Brunello di Montalcino
Brunello di Montalcino
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(1x150cl) 2004Wine Advocate (95)
The 2004 Brunello di Montalcino Sugarille is darker and richer than the Rennina. Black cherries, plums, tar, licorice, minerals and leather all come together in this brooding Brunello. The fruit remains intense and full-bodied all the way through to the powerful and deeply satisfying close. Despite the wine’s heft, all of the components are woven together with remarkable harmony. This is a wonderful effort from Angelo Gaja. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2026.HK$2,855.00 -
(1x500cl) 2006Vinous (96+)
The 2006 Brunello di Montalcino Sugarille is a model of dark elegance, with a cooling whiff of sweet smoke, stone dust and sage paving the way for crushed blackberries and nuances of blood orange. It is beautifully resolved, with textures of weighted silk supported by tantalizing acidity as a core of luxuriously ripe red and black fruits emerges. Graphite mineral tones blend with a hint of sour citrus as nicely rounded tannins add perfect punctuation. The 2006 is showing beautifully and still has many years of positive maturity ahead of it.HK$10,310.00 -
(1x500cl) 2007Wine Advocate (96)
The 2007 Brunello di Montalcino Sugarille is dazzling. Dark fruit, tar, licorice and smoke come to life in this dramatic, large-scaled Brunello. The 2007 boasts incredible intensity and power all the way through to the palate-staining finish. Today the tannins are big and imposing, but they should start settling down as the wine approaches its tenth birthday. I saw the wine shut down quickly in the glass, which is an excellent sign for its potential longevity. This is a flat-out gorgeous bottle of wine. Anticipated maturity: 2017-2027.HK$9,775.00 -
Wine Advocate (96)
The 2007 Brunello di Montalcino Sugarille is dazzling. Dark fruit, tar, licorice and smoke come to life in this dramatic, large-scaled Brunello. The 2007 boasts incredible intensity and power all the way through to the palate-staining finish. Today the tannins are big and imposing, but they should start settling down as the wine approaches its tenth birthday. I saw the wine shut down quickly in the glass, which is an excellent sign for its potential longevity. This is a flat-out gorgeous bottle of wine. Anticipated maturity: 2017-2027.HK$5,765.00 -
Jeb Dunnuck (96)
Also tasted at the winery in Montalcino, the 2008 Brunello Di Montalcino Sugarille is a deep red hue and displays more depth, slowly revealing more pure dark-fruited aromas as it unfolds, with notes of black cherry liqueur, rosemary, lavender oil, olive, and polished leather. It's rich, savory, and full-bodied but not heavy, with a generous feel throughout, as well as ripe tannins, and it retains a good deal of freshness. It's showing very well today and has a lot of depth to enjoy now or over the coming 8-10 years.HK$6,775.00 -
Wine Advocate (95)
A bit closed at first, the 2011 Brunello di Montalcino Sugarille sees fruit harvested from a five-hectare cru site with galestro limestone soils and all-southern exposures. Despite the initial shyness of the bouquet, this wine ultimately shows a more profound and elegant approach in this warm vintage. It just takes a little longer to get there. The nose offers a full spectrum of fruit, floral and earthy tones that speak so highly of this all-Sangiovese appellation. The wine is smooth and rich in terms of density with beautiful firmness at the back.HK$1,280.00 -
Wine Advocate (95)
A bit closed at first, the 2011 Brunello di Montalcino Sugarille sees fruit harvested from a five-hectare cru site with galestro limestone soils and all-southern exposures. Despite the initial shyness of the bouquet, this wine ultimately shows a more profound and elegant approach in this warm vintage. It just takes a little longer to get there. The nose offers a full spectrum of fruit, floral and earthy tones that speak so highly of this all-Sangiovese appellation. The wine is smooth and rich in terms of density with beautiful firmness at the back.HK$6,280.00 -
Vinous (95+)
Deep red-ruby. Delicate aromas of flinty red cherry and herbs complicated by hints of mocha and lifted by a bright violet topnote. Dense, rich and concentrated but light on its feet, offering a very polished mouthfeel thanks to serious but noble tannins that nicely frame the refined, steely red fruit flavors. Finishes long and very elegant. Just like the 2013 Brunello Rennina, this also has 15% alcohol but is so well balanced that you can hardly tell (unlike with the Rennina). Knockout young Brunello from Gaja, one of the very best in memory.HK$7,080.00 -
Vinous (96)
The 2015 Brunello di Montalcino Sugarille is a gorgeous, feminine Brunello. It offers up fresh red berries, woodland in nature, with dusty florals and white smoke, turning more savory in the glass, hinting at coffee grinds, yet understated and refined throughout. On the palate, velvety textures nearly envelope a solid core of structural heft, which are perceived yet hardly felt until the finale. The purest blackberry, licorice, sage and savory spices remain throughout its long and dramatic finish, as grippy tannins emerge beneath a cloak of dark florals and crushed wildberry fruit. The 2015 Sugarille is a little untamed in its early going, but I’m imagining that quite a wine will emerge over the next five to ten years.HK$8,220.00 -
James Suckling (98)
