AB Newsletter - Gianni Brunelli Oct 16

TRIALTO | October 16th 2023

Vinous on GIANNI BRUNELLI

While looking at a map of Montalcino might place Le Chiuse di Sotto - Gianni Brunelli winery on the south hill of Montalcino, like many traditional producers, it’s a blend of their southern parcels in Podernovone and their north slope vineyards in Le Chiuse di Sotto that creates the house’s seductive style of darkly elegant yet classic Brunello. In the south, this organic producer works four hectares of vines that average around 500 meters of elevation with soils of calcareous marl and schist, while in the cooler and well-ventilated north, at around 250 meters, we find the original vineyard, planted by Gianni Brunelli in 1989. So while Podernovone brings the darker, rich fruits and body to the blend, Le Chiuse di Sotto adds the bright acidity and aromatics. The winery breaks down each of the vineyards within these locations and vinifies them separately in order to decide on the final blend for both the Brunello and Riserva from vintage to vintage.
Eric Guido, December 2021

GIANNI BRUNELLI Brunello di Montalcino 2018

	Product code	714598
	Format	6x750ml
	Country	Italy
	Regulated designation	Denominazione di origine controllata e garantita (DOCG)
	Region	Tuscany
	Appellation	Brunello di Montalcino
	Varietal(s)	Sangiovese grosso 100 %
	Colour	Red
	Sugar	Dry
	Closure type	Cork

- 95+ Points -

Wine Advocate, March 2023

The 2018 Brunello di Montalcino does a great job of capturing the essence and the spirit of Sangiovese, a grape that delivers infinitely nuanced and complex results when in the right hands. This wine reveals wild cherry, blue violet, blood orange, rusty nail and sweet earth. There is a hint of scorched earth or baked clay that underlines the warmest months in this growing cycle. The results are balanced and fresh. I've mentioned alcohol content throughout this report, and although the 14% registered here is still quite high, is it below the average for its peers. This is a job very well done. Some 15,700 bottles, 200 magnums and 30 three-liter bottles were released.

GIANNI BRUNELLI Rosso di Montalcino 2021

5 case(s) available

	Product code	734659
	Format	6x750ml
	Country	Italy
	Regulated designation	Denominazione di origine controllata (DOC)
	Region	Tuscany
	Appellation	Rosso di Montalcino
	Varietal(s)	Sangiovese grosso 100 %
	Colour	Red
	Sugar	Dry
	Closure type	Cork

- 91+ Points -

Vinous, April 2023

Split cedar and pine give way to dusty rose and dried black cherries as the darkly alluring 2021 Rosso di Montalcino blossoms in the glass. Its plush textures and ripe dark red fruits flaunt their southern Montalcino terroir as brisk acidity and mineral tones maintain a lovely balance. The 2021 finishes lightly structured yet still energetic, enlivened by a lingering spiced citrus note. Short-term cellaring is recommended.

Large Formats Also Available

GIANNI BRUNELLI
Rosso di Montalcino 2021

Tuscany, Italy

868055 | 3x1500ml |

2 case(s) available

- 91 Points -

Wine Advocate, March 2023

This wine clocks in with fresh acidity and lots of basic primary fruit. You really bite into fresh cherry and raspberry when you taste the Gianni Brunelli Le Chiuse di Sotto 2021 Rosso di Montalcino. The wine captures the essence of a classic Rosso that is intended for easy-drinking experiences and near-term aging potential. This vintage delivers especially cheerful and vibrant results. Production is 6,620 bottles and 50 magnums.


	GIANNI BRUNELLI Brunello di Montalcino 2018 759289 \| 1x1500ml \|
			93 DE


	GIANNI BRUNELLI Brunello di Montalcino 2018 887620 \| 1x3000ml \| 1 case(s) available
			93 DE

About GIANNI BRUNELLI

Gianni Brunelli was from an old Montalcino family. He dedicated his life to upholding the local traditions of great food, wine and hospitality. In 1988 he re-established his family's grape growing tradition at Le Chiuse de Sotto, a 2 ha vineyard below the hill town of Montalcino.