Brunello di Montalcino
Wine from Montalcino was only appreciated and understood by locals as recently as the 70's, even though its warm dry climate has much in common with its famous Tuscan cousin, Chianti. However pioneering work from Clemente Santi with various clones of Sangiovese led to what was labelled Brunello di Montalcino. Changes in strict laws have allowed this region to react better to modern trends, reducing mandatory oak ageing from 4 to 2 years. As with Chianti small amount of foreign grapes can now be including within blends.
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Brunello di Montalcino
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Tuscany | 8 | 95 (VN) | HK$2,090.00 | |||||
Vinous (95)The 2017 Brunello di Montalcino is wildly perfumed, dusty and exotic, with balsam herbs, savory spices, red currants and plums coming across as so pretty yet rich and potent. A silky display of sour wild berries contrasted by candied citrus wows the senses as the 2017 plays a zesty sweet-and-sour act upon the palate. It’s long, youthfully chewy, yet still remarkably fresh, with rosy florals and tart, tart cherries giving way to chiseled tannins through the finale. This is a beautiful rendition of the 2017 vintage, one that takes the dry warmth of the year and expresses it with tremendous energy and verve. What's more, I revisited this bottle over the course of 36 hours and it only got better with time. |
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Tuscany | 2 | 95 (VN) | HK$3,700.00 | |||||
Vinous (95)The 2017 Brunello di Montalcino is wildly perfumed, dusty and exotic, with balsam herbs, savory spices, red currants and plums coming across as so pretty yet rich and potent. A silky display of sour wild berries contrasted by candied citrus wows the senses as the 2017 plays a zesty sweet-and-sour act upon the palate. It’s long, youthfully chewy, yet still remarkably fresh, with rosy florals and tart, tart cherries giving way to chiseled tannins through the finale. This is a beautiful rendition of the 2017 vintage, one that takes the dry warmth of the year and expresses it with tremendous energy and verve. What's more, I revisited this bottle over the course of 36 hours and it only got better with time. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 95 (VN) | HK$4,690.00 | |||||
Vinous (95)The 2017 Brunello di Montalcino is wildly perfumed, dusty and exotic, with balsam herbs, savory spices, red currants and plums coming across as so pretty yet rich and potent. A silky display of sour wild berries contrasted by candied citrus wows the senses as the 2017 plays a zesty sweet-and-sour act upon the palate. It’s long, youthfully chewy, yet still remarkably fresh, with rosy florals and tart, tart cherries giving way to chiseled tannins through the finale. This is a beautiful rendition of the 2017 vintage, one that takes the dry warmth of the year and expresses it with tremendous energy and verve. What's more, I revisited this bottle over the course of 36 hours and it only got better with time. |
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Tuscany | 4 | 95 (VN) | HK$1,985.00 | |||||
Vinous (95)The 2017 Brunello di Montalcino is wildly perfumed, dusty and exotic, with balsam herbs, savory spices, red currants and plums coming across as so pretty yet rich and potent. A silky display of sour wild berries contrasted by candied citrus wows the senses as the 2017 plays a zesty sweet-and-sour act upon the palate. It’s long, youthfully chewy, yet still remarkably fresh, with rosy florals and tart, tart cherries giving way to chiseled tannins through the finale. This is a beautiful rendition of the 2017 vintage, one that takes the dry warmth of the year and expresses it with tremendous energy and verve. What's more, I revisited this bottle over the course of 36 hours and it only got better with time. |
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Tuscany | 3 | 96 (KO) | HK$2,190.00 | |||||
Kerin O'Keefe (96)The 2018 Brunello di Montalcino from Canalicchio di Sopra boasts great aromatics of wild rose, new leather forest floor and perfumed berry that align with whiffs of spice. It’s savory and loaded with finesse, featuring juicy red cherry, botanical herb, white pepper and iron mineral notes framed in taut, lithe tannins. Blending grapes from their Montosoli and Canalicchio vineyards created an ideal, natural balance. Drink through 2038. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 96 (KO) | HK$2,800.00 | |||||
