Brunello di Montalcino
Brunello di Montalcino
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Tuscany | 2 | 96 (JS) | HK$3,910.00 | |||||
James Suckling (96)A full-bodied Brunello with lots of plums and cherries, as well as orange-peel character. It’s creamy and round-textured. Soft and chewy tannins. Shows the warmth and ripeness of the 2017 vintage. Drink after 2023. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 97 (WE) | HK$3,235.00 | |||||
Wine Enthusiast (97)A gorgeous offering, this opens with enticing scents of ripe woodland berries, blue flowers, new leather and baking spice. On the elegantly structured, savory palate, taut, polished tannins accompany raspberry compote, ripe Marasca cherry, star anise and crushed rosemary. It's already showing beautifully but will also offer years of fine sipping. Drink 2023–2029 |
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Tuscany | 8 | 97 (WE) | HK$4,425.00 | |||||
Wine Enthusiast (97)A gorgeous offering, this opens with enticing scents of ripe woodland berries, blue flowers, new leather and baking spice. On the elegantly structured, savory palate, taut, polished tannins accompany raspberry compote, ripe Marasca cherry, star anise and crushed rosemary. It's already showing beautifully but will also offer years of fine sipping. Drink 2023–2029 |
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Tuscany | 1 | 98 (WE) | HK$6,845.00 | |||||
Wine Enthusiast (98)Pressed rose, forest berries, crushed mint and dark spice are front and center on this fragrant, stunning red, which also has whiffs of new leather. Showing the estate's hallmark of finesse and structure, the delicious palate delivers crushed raspberry, ripe Morello cherry, baking spice and licorice framed in tightly wound, refined tannins. Fresh acidity keeps it balanced. This is one of the few 2017s that show some serious aging potential. Drink 2025–2037. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 98 (WE) | HK$9,030.00 | |||||
Wine Enthusiast (98)Pressed rose, forest berries, crushed mint and dark spice are front and center on this fragrant, stunning red, which also has whiffs of new leather. Showing the estate's hallmark of finesse and structure, the delicious palate delivers crushed raspberry, ripe Morello cherry, baking spice and licorice framed in tightly wound, refined tannins. Fresh acidity keeps it balanced. This is one of the few 2017s that show some serious aging potential. Drink 2025–2037. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 98 (WE) | HK$19,525.00 | |||||
Wine Enthusiast (98)Pressed rose, forest berries, crushed mint and dark spice are front and center on this fragrant, stunning red, which also has whiffs of new leather. Showing the estate's hallmark of finesse and structure, the delicious palate delivers crushed raspberry, ripe Morello cherry, baking spice and licorice framed in tightly wound, refined tannins. Fresh acidity keeps it balanced. This is one of the few 2017s that show some serious aging potential. Drink 2025–2037. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 98 (WE) | HK$10,180.00 | |||||
Wine Enthusiast (98)Pressed rose, forest berries, crushed mint and dark spice are front and center on this fragrant, stunning red, which also has whiffs of new leather. Showing the estate's hallmark of finesse and structure, the delicious palate delivers crushed raspberry, ripe Morello cherry, baking spice and licorice framed in tightly wound, refined tannins. Fresh acidity keeps it balanced. This is one of the few 2017s that show some serious aging potential. Drink 2025–2037. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 98 (WE) | HK$11,750.00 | |||||
Wine Enthusiast (98)Pressed rose, forest berries, crushed mint and dark spice are front and center on this fragrant, stunning red, which also has whiffs of new leather. Showing the estate's hallmark of finesse and structure, the delicious palate delivers crushed raspberry, ripe Morello cherry, baking spice and licorice framed in tightly wound, refined tannins. Fresh acidity keeps it balanced. This is one of the few 2017s that show some serious aging potential. Drink 2025–2037. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 95 (WE) | HK$1,725.00 | |||||
Wine Enthusiast (95)Underbrush, camphor and new leather aromas get together with grilled herbs. Full-bodied and structured, it also shows restraint, featuring dried black cherry, licorice and tobacco alongside firm, fine-grained tannins. |
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Tuscany | 2 | 97 (WE) | HK$3,420.00 | |||||