Plenty of black cherries, cedar, dried flowers and red cherries on the nose, following through to the palate, which is dense and compressed with gorgeous, intense fruit and chewy yet integrated tannins. Very, very impressive red here. Try after 2024HK$8,365.00 -
(12x75cl) 2018Vinous (95)
The 2018 Brunello di Montalcino Sugarille keeps me coming back to the glass again and again to take in its spicy yet also wonderfully lifted bouquet, as shavings of cedar and pine evolve to reveal mentholated herbs, flinty stone and dried black cherries. This is deeply textural, soothing with its combination of ripe red fruits and juicy acidity, as sweet spices and mint nuances resonate toward the close. The Sugarille doesn’t miss a beat, tapering off with impeccable balance and regal structure, while allowing remnants of ripe wild berries and plum to linger on and on. The Gaja family has really outdone themselves in this idiosyncratic vintage.HK$12,745.00 -
Vinous (95)
The 2018 Brunello di Montalcino Sugarille keeps me coming back to the glass again and again to take in its spicy yet also wonderfully lifted bouquet, as shavings of cedar and pine evolve to reveal mentholated herbs, flinty stone and dried black cherries. This is deeply textural, soothing with its combination of ripe red fruits and juicy acidity, as sweet spices and mint nuances resonate toward the close. The Sugarille doesn’t miss a beat, tapering off with impeccable balance and regal structure, while allowing remnants of ripe wild berries and plum to linger on and on. The Gaja family has really outdone themselves in this idiosyncratic vintage.HK$3,760.00 -
(1x500cl) 2019Wine Advocate (97+)
The Pieve Santa Restituta 2019 Brunello di Montalcino Sugarille reveals a finely chiseled quality, with direct and lifted fruit, that gives this wine an angular or delineated personality. This impression is reinforced by delicate mineral notes of crushed stone that fold into dark fruit, sweet plum, black cherry and earthy iris root. The wine is elegant, but it also shows lots of umami or textural deliciousness thanks to the natural ripeness and concentration of the fruit. Give this wine more time in bottle.HK$10,200.00 -
Wine Advocate (97+)
The Pieve Santa Restituta 2019 Brunello di Montalcino Sugarille reveals a finely chiseled quality, with direct and lifted fruit, that gives this wine an angular or delineated personality. This impression is reinforced by delicate mineral notes of crushed stone that fold into dark fruit, sweet plum, black cherry and earthy iris root. The wine is elegant, but it also shows lots of umami or textural deliciousness thanks to the natural ripeness and concentration of the fruit. Give this wine more time in bottle.HK$8,150.00 -
(1x150cl) 2020Jeb Dunnuck (96)
A bright ruby color, the 2020 Brunello Di Montalcino Sugarille was raised in 30- to 60-hectoliter botti for 24 months. It's expressive and layered on opening, with pure aromas of preserved red cherries, anise, delicate oak spice, and red flowers. It takes on more tension through the palate, with a refreshing spine of acidity, fine, angular tannins, and more mineral persistence. It packs in more tension compared to the Renina and has the structure to drink well over the coming 15-20 years if stored properly. While it might not have the same complexity as the 2019, this is going to be worth snapping up.HK$3,730.00 -
(1x500cl) 2020Jeb Dunnuck (96)
A bright ruby color, the 2020 Brunello Di Montalcino Sugarille was raised in 30- to 60-hectoliter botti for 24 months. It's expressive and layered on opening, with pure aromas of preserved red cherries, anise, delicate oak spice, and red flowers. It takes on more tension through the palate, with a refreshing spine of acidity, fine, angular tannins, and more mineral persistence. It packs in more tension compared to the Renina and has the structure to drink well over the coming 15-20 years if stored properly. While it might not have the same complexity as the 2019, this is going to be worth snapping up.HK$11,210.00 -
Jeb Dunnuck (96)
A bright ruby color, the 2020 Brunello Di Montalcino Sugarille was raised in 30- to 60-hectoliter botti for 24 months. It's expressive and layered on opening, with pure aromas of preserved red cherries, anise, delicate oak spice, and red flowers. It takes on more tension through the palate, with a refreshing spine of acidity, fine, angular tannins, and more mineral persistence. It packs in more tension compared to the Renina and has the structure to drink well over the coming 15-20 years if stored properly. While it might not have the same complexity as the 2019, this is going to be worth snapping up.HK$8,360.00 -
(1x75cl) 2010Gerla Brunello Montalcino Angeli Riserva 2010 exemplifies the pinnacle of Tuscan viticulture. Crafted in the renowned vineyards of Montalcino, this exquisite wine is made exclusively from Sangiovese Grosso grapes, meticulously handpicked to ensure optimal ripeness. The 2010 vintage, celebrated for its exceptional growing conditions, undergoes a refined fermentation process before ageing gracefully in a combination of French and Slavonian oak barrels for over three years. The result is a complex elixir boasting deep ruby hues, layered aromas of dark cherries, leather, and subtle spices, complemented by a robust yet elegant palate with finely integrated tannins and a lingering finish. Gerla's dedication to tradition and quality is evident in every bottle, making the Brunello Montalcino Angeli Riserva 2010 a distinguished choice for connoisseurs seeking sophistication and longevity in their fine wine collection.