Kerin O'Keefe (96)The 2018 Brunello di Montalcino from Canalicchio di Sopra boasts great aromatics of wild rose, new leather forest floor and perfumed berry that align with whiffs of spice. It’s savory and loaded with finesse, featuring juicy red cherry, botanical herb, white pepper and iron mineral notes framed in taut, lithe tannins. Blending grapes from their Montosoli and Canalicchio vineyards created an ideal, natural balance. Drink through 2038. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 96 (VN) | HK$2,465.00 | |||||
Vinous (96)Dusty violets, lavender and cloves accentuate dried black cherries as the dramatic 2019 Brunello di Montalcino smolders up from the glass. This is impossible to ignore, bursting with energy as depths of ripe red fruits, chalky minerals and exotic spices saturate all they touch, balanced by textures of pure silk. The 2019 finishes with fantastic length and concentration, leaving a staining of tart blackberry and hints of orange that curl the tongue as crunchy tannins tug at the palate. It's rare to see such a combination of vibrancy and power. Canalicchio di Sopra nailed it in 2019. Wow. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 98 (JD) | HK$4,960.00 | |||||
Jeb Dunnuck (98)A red ruby color, the 2016 Brunello Di Montalcino Vigna La Casaccia is layered and draws you in with aromas of leather, black cherries, and wild herbs. Medium to full-bodied, with a weightless feel, the tannins are more plush and ripe, and it has a supple texture as well as a long, elegant finish. |
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Tuscany | 3 | 95+ (VN) | HK$3,970.00 | |||||
Vinous (95+)The 2017 Brunello di Montalcino La Casaccia is aromatically stunning, blasting up mineral in style, with a dark floral and balsam lift, giving way to licorice, black cherry and hints of camphor. It gains further depth and volume the longer it sits in the glass. The textures are silken, fleshy and pliant at first, as contrasting tart red fruits and minty herbal tones come through, saturating the palate with primary concentration. This is even savory at times and displays smoother contours than past vintages, yet it’s supremely balanced and pure. Repeating minerality comes through in spades and this turns youthfully dry and perfumed, yet still juicy and classic in feel. La Casaccia is a huge success for the vintage. |
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Tuscany | 4 | 95+ (VN) | HK$4,755.00 | |||||
Vinous (95+)The 2017 Brunello di Montalcino La Casaccia is aromatically stunning, blasting up mineral in style, with a dark floral and balsam lift, giving way to licorice, black cherry and hints of camphor. It gains further depth and volume the longer it sits in the glass. The textures are silken, fleshy and pliant at first, as contrasting tart red fruits and minty herbal tones come through, saturating the palate with primary concentration. This is even savory at times and displays smoother contours than past vintages, yet it’s supremely balanced and pure. Repeating minerality comes through in spades and this turns youthfully dry and perfumed, yet still juicy and classic in feel. La Casaccia is a huge success for the vintage. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 95+ (VN) | HK$10,075.00 | |||||
Vinous (95+)The 2017 Brunello di Montalcino La Casaccia is aromatically stunning, blasting up mineral in style, with a dark floral and balsam lift, giving way to licorice, black cherry and hints of camphor. It gains further depth and volume the longer it sits in the glass. The textures are silken, fleshy and pliant at first, as contrasting tart red fruits and minty herbal tones come through, saturating the palate with primary concentration. This is even savory at times and displays smoother contours than past vintages, yet it’s supremely balanced and pure. Repeating minerality comes through in spades and this turns youthfully dry and perfumed, yet still juicy and classic in feel. La Casaccia is a huge success for the vintage. |
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Tuscany | 3 | 98 (KO) | HK$2,730.00 | |||||
Kerin O'Keefe (98)The Vigna Casaccia 2018 opens with aromas of underbrush, leather, dark spice and whiffs of violet. More closed than the Brunello Annata, it’s also more structured, showing ripe dark-skinned berry, licorice, tobacco and balsamic notes recalling eucalyptus. Tight, fine-grained tannins provide support while great acidity keeps it fresh and balanced. Drink 2026–2040. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 98 (KO) | HK$3,475.00 | |||||
Kerin O'Keefe (98)The Vigna Casaccia 2018 opens with aromas of underbrush, leather, dark spice and whiffs of violet. More closed than the Brunello Annata, it’s also more structured, showing ripe dark-skinned berry, licorice, tobacco and balsamic notes recalling eucalyptus. Tight, fine-grained tannins provide support while great acidity keeps it fresh and balanced. Drink 2026–2040. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 100 (VN) | HK$3,125.00 | |||||
