Gianni Brunelli - Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2019
97/100
Robert Parker
97/100
James Suckling
17++/20
Jancis Robinson
96/100
Vinous
"Both *The Wine Advocate* and James Suckling have unanimously declared that this vintage from the estate is the best ever!"
“The 2019 Gianni Brunelli Le Chiuse di Sotto Brunello di Montalcino Riserva is a beautifully intense and rich expression of Sangiovese. Only 3,600 bottles and a few large-format bottles were produced. The wine is expertly crafted with supple tannins, bold fruit flavors, and a long finish. This epic wine follows in the footsteps of the 2016 vintage, which is probably the best of all time in my opinion. This estate does an excellent job of combining power and elegance in perfect balance and harmony. 2025–2045” (Wine Advocate – Robert Parker 2024)
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Eye
Deep, brilliant ruby color
Nose
Delicate and refined, it initially opens with crisp, tart red fruit notes of morello cherry, mandarin peel, and cranberries, then develops into more complex aromas of violet, rose, licorice, and aromatic herbs.
Palate
Crisp and elegant, with an impressively silky texture and an aromatic velvety mouthfeel, this wine is just as tart as its nose. It develops flavors that echo the nose, opening with notes of cherry, cranberry, and mandarin juice, along with subtle hints of white pepper, licorice, and violet, culminating in a sublime, fresh, and harmonious finish.
Serve
At 15-16°C
Open
Decant 2 hours beforehand to bring out the best flavors
Drink starting at
2025
Drink before
2045
Production
3,600 bottles
Food and Wine Pairings
Enjoy it with a rib of beef, lamb chops baked in foil, or dishes from Tuscan or Mediterranean cuisine...
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rated (2024 guide) 97/100 (Extraordinary wine)
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the wine:
The Gianni Brunelli Le Chiuse di Sotto 2019 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva is a beautifully intense and rich expression of Sangiovese. Only 3,600 bottles and a few large-format bottles were produced. The wine is expertly crafted with supple tannins, bold fruit flavors, and a long finish. This epic wine follows in the footsteps of the 2016 vintage, which is arguably the best of all time in my opinion. This estate does an excellent job of combining power and elegance in perfect balance and harmony. 2025–2045
Jancis Robinson
Wine rated (2024 guide) 17++/20
About the wine:
A bright, medium ruby color. An intense nose of raspberry with hints of minerality and exotic spices. Refined acidity and raspberry freshness, with a lightness that comes as a complete surprise after the nose. Elegant, finely polished tannins. It hasn’t fully settled yet, so a little more patience is needed. 2026–2034
Vinous
Wine rated (2023 guide) 96/100
About the wine:
The 2019 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva opens up in the glass, revealing aromas of white smoke and sweet sage, menthol-tinged black cherries, and a hint of balsamic spices. It offers a sweet-and-sour sensation, sweeping across the palate with soft, supple textures, while ripe wild berries swirl on a wave of bright acidity. A touch of tangy citrus enhances the finish. The 2019 concludes with a long yet structured and intense finish, leaving a rich presence of blackberries and a savory herbal note. This is an exceptionally refined and graceful Riserva from Gianni Brunelli. Fantastic. 2028–2038
James Suckling
Wine rated (2024 guide) 97/100
Rated "Recommended"
About the wine:
Like some of the finest wines, this wine stands out for its vibrant fruitiness and drinkability, yet it possesses tremendous structure and long-term potential. On the nose, it shines with youthful vibrancy, revealing fresh raspberries with depths of smoky oak and licorice. The palate is full-bodied with elegant, thick, and velvety tannins that are well-structured and refined. The finish is lively, long, and superbly polished despite its robust framework. The best it has ever been. Drink now or celller.
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