HK$1,010.00 -
(1x75cl) 2013The Gerla Brunello Montalcino Angeli Riserva 2013 epitomises the art of fine winemaking in Tuscany's esteemed Montalcino region. Crafted from meticulously selected Sangiovese Grosso grapes, this exquisite vintage undergoes extended maceration and ageing in French oak barrels for over twenty months, followed by bottle maturation to achieve exceptional complexity and depth. The terroir, characterised by rich clay and limestone soils, imparts distinctive earthy and cherry notes, complemented by subtle hints of tobacco and spice. Produced by the esteemed Gerla family, renowned for their unwavering commitment to quality and tradition, this Riserva showcases a harmonious balance of robust tannins and vibrant acidity, promising elegance and longevity. Ideal for discerning connoisseurs, the Gerla Brunello Montalcino Angeli Riserva 2013 offers a memorable sensory experience, reflective of Montalcino’s prestigious vinicultural heritage.
HK$990.00 -
(1x75cl) 2015
Gerla Brunello Montalcino Angeli Riserva 2015 exemplifies the pinnacle of Tuscan winemaking. Crafted in the esteemed Montalcino region, this Riserva is produced by the renowned Gerla family, whose heritage spans generations of excellence. Only the finest Sangiovese Grosso grapes from meticulously curated vineyards are selected, ensuring exceptional quality. The wine undergoes fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, allowing for precise extraction of flavours and tannins. Following fermentation, it is aged for 36 months in French oak barrels, imparting subtle vanilla and spice notes while enhancing its structure and complexity. The 2015 vintage reveals a deep garnet colour with an aromatic bouquet of ripe red cherries, tobacco, and hints of leather. On the palate, it delivers a harmonious balance of elegance and power, with velvety tannins and a long, persistent finish. Perfectly suited to pair with hearty Tuscan dishes, Gerla Brunello Montalcino Angeli Riserva 2015 stands as a testament to the art of fine winemaking.
HK$1,225.00 -
(1x75cl) 2016
The Gerla Brunello Montalcino Angeli Riserva 2016 epitomises the pinnacle of Tuscan viticulture. Crafted in the esteemed vineyards of Montalcino, this Brunello is meticulously produced from 100% Sangiovese Grosso grapes harvested at optimal ripeness. The terroir, characterised by clay and limestone soils, imparts distinctive minerality and depth to the wine. Fermented in traditional oak vats, it undergoes an extended ageing process, including two years in French oak barrels followed by additional bottle maturation, developing complex layers of flavour. The 2016 vintage exhibits a deep garnet hue, revealing aromas of ripe cherries, dried herbs, and subtle spices, intertwined with elegant floral nuances. On the palate, it offers a harmonious balance of robust tannins and vibrant acidity, culminating in a long, elegant finish with hints of tobacco, leather, and vanilla. Produced by the renowned Gerla family, whose unwavering commitment to quality and tradition ensures a wine of exceptional character and longevity, the Gerla Brunello Montalcino Angeli Riserva 2016 is a distinguished addition to any fine wine collection.
HK$850.00 -
(1x75cl) 2017Gerla, Brunello di Montalcino, La Pieve 2017 epitomises the rich heritage of Tuscany’s Montalcino region. Crafted by the renowned Gerla family, this exquisite Brunello is produced exclusively from 100% Sangiovese Grosso grapes, meticulously cultivated in the sunlit vineyards of La Pieve estate. The 2017 vintage undergoes a precise fermentation process in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, ensuring the preservation of its vibrant fruit flavours and pure expression of terroir. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for 36 months in French oak barrels, allowing it to develop complex layers of dark cherries, tobacco, and subtle spice notes, complemented by firm tannins and a lingering, elegant finish. The Gerla team’s commitment to traditional winemaking techniques, combined with modern innovations, results in a harmonious and refined wine that showcases the distinctive character of Brunello di Montalcino. Perfect for pairing with hearty Italian cuisine or as a distinguished addition to any fine wine collection, La Pieve 2017 stands as a testament to Gerla’s dedication to excellence.