Vinous (100)The 2019 Brunello di Montalcino Vigna La Casaccia is impossible to ignore; it is earthy and mineral, almost smoky and animal in nature. Ashen stones, violets and balsam herbs complicate depths of dried black cherries, sage and clove. This is deeply textural and seductive, balancing ripe red and black fruits with sweet spice and minty herbal tones that create a kaleidoscope of sensation on the palate. A salty flourish shines through the finale, along with a crunchy tinge of blackberry seeds to contrast, as fine-grained tannins wrap the senses with youthful poise and a bitter twang resonates. The 2019 may be immortal. La Casaccia is a showstopper. |
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Tuscany | 2 | 100 (VN) | HK$3,810.00 | |||||
Vinous (100)The 2019 Brunello di Montalcino Vigna La Casaccia is impossible to ignore; it is earthy and mineral, almost smoky and animal in nature. Ashen stones, violets and balsam herbs complicate depths of dried black cherries, sage and clove. This is deeply textural and seductive, balancing ripe red and black fruits with sweet spice and minty herbal tones that create a kaleidoscope of sensation on the palate. A salty flourish shines through the finale, along with a crunchy tinge of blackberry seeds to contrast, as fine-grained tannins wrap the senses with youthful poise and a bitter twang resonates. The 2019 may be immortal. La Casaccia is a showstopper. |
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Tuscany | 3 | 100 (KO) | HK$2,730.00 | |||||
Kerin O'Keefe (100)Canalicchio di Sopra’s 2018 Vigna Montosoli, its debut single-vineyard bottling from this celebrated hill, is drop-dead gorgeous. Fragrant and all about elegance, it opens with enticing scents of wild rose, botanical herb, new leather and forest berry. Seamlessly fusing finesse and structure, the delicious palate delivers juicy Morello cherry, raspberry sprinkled with cinnamon, rosemary and thyme before a savory saline mineral finish. It boats great energy and impeccable balance, with taut, refined tannins and vibrant acidity. I just love it. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 98 (WA) | HK$3,125.00 | |||||
Wine Advocate (98)This is a gorgeous wine that really takes off in this vintage. It starts off with gentle floral aromas of lilac or dried violet and a hint of fragrant rose. The Canalicchio di Sopra 2019 Brunello di Montalcino Vigna Montosoli boasts an impeccable nose with elegant berry fruit and light minerality. All this beauty is transferred to the palate, where the wine shows very fine-grained tannins. The fruit flows steadily over a long, rich finish. The challenge is to get a fruit finish this long, considering Brunello's strong tannins, but this wine definitely succeeds. Production is 7,200 bottles plus larger |
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Tuscany | 1 | 98 (WA) | HK$3,810.00 | |||||
Wine Advocate (98)This is a gorgeous wine that really takes off in this vintage. It starts off with gentle floral aromas of lilac or dried violet and a hint of fragrant rose. The Canalicchio di Sopra 2019 Brunello di Montalcino Vigna Montosoli boasts an impeccable nose with elegant berry fruit and light minerality. All this beauty is transferred to the palate, where the wine shows very fine-grained tannins. The fruit flows steadily over a long, rich finish. The challenge is to get a fruit finish this long, considering Brunello's strong tannins, but this wine definitely succeeds. Production is 7,200 bottles plus larger |
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Tuscany | 1 | 95+ (VN) | HK$3,375.00 | |||||
Vinous (95+)The 2015 Canalicchio di Sopra Brunello di Montalcino Riserva is a dark and exotic expression of Sangiovese. It pulls you closer to the glass with an alluring display, showing medicinal cherry, plum, a sweet dusting of cinnamon, clove and finally crushed violets. The textures are like pure silk being slowly draped across your palate, offset by tart red and black fruits, as a complex web of acids, minerals and tannins saturate, clamping down toward the close. Structured and tart, as it should be at this youthful phase, the 2015 is still just an infant, with the potential for over a decade’s worth of positive evolution. This year’s Riserva hails from fruit exclusively from the Vigna Vecchia Mercatale vineyard within the Canalicchio cru, and it spends only two extra months in 2,500-liter Slavonian oak casks prior to bottling. Tasted over the course of two days it got better each time I revisited it. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 98 (VN) | HK$3,870.00 | |||||
