smoky-woodland and licorice depth. The attack is full-bodied with elegant thick velvety tannins structured and refined. This has a crisp long and superpolished finish despite the frame. Best ever from here. Drink or hold.
Vinous: 96 Points
A whiff of white smoke and sweet sage gives way to mint-laced black cherries and hints of balsamic spice as the alluring 2019 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva blossoms in the glass. It presents a sweet-and-sour sensation washing across the palate with soft and pliant textures as ripe wild berry fruits swirl across a stream of brilliant acidity. A tinge of tart citrus embellishes the close. The 2019 finishes long yet structured and intense leaving a saturation of blackberry and a savory herbal thrust. This is an exceptionally refined and graceful Riserva from Gianni Brunelli. Fantastic. - By Eric Guido on November 2023
Decanter: 95 Points
Among those estate that don?t produce a Riserva every vintage Gianni Brunelli?s last release was in 2016. While it encapsulated the depth and classicism of that vintage this 2019 plays to the year?s expressiveness and elegance. There is beautiful clarity of lavender and cherry blossom on a backdrop of dry sunbaked earth. The palate is equally perfumed bringing in accents of fennel and tarragon and sappy acidity magnifies the sheer tastiness. Fine-boned almost delicate in structure yet the wine endures and persists.
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