Brunello di Montalcino

Brunello di Montalcino

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Brunello is a red wine of great power and elegance, the ultimate expression of Sangiovese. In Montalcino it is characterized by its reddish-brown colour and intense aromas and flavours.
At San Polo, the Allegrini estate in Montalcino, our Brunello is the fruit of tremendous love and respect for the land and a wine based on strong ethics, quality, and sustainability.

 

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Climate trend

In vintage 2010, the first phase of growth was accompanied by frequent rainfall, which continued until mid-June, with spring temperatures that were slightly below average. The next phase, starting from the last 10 days of June was very dry and hot. Rain then held off until the beginning of September. During September, daytime temperatures were stable while the nights were rather cool, providing the very favourable gap between day and night temperatures needed to foster ideal ripening. The various phases of vegetative development were rather late and slow, but steady and continuous and, from the last week of August onwards, the ripening of the grapes evolved perfectly. The wines produced in this vintage exhibit extraordinary characteristics for Sangiovese, in terms of both nose and palate, as well as composition. In addition to an excellent alcohol content, total polyphenols, anthocyanins and extracts are very high and rarely found in this grape varietal.

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Grape varieties

Grape varieties

Sangiovese 100%

Soil

Vineyard

The most historic vineyards of the estate

Harvest

Grapes are hand harvested in small 17 kg crates towards the end of September.

Bottle

Size

750 / 1.5 lt / 3 lt

Barrel

Vinification

Soft crushing of the grapes after careful selection of the berries

Ageing

30 months in 1000 L, 2000 L and 4000 L oak casks. This is followed by at least 6 months ageing in the bottle before it is released onto the market.

Fermentation

In concrete tanks

Malolactic fermentation

in oak casks

Awards

94

Wine Spectator

Mid garnet with soft rim showing just a touch of brick. Fabulous perfume – red fruited and floral. Mouthwatering freshness underpinned by sweet red fruits and all shaped by fine and already supple tannins. Juicy sweetness but serious too. Long finish. Already so easy to drink. (JH)

90

Wine Enthusiast

completamente granato con bordo luminoso. Immediatamente intenso e sfaccettato. Mirtillo e prugna fanno spazio a petali di rosa appassiti, poi affiorano cannella e rabarbaro, nocciola tostata e cioccolato, humus ed eucalipto, infine accenni di incenso e note minerali. Sorso saporito e avvolgente, sostenuto da tannini vellutati e amalgamati.

94+

Wine Advocate

"ai vini di San Polo non si può rimproverare nulla dal punto di vista formale, ma ci aspetteremmo un plus di personalità. E' l'unico limite che imputiamo a un Brunello 2010 aperto e risolto , forse superato in solidità e compattezza dall' ottimo Rosso 2013"

92

Vinous

Robe soutenue, reflets tuilés. Nez épanoui de fruits compotés, notes de réglisse, de sureau. En bouche une attaque d'abord suave, expressive, sur le fruit. La puissance s'impose ensuite sans nuire à l'harmonie. Un style plein que l'on peut déjà apprécier

2 Bicchieri

Vini d'Italia del Gambero Rosso

Gold Medal

The WineHunter Award

Mid ruby with orange rim. Sweetly spiced oak and succulent sweet fruit pulled together by firm, chewy tannins and tangy acidity. Complete if a little sweet on the finish and in need of more age to lose its youthful sweetness. (WS)

93

James Suckling

Top 10 su 50

Decanter Star Buys 2015

Showing craftsmanship and care, the 2011 Brunello di Montalcino is a classic interpretation of Sangiovese from a warm vintage. It is generous and immediate with dried cherry aromas, blackberry, spice, leather and pressed rose. This is not a banal Brunello by any stretch. The more you dig deep into the bouquet, the more there is to discover. I detected hints of rosemary and sharper notes of pecorino cheese. Together, they paint a pretty picture of both the grape and the territory.

95

Decanter Magazine

San Polo's 2011 Brunello di Montalcino is a soft, immediate wine that will drink well upon release. Crushed flowers, autumn leaves, cedar and macerated cherries are some of the many notes that unfold in the glass. A touch of new oak adds sweetness on the finish. Although not especially complex, the 2011 is quite enjoyable today.

Gold Medal

The WineHunter Award

Mid ruby with orange rim. Sweetly spiced oak and succulent sweet fruit pulled together by firm, chewy tannins and tangy acidity. Complete if a little sweet on the finish and in need of more age to lose its youthful sweetness. (WS)

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