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Gianni Brunelli - Brunello di Montalcino 2020

Gianni Brunelli - Brunello di Montalcino 2020

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5/5 (1 customers)

95/100

Robert Parker

95/100

James Suckling

17++/20

Jancis Robinson

94/100

Decanter

94/100

Vinous

Italy
Sangiovese
floral
silky
freshness
entrecôte

"A vibrant Brunello, full of life, with extreme richness and smoothness, according to *The Wine Advocate*—perfect for drinking now or cellaring for about ten years."

“The 2020 Gianni Brunelli Le Chiuse di Sotto Brunello di Montalcino is balanced, finely textured, and has a lovely body on the palate. This vibrant Brunello is full of life. Red and purple fruit notes mingle with soft earth and iris root. I particularly love the mouthfeel achieved here. It is this combination of richness and extreme smoothness that sets it apart. [...] 2025–2040” (Wine Advocate – Robert Parker 2024)

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Estate

Gianni Brunelli

Vintage

2020

Designation

Brunello di Montalcino

Region

Italy

Grape Varieties

100% Sangiovese

Regions

Sourced from two vineyards on the estate: Podernovone, at an elevation of 500 meters, facing southwest, planted in 1998; and Le Chiuse di Sotto, at an elevation of 250 meters, facing northwest, planted in 1989, with soils composed of schist, limestone, sand, and white clay

Viticulture

Reasoned

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Wine Production

Alcoholic fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks (at 27–28°C for 5–6 days), followed by maceration for 12 to 16 days at 32°C

Livestock Farming

Aged for 24 to 30 months in 10-hl, 25-hl, and 30-hl Slavic oak barrels (both new and used multiple times)

Alcohol content

14%

Eye

Deep purple color, brilliant disk

Nose

Intense and concentrated, with sweet aromas of roses and dried mint leaves, blackcurrant, morello cherries, and red currants, enhanced by notes of mild spices, white pepper, and nutmeg

Palate

Silky and velvety, with firm, enveloping tannins; energetic, with a solid and harmonious structure; flavors of blackcurrant, morello cherry, and blood orange linger into a subtly toasty, mouthwatering finish

Serve

At 14-16°C

Open

1 to 2 hours before

Drink starting at

2025

Drink before

2040

Food and Wine Pairings

Food and Wine Pairings

Enjoy it with duck breast, thyme-seasoned lamb chops, or a grilled ribeye steak...

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Decanter

Decanter

Wine rated (2024 guide) 94/100

About the wine:

Due to high temperatures and dry conditions, Laura Brunelli notes that yields were even lower than the estate’s already modest average yields. That is why she decided to forgo producing a Riserva in 2020 and to use the best of the harvest for this bottling. This wine perfectly illustrates the floral character of the vintage, with aromas of lavender and plum blossom wafting from the glass. Exotic spices, cinchona, and bitter orange add complexity on the palate, which reveals the warmth of summer with alluring ripeness and a generous structure. It finishes with talc-like tannins and a pleasant tension. 2025–2034
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Wine rated (2024 guide) 95/100 (Extraordinary wine)

Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker—The Wine Advocate)

About the wine:

The 2020 Gianni Brunelli Le Chiuse di Sotto Brunello di Montalcino is balanced, finely textured, and has a beautiful mouthfeel. This vibrant Brunello is full of life. Red and purple fruit notes mingle with soft earth and iris root. I particularly love the mouthfeel achieved here. It is this combination of richness and extreme smoothness that sets it apart. This vintage comprises 16,907 bottles and larger formats. 2025–2040
Jancis Robinson

Jancis Robinson

Wine rated (2024 guide) 17++/20

About the wine:

Medium ruby color. Aromas of cardamom, morocco leather, and hints of the sea and minerals. Compact, youthful on the palate, with cherry flavors and delicious, chewy tannins that dominate the aromatic, fruity finish. Great potential, 2025–2034
Vinous

Vinous

Wine rated (2023 guide) 94/100

About the wine:

The 2020 Brunello di Montalcino captivates with its alluring bouquet of cherries and crushed strawberries, enhanced by notes of mint, cedar, and saddle leather. It is a more graceful and elegant style, with medium-bodied textures and pure notes of wild berries carried by a wave of lively acidity. The 2020 reveals hints of licorice and blue and purple flowers, while leaving a subtle layer of fine tannins that beautifully frame the tasting experience. 2026–2036
James Suckling

James Suckling

Wine rated (2024 guide) 95/100

Rated "Recommended"

About the wine:

This wine has a complex, balsamic profile. The nose offers notes of dried flowers, licorice, raspberries, and red currants. It is very crisp and juicy, with a full body and fleshy, chalky tannins due to its youth. However, it is smooth and balanced on the finish. It needs a little time to come together, but it is a rich, indulgent wine with excellent potential for aging. Best after 2025.

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