Vinous (98)The 2016 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva is dark, floral and exotic, even sultry at times, presenting a bouquet of black currant, animal musk and savory, crushed ashen stone. The textures are silky yet dense, showing mineral-webbed woodland berries and balsamic spices. The tannic heft mounts toward the close, penetrating deeply, but with brisk acids to balance. The 2016 is animalistic in nature, yet crystalline and fresh, tapering off structured and incredibly long, leaving licorice and balsam herbs to linger. In 2016, Francesco Ripaccioli decided to use fruit from both the Vigna Vecchia and Mercatale vineyards in the Riserva, which is typically the richer and bolder expression of Brunello at Canalicchio di Sopra, but in 2016, it"s totally classic in every possible way. What a glorious wine! |
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Tuscany | 4 | 93 (VN) | HK$1,840.00 | |||||
Vinous (93)Vibrant red. Flinty red berries, violet and spices dominate the knockout nose. Then very pure, boasting a steely core of red fruit and floral flavors that linger impressively on the refined finish. One of the best Rossos of the vintage. |
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Tuscany | 1 | - | HK$6,110.00 | |||||
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Indulge your senses with the divine Capanna Brunello di Montalcino 1997, a Tuscan treasure born in the hills of Montalcino. This exquisite red wine, crafted by the prestigious Cencioni family, showcases the artisanal genius of its makers. Known for their diligent adherence to traditional methods, the family has continuously cultivated their Sangiovese vineyards with impeccable expertise. The Capanna Brunello di Montalcino 1997 nestles the grape's robust flavours into a delicate balance. Its meticulous oak-ageing in Slavonian barrels for four years imbues it with intensified depth and velvety richness, resulting in a complex bouquet of ripe berry fruits, complemented by undertones of tobacco, chocolate, and spice. Unrivalled in quality, each sip offers an enchanting excursion into well-rounded tannins and sturdy structure that entertain an enduring, satisfying finish. Boasting an exceptional reputation, the Capanna Brunello di Montalcino 1997 offers wine enthusiasts an impeccable masterpiece to treasure. Truly, an emblem of fine Italian winemaking. |
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Tuscany | 2 | 93 (VN) | HK$4,340.00 | |||||
Vinous (93)The 2018 Brunello di Montalcino is wonderfully perfumed in the glass, with dusty rose and licorice tones giving way to dried strawberries and hints of worn leather. This is a soft and delicate style of Sangiovese with vivid blackberry and cherry fruits that cascade across a core of saline-minerality. It's tannins are crunchy, yet don't get in the way of the 2018s energetic feel as it finishes potent and long with a hint of black currant and cocoa that lingers. |
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Tuscany | 4 | - | HK$4,080.00 | |||||
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Experience the exquisite, Capanna Brunello di Montalcino 2019, a true connoisseur's selection. Conceived within the fertile soils of Montalcino region of Tuscany, Italy, this fine red bears testament to Capanna's traditional wine-making prowess, successfully preserved through generations since the late 1950s. Adhering to meticulous techniques, only Sangiovese grapes flourish on the Capanna estate are handpicked and processed under keen eyes for this production. The richness of the grape lends the liquid its intense garnet hue and powerful aromatic profile - a perfect blend of ripe fruit undertones and spicy, slightly savoury notes. Aged four years in Slavonian oak barrels before release, this full-bodied wine presents beautiful complexity, meticulous balance, and a long, fruity finish. Sip a glass of the Capanna Brunello di Montalcino 2019 and revel in the sophistication, elegance, and distinction that Italian viticulture symbolises. |
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Tuscany | 4 | - | HK$7,080.00 | |||||