Wine Enthusiast (97)One of the best wines of the vintage, this stunner opens with compelling aromas of new leather, forest floor, perfumed berry and menthol. Full-bodied and elegantly structured, the delicious palate delivers crushed raspberry, ripe Marasca cherry, baking spice and licorice set against firm, refined tannins. It boasts remarkable freshness and balance for the hot vintage. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 97 (WE) | HK$3,575.00 | |||||
Wine Enthusiast (97)Aromas of crushed mint, pressed rose and perfumed berry mingle with warm spice in this dazzling red. Thanks to some of the highest vineyard altitudes in the denomination, it boasts vibrancy and finesse in its flavors of ripe black cherry, juicy blood orange, licorice and crushed mint. Taut, elegant tannins and fresh acidity keep it balanced and focused. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 94 (WA) | HK$2,850.00 | |||||
Wine Advocate (94)The Le Ragnaie 2017 Brunello di Montalcino is a delicate and graceful expression that unfolds carefully to reveal wild berry, dried lilac and pretty earthy tones. This 26,000-bottle release fits into that enviable school of Brunello that prioritizes tradition, elegance and purity. These are the basic traits of a great Sangiovese, but they are not easily achieved by all. Le Ragnaie's identity is deeply linked with these efforts. Lifted notes of dried mint or Mediterranean herb appear on the close. |
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Tuscany | 3 | 93 (VN) | HK$5,875.00 | |||||
Vinous (93)Dried roses and cherries are lifted by hints of cinnamon and clove as the 2017 Brunello di Montalcino Ugolaia grumbles up from the glass. This is nearly velvety in feel, with a dense wave of tart wild berries complicated by hints of sour citrus and balsamic spice. Plum and licorice nuances linger on, as the 2017 finishes structured, yet not severely so, leaving hints of mocha and red currants. The Ugolaia is another example of the success that Lisini had in this difficult vintage. That said, it will require a number of years to come fully into focus. |
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Tuscany | 4 | 93 (VN) | HK$4,040.00 | |||||
Vinous (93)The 2017 Brunello di Montalcino makes itself known with a burst of dusty black raspberries, mentholated herbs, crushed ashen stone and dark flowery undergrowth. Silky-smooth and round in feel, it impresses with a cooling wave of mint-infused wild berry fruits mixed with balsamic spices and wood-smoked salts. While the 2017 doesn’t have the weight and density you’d expect from such a young Pertimali, yet it makes up for it with grace and purity, leaving a light coating of tannins and minerals to mingle throughout the finale. In order to uphold their standards of quality, production was down by a whopping 50%. |
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Tuscany | 6 | - | HK$5,540.00 | |||||
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Indulge in the robust allure of Macioche Brunello di Montalcino 2017, a veritable connoisseur's choice hailing from the prestigious Italian wine region of Montalcino. This sumptuous wine, made by esteemed producer 'Macioche', embodies the very essence of traditional Tuscan winemaking. Matured for 36 months in Slavonian oak barrels, it exudes a robust structure and full-bodied character that reflects the terroir's primal intensity. Distinguished for its expressive bouquet of ripe berries and hints of chocolate and tobacco, Macioche Brunello di Montalcino 2017 is a testament to world-class winemaking. Each vintage is made using the delicate Sangiovese grape, meticulously hand-selected at the Macioche estate's vineyards, highlighting the brand's dedication to quality. The bold wine offers heady undertones of red fruit and spice on the palate, flawlessly balanced by its velvety tannins and an elongated, elegant finish. A sophisticated addition to any fine wine collection, the Macioche Brunello di Montalcino 2017 is best savoured with robust dishes, transforming moments into exceptional experiences. |
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Tuscany | 1 | - | HK$3,710.00 | |||||
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Delight in the enchanting Magia Brunello Montalcino Ciliegio 2017, a masterpiece of exquisite Italian wine from the hallowed vineyards of Tuscany. This distinguished wine is the fruit of relentless toil and unfaltering dedication of the craftsmen at Magia, a revered, family-run, boutique winery renowned for producing wines of great character from their awe-inspiring Montalcino estate. The Magia Brunello Montalcino Ciliegio 2017 is a stunning embodiment of Sangiovese Grosso, matured for 30 months in both Slavonian Oak barrels for a refined finish, it delivers a plush sensation of dark berries, infused with robust earthy undertones tied together with a balanced acidity and impressively long finish. Magia's relentless devotion to purity and precision, coupled with Montalcino's fruitful terroir, makes the Magia Brunello Montalcino Ciliegio 2017 an impressively structured bottle that serves as an apt representative of its kind. An elegant expression of tradition and homemade artistry, one glass of this extraordinary wine is an experiential journey into the heart of Tuscan wine country. |
