Kerin O'Keefe: 99 Points
The gorgeous 2019 Brunello from Gianni Brunelli pulls you in with its quintessential Brunello fragrance composed of underbrush woodland berry botanical herb and wild rose. Savory and all about finesse the delicious palate shows elegant restraint and energy delivering juicy red cherry raspberry cinnamon and crushed mint alongside polished tannins. Bright acidity keeps it beautifully balanced. Hats off to Laura Brunelli this is an absolutely enthralling wine. Drink 2027?2039. Abv: 14% Kerin O?Keefe November 2023 ©kerinokeefe.com
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Jeb Dunnuck: 98+ Points
Displaying a deeper though youthful red hue the 2019 Brunello Di Montalcino is expressive with cherry liqueur notes coaxing from the glass and it is well-woven with plush refined aromas of fresh leather crushed flowers mocha and fresh herbs. Expressive with focused clarity a great pure feel notes of blood orange and mineral undercurrents all weaving together through the palate it?s long and pure with noble structure and balanced energy. Bursting with life and refinement it offers nervous tension and a lingering perfume of dried apricot on the finish. At this youthful stage there?s a hint of oak spice that frames the wine beautifully but it demands cellaring to come together further. This is going to be one to cellar and drink over the coming decades. Drink 2027-2050. The wines for this report were tasted with Laura Brunelli at her estate overlooking the southern vineyards of the region from the Podernovone property where the winery is located. Since her husband Gianni passed away in 2008 Laura has continued to raise the bar for what is possible in the region at large. She farms two areas: the historic property of Le Chiuse di Sotto in the Northeast which is a 5-hectare property with two hectares dedicated to vines as well as Podernovone which consists of 4.5 hectares and four vineyards ? Olmo Oliva Quercia and Gelso. In addition to Sangiovese they also work with Merlot planted at Podernovone. She is meticulous in the vineyard working with small yields. After a slow maceration process the wines are raised in 5- to 30-hectoliter barrels made from Slavonian oak. If traveling through Siena her restaurant l?Osteria delle Logge is a must stop for lunch or dinner. It should be no surprise that the wine list is exceptional and full of Tuscan gems while the cuisine is top-notch. They offer Tuscan classics with modern refinement and the hospitality is second to none.
Wine Advocate: 97 Points
This wine offers lifted fruit with popping cherry blackcurrant and sour crab apple. This level of fruit brightness is not easy to maintain in a wine that ages for five years before its commercial release. The folks at Gianni Brunelli Le Chiuse di Sotto do a fine job. The 2019 Brunello di Montalcino delivers balanced oak renderings with exotic spice and dried chili flake. The wine has a beautiful nose but the palate definitely needs more time to flesh out and relax considering the current tightness of the tannins. With 14230 bottles made it promises a long drinking window. This is one of my favorite estates in Montalcino. Under the leadership of Maria Laura Vacca Brunelli the Gianni Brunelli Le Chiuse di Sotto team carefully farms diverse vineyard holdings between Podernovone and Le Chiuse di Sotto with different soil profiles exposures and elevations. There are many promising elements to use when creating the final blend. Published: Dec 14 2023
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