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The Capanna Brunello di Montalcino Nicco 2019 is an exquisite representation of the finest Italian viticulture, hailing from the historic vineyards of the Cencioni family in Tuscany. This artisanal gem has seen meticulous traditional craftsmanship under the masterful eyes of the experienced Nicco family. With a significant maturation period in Slavonian oak barrels, this Brunello boasts an unparalleled complexity that's hard to find. The Capanna Brunello di Montalcino Nicco 2019 is a testament to the exceptional 2019 vintage, presenting a blend of richly concentrated flavours with an impeccably structured palate. The crimson nectar is notable for its invigorating blend of ripe red berries, coupled with subtle notes of tobacco and a streak of mineral acidity. Its polished tannins lead to a remarkably prolonged finish - a signature of this distinguished wine. A sublime choice for those seeking to experience the pinnacle of a Brunello di Montalcino. There's no doubt that the Capanna Brunello di Montalcino Nicco 2019 is a standout representation of the distinct Tuscan terroir. |
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Tuscany | 4 | - | HK$6,610.00 | |||||
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Experience the captivating allure of Capanna Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2018, a stellar specimen of Italian viticulture, meticulously crafted in the Montalcino region of Tuscany. An epitome of elegance and finesse, this extraordinary wine is the product of the renowned Capanna estate, celebrated for its traditional winemaking techniques, supervised by the Cencioni family since 1957. Deeply pigmented, presenting a radiant ruby red hue, the Capanna Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2018 bewitches with fragrances of dark red cherries, wild raspberries, plum, spiced with hints of earthy truffles, seasoned leather, and hints of saffron. This wine reveals a decadent, full-bodied experience, enriched with robust, velvety tannins and a sublime, lingering finish. This Tuscan gem spent a minimum of five years maturing, including at least two in Slavonian oak barrels, imbuing a complex character that impeccably harmonises power and panache. Truly, the Capanna Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2018 is a delightful decadence, a touchstone of Tuscany's fine wine heritage. |
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Tuscany | 4 | 84 (VN) | HK$4,080.00 | |||||
Vinous (84)Darker in color, with more evidence of ruby than the regular Brunello bottling, but still only moderately saturated. Shows some sweetness from the oak on the nose but also a pronounced cassis note that is distinctly not varietal. Round and reasonably soft in the mouth, with moderate concentration. This offers a more harmonious acidity than the above, as well as a degree of elegance, but not the weight or force of a Brunello from a superior vineyard. In a vintage like 1995, I expected more from a house that has been making very good wine in Montalcino since the 1970s. |
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Tuscany | 2 | 90 (VN) | HK$4,805.00 | |||||
Vinous (90)Deep, saturated garnet. Imposing aromas of cinnamon, nutmeg and spicy cedar yield to flavors of dark chocolate, roasted coffee and vanilla. Concentrated, polished and lush, but could benefit from a bit more focus. Finishes with fairly firm but somewhat drying tannins. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 95 (JS) | HK$1,820.00 | |||||
James Suckling (95)So much dried-lemon and orange-peel character here. Wet leaf, wet earth, stone and lightly smoked meat. Full body, integrated tannins and a savory, tangy finish. Fleshy and yummy. Fabulous deal. Drink or hold on release. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 93 (WA) | HK$3,175.00 | |||||
Wine Advocate (93)Caparzo is one of two properties in Montalcino owned by the beautiful and charming Elisabetta Gnudi Angelini. The other property is Altesino. This wine, the Caparzo 2015 Brunello di Montalcino is a very classic interpretation that delivers the goods without any distracting bells or whistles. The wine opens to red and purple fruit aromas with background tones of dried herb, potting soil, cedar wood and light spice. Fruit comes from a site with heavier clay soils, and you get hints of that extra density and richness here. This vintage offers all you need in a model Brunello from a very beautiful and generous vintage. I always admire the wines of Caparzo for their accessible and immediate drinking style. Some 160,000 bottles were corked in August 2019, and the wine hit the market in January 2020. |
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Wine from Montalcino was only appreciated and understood by locals as recently as the 70's, even though its warm dry climate has much in common with its famous Tuscan cousin, Chianti. However pioneering work from Clemente Santi with various clones of Sangiovese led to what was labelled Brunello di Montalcino. Changes in strict laws have allowed this region to react better to modern trends, reducing mandatory oak ageing from 4 to 2 years. As with Chianti small amount of foreign grapes can now be included within blends.