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Tuscany | 2 | - | HK$6,720.00 | |||||
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Tuscany | 6 | - | HK$3,325.00 | |||||
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Immerse yourself in the unparalleled elegance of Pian Orino Brunello di Montalcino Vigneti del Versante 2017, a sensational embodiment of Tuscan finesse. Masterfully crafted at the esteemed Pian Orino estate, nested in the coveted viticultural region of Montalcino, Italy, this wine breathes the poignant echoes of terroir. The grapes are handpicked from Vigneti del Versante vineyards, renowned for its rich, mineral-laden soils optimally situated for mature, flavourful fruit expression. The winemaking process is an artisanal marvel, including an extended maceration period and ageing in French oak barrels, creating a harmonious interplay between tannin, fruit and acidity. On the palate, anticipate a dense core of ripe red fruit with luscious layers of spice, leather and cocoa. This Brunello intoxicates with its full-bodied, balanced character and persistent finish. The Pian Orino Brunello di Montalcino Vigneti del Versante 2017 is a testament to superior winemaking, destined for the discerning oenophile's collection. |
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Tuscany | 1 | - | HK$4,225.00 | |||||
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Tuscany | 18 | 97 (WA) | HK$4,590.00 | |||||
Wine Advocate (97)Made with certified-organic fruit, the 2017 Brunello di Montalcino is an impossibly graceful wine from a challenging vintage. This bottle defies the odds—and the dry heat of the growing season—to reveal soft layers of cherry, cassis and more vibrant fruit. It glides clear over the palate with silky momentum, and you only notice the tannins at the very end. Even those should soften and integrate as this collectible wine continues it bottle evolution. Production is 19,000 bottles. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 97 (WA) | HK$7,735.00 | |||||
Wine Advocate (97)Made with certified-organic fruit, the 2017 Brunello di Montalcino is an impossibly graceful wine from a challenging vintage. This bottle defies the odds—and the dry heat of the growing season—to reveal soft layers of cherry, cassis and more vibrant fruit. It glides clear over the palate with silky momentum, and you only notice the tannins at the very end. Even those should soften and integrate as this collectible wine continues it bottle evolution. Production is 19,000 bottles. |
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Tuscany | 2 | 92 (VN) | HK$2,445.00 | |||||
Vinous (92)The 2017 Poggio di Sotto Rosso di Montalcino will need some time to fully open up. The nose is reticent, requiring quite a bit of coaxing, before a bouquet of fresh sweet strawberry, cherry, Tuscan spice box, dusty florals and hints of mint lift from the glass. On the palate, soft textures flood the senses, offset by tart red fruits, minerals and spice, as the 2018 seems to hover - well poised, almost weightless, yet still fully satisfying. The finish is long and very pretty, as fresh red fruits resonate above a tactile mix of acid, minerals and light tannin, giving way to a singular red floral note that seems to go on for minutes. |
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Tuscany | 2 | 94 (WA) | HK$1,860.00 | |||||
Wine Advocate (94)The Castello Romitorio 2017 Brunello di Montalcino comes from an estate that is quickly becoming a leader in a special niche of the Montalcino market. The wine is modern and soft, showing lots of contained ripeness and creaminess, yet it successfully embraces the fundamentals of the appellation and Sangiovese, thanks to its bright acidity and finely tuned structure. Few wines reach this level of precision, especially in a challenging vintage such as this. |
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Tuscany | 3 | 92 (VN) | HK$4,860.00 | |||||
Vinous (92)The 2017 Brunello di Montalcino Piaggione is a beautiful beast, bursting from the glass with a smoky mix of sage, cinnamon, black cherries and dusty rose. Its textures are silky and polished, ushering in a potent blend of raspberry and exotic spice, yet with a core of zesty acidity that maintains fantastic balance. Grippy tannins clamp down through the finale, yet fail to slow the momentum within, as the 2017 Piaggione maintains an almost-juicy character. This may not be a classic expression of Salicutti Brunello, taking vintage into consideration, but it is packed full of balanced pleasures. Well done. |