HK$870.00 -
Vinous (91+)
The 2008 Brunello di Montalcino comes across as very, very young and in need of serious bottle age. I suspect the 2008 will always be a bit of a brute, but at the same time it is quite beautiful. Savory herbs, licorice, tobacco, incense and leather wrap around the palate as the 2008 shows off its considerable personality. The 2008 doesn't have the immediate appeal of some other recent vintages, but I will not be surprised if it turns out to be even better than this note suggests.HK$775.00 -
Vinous (95+)
The 2010 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva is just as impressive as it was last year. Explosive, intense and beautifully delineated, the Riserva deftly balances finesse and power. Sweet dark cherry, plum, mint, spice and new leather meld together in a sumptuous, layered Brunello built on class.HK$1,015.00 -
Vinous (95+)
Bright medium red. Flint and tar complicate aromas of strawberry and tobacco. Sweet and lush on the palate, showing outstanding lift and floral perfume to the wild red cherry and herbal flavors. Rich, deep and very well balanced, this finishes long with subtly building sweetness and lovely floral lift. Superb Brunello.HK$985.00 -
(1x75cl) 2013Vinous (93+)
Dark red. Perfumed red cherry and flinty underbrush nuances on the nose. Then deep and rich in the mouth with red cherry and plum flavors dominating. Finishes long, revealing a hint of balsamic oils and licorice. Currently very austere, this promising Brunello will need plenty of time in a good cellar to showcase all of its noteworthy potential.HK$1,010.00 -
(1x150cl) 2015Vinous (96)
The 2015 Brunello di Montalcino opens with a bouquet that is dark and captivating, reminding me of picking ripe strawberries right off the vine, as its pretty, dark red fruits mingle with earth tones and hints of floral stems, then spiced orange and sweet minerality slowly develope in the glass. On the palate, it floods the senses with textures like fine velvet, yet not heavy in any way, instead guided by brisk acids and minerals, carrying fleshy dark red fruits with hints of savory herbs and spice. As the textural experience comes to a close, it reveals a coating of round tannins, with sweet red fruits, spices and pretty floral tones lingering on and on. What a gorgeous expression of vintage character complemented by this house's classic style. Even in its youth, the 2015 Gianni Brunelli will have a lot of fans, but it should also do well over the next ten to fifteen years in the cellar.HK$1,315.00 -
Vinous (96)
The 2015 Brunello di Montalcino opens with a bouquet that is dark and captivating, reminding me of picking ripe strawberries right off the vine, as its pretty, dark red fruits mingle with earth tones and hints of floral stems, then spiced orange and sweet minerality slowly develope in the glass. On the palate, it floods the senses with textures like fine velvet, yet not heavy in any way, instead guided by brisk acids and minerals, carrying fleshy dark red fruits with hints of savory herbs and spice. As the textural experience comes to a close, it reveals a coating of round tannins, with sweet red fruits, spices and pretty floral tones lingering on and on. What a gorgeous expression of vintage character complemented by this house's classic style. Even in its youth, the 2015 Gianni Brunelli will have a lot of fans, but it should also do well over the next ten to fifteen years in the cellar.HK$1,045.00 -
(1x75cl) 2016
Wine Advocate (100)
The Gianni Brunelli Le Chiuse di Sotto 2016 Brunello di Montalcino is a stunning wine with so much vitality, life and energy. It shows a brazen level of clarity and frankness. If you seek the truth in Sangiovese, I think you find it here. This Brunello unfolds to lasting purity, elegance and length. It is luminous and radiant. When tasted next to the 2015 Riserva from this estate (something I did on multiple passes), I continued to recognize the lifted and exciting personality of this wine next to the broader and heavier character of the Riserva. This Brunello shows extreme precision and focus, both to the bouquet and the mouthfeel. Wild berry, blue flower and licorice converge to perfection, and it's impossible to beat this quality at this price.HK$1,265.00 -
Wine Advocate (100)
The Gianni Brunelli Le Chiuse di Sotto 2016 Brunello di Montalcino is a stunning wine with so much vitality, life and energy. It shows a brazen level of clarity and frankness. If you seek the truth in Sangiovese, I think you find it here. This Brunello unfolds to lasting purity, elegance and length. It is luminous and radiant. When tasted next to the 2015 Riserva from this estate (something I did on multiple passes), I continued to recognize the lifted and exciting personality of this wine next to the broader and heavier character of the Riserva. This Brunello shows extreme precision and focus, both to the bouquet and the mouthfeel. Wild berry, blue flower and licorice converge to perfection, and it's impossible to beat this quality at this price.HK$6,330.00
