Brunello
Montalcino's famous export
Brunello is a prestigious Italian red wine made exclusively from Sangiovese grapes in the Tuscany region around Montalcino.
The wine requires extended aging—at least four years before release, five for Riserva—and is known for its complex, full-bodied character.
We opened a bottle of Brunello for the anniversary dinner.
Italian red grape variety
- TuscanyCentral Italian region
- vineyardGrape-growing estate
- terroirGeography's influence on taste
- SienaTuscan hill city
harvest · cypress · olive groves · DOCG · hillside · estate · producer · winemaker
Intense, complete flavor
- tannicHaving bark-derived acids
- earthyCoarse and unpretentious
- cherryRed stone fruit
- leatherTanned animal skin
dried fruit · tobacco · spicy · oaky · intense · structured · complex · rich
Costing much money
- collectibleObject worth amassing
- eliteSuperior select group
- prestigiousHaving high standing
- premiumAdded cost for better
luxury · sommelier · auction · allocation · exclusive · renowned · celebrated · iconic
Quality from past eras
- agedAdvanced in years
- oak barrelCoopered wooden storage vessel
- cellarUnderground storage room
- five yearsSixty months' duration
matured · release · decanting · cellaring · oxidation · evolution · peak · development
Sangiovese
Italian red grape variety
Siena · harvest · cypress · olive groves · DOCG · hillside · estate · producer · winemaker · cantina
full-bodied
Intense, complete flavor
leather · dried fruit · tobacco · spicy · oaky · intense · structured · complex · rich · bold
expensive
Costing much money
- collectibleObject worth amassing
- eliteSuperior select group
- prestigiousHaving high standing
premium · luxury · sommelier · auction · allocation · exclusive · renowned · celebrated · iconic · fine dining
vintage
Quality from past eras
- agedAdvanced in years
- oak barrelCoopered wooden storage vessel
- cellarUnderground storage room
five years · matured · release · decanting · cellaring · oxidation · evolution · peak · development · patience
Brunellowhite wine
Pale fermented grape beverage
Sauvignon Blanc · Chardonnay · Riesling · Moscato · sparkling wine
Brunellobox wine
Bagged vino in cardboard
jug wine · table wine · cooking wine · house wine · plonk