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Tuscany | 2 | 98 (WE) | HK$6,545.00 | |||||
Wine Enthusiast (98)Camphor, ripe wild berries, underbrush and pipe tobacco are just some of the aromas that emerge on this stunning red. Full-bodied and smooth, the elegantly structured, savory palate boasts juicy Marasca cherry, truffle and licorice alongside streaks of spiced cranberry and fresh acidity that keep it focused and balanced. Taut, refined tannins provide seamless support |
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Tuscany | 1 | 89 (VN) | HK$2,925.00 | |||||
Vinous (89)The 2017 Rosso di Montalcino is an intense, racy wine. Readers will find a rich, textured Rosso that captures all the power of the year. The volatile acidity is on the higher side, which is not unusual for traditionally made wines, but it is something readers who are especially sensitive should be aware of. There is no shortage of personality or character, though, that much is clear, but a full appreciation of the Salvioni 2017 Rosso requires a forgiving palate. Both bottles I tasted showed similarly. |
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Tuscany | 1 | - | HK$3,375.00 | |||||
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Celebrated for its exceptional vintage, the San Giorgio Brunello di Montalcino Ugolforte 2017 expertly captures the essence of Tuscany's idyllic winegrowing region. Crafted by San Giorgio, a prestigious winery with an illustrious heritage in the heart of Montalcino, it embodies both traditional refinement and detailed viticulture. This remarkable Brunello displays the winery's commitment to bio-dynamic practices, using hand-selected Sangiovese Grosso grapes from old vines. Aged for 36 months in Slavonian oak barrels, the wine is a testament to meticulous ageing that enhances its complexity. It boasts an enchanting dark ruby hue, while the nose reveals fragrant notes of cherry, leather, and spice. On the palate, this Brunello offers bold flavours of ripe red fruit, with a touch of earthy truffle, and a lingering finish. The San Giorgio Brunello di Montalcino Ugolforte 2017 is an unmistakable mark of Italian wine craftsmanship. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 96 (JS) | HK$2,700.00 | |||||
James Suckling (96)Unique aromas of dried flowers and sandalwood with ripe black cherries. Breathtaking. It’s full bodied yet rather agile and weightless with fine dusty tannins that float across the palate. Wonderfully done for this difficult vintage. Gorgeous and delectable now. From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold. |
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Tuscany | 2 | - | HK$4,135.00 | |||||
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Hailing from the esteemed vineyards of Castello di Argiano, 'Sesti Brunello di Montalcino 2017' is a wine of exquisite craftsmanship. Created by Giuseppe Maria Sesti and his daughter Elisa, this Tuscan expression exudes the passion and expertise of this pioneering winemaking family. Hand-harvested from ancient vines, the Sangiovese grapes were fermented in Slovenian oak vats and aged for four years to reach optimal maturation. The resulting uncensored ruby red cocktail is a vinous symphony, enigmatic and expressive, a true ambassador of its Montalcino heritage. Its elegant bouquet of wild berries, dried spices, and a hint of earthiness invigorates the senses, while the palate indulges with a wonderfully balanced blend of tannins and acidity, harmony in each drop. 'Sesti Brunello di Montalcino 2017' is synonymous with the highest calibre Italian viticulture, making it an undeniable choice for the discerning wine collector. |
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Tuscany | 5 | 91 (VN) | HK$3,475.00 | |||||
Vinous (91)Balsam herbs, macerated black cherries, mocha, pine shavings and a cooling whiff of mint make the 2017 Brunello di Montalcino Pelagrilli impossible to ignore. This is soft-textured and vibrant in character, with tart wild berries and savory spices energized by zesty acids and hints of sour citrus. It leaves a concentration of violet and lavender-tinged black fruits to resonate over a coating of sweet tannins, finishing incredibly long and structured. While the 2017 may not possess the contours and concentration that I’ve come to know from Pelagrilli, I can’t help but admire it for its verve and balance. |
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