Gianni Brunelli - Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG - Le Chiuse di Sotto - 2019

The wine opens with a deep garnet colour with light ruby ​​reflections at the edges. The nose is complex and layered, with seductive aromas of ripe morello cherries, black cherries and dried roses, complemented by subtle hints of cinnamon, cloves, tobacco and truffle.

At first sip, the beautiful balance between freshness, structure and depth is immediately noticeable. The velvety tannins and lively acidity provide a refined and mineral backbone, while the wine opens up with notes of balsamic, cedar, black tea and liquorice. The long, persistent finish ends with nuances of Mediterranean herbs and a subtle earthy undertone.

Why wine lovers should buy this wine:
✅Five star vintage:2019 is considered one of the greatest Brunello vintages of recent decades.
✅Long storage potential:Thanks to its exceptional structure, this wine will continue to develop in the coming25-30 yearscontinue to develop.
✅Top quality Riserva:Made only in the best years and matured to the highest standards.
✅Authentic terroir expression:A classic Brunello with the perfect balance between freshness, power and elegance.

The grapes for this Riserva come from the best plots of Gianni Brunelli, located in both the northern and southern part of Montalcino. This unique combination gives the wine a perfect balance between freshness and depth.

The vineyards in the north (Canalicchio) have a chalky, galestro-rich subsoil, which provides a refined minerality and freshness. The plots in the south (Podernovone) have a more clayey and sandy soil, which contributes to the structure and complexity of the wine.

2019 saw a perfect growing season, with a warm but balanced summer and cool nights, which allowed for slow and even ripening of the grapes.

The grapes were picked entirely by hand in early October 2019 and rigorously selected so that only the best bunches were used for this prestigious Riserva.

This Riserva has undergone an exceptionally long and careful maturation:

• Maturation: 48 months in large Slavonian oak barrels.
• Bottle maturation: Minimum 12 months before release.

This traditional maturation ensures an optimal tannin structure and a subtle integration of wood, without the wine losing its fruitiness and liveliness.

Already a pleasure to drink now, but its real potential will be revealed between 2028 and 2045.

Wine & Food Pairings

ThisBrunello di Montalcino Riserva 2019deserves a dish that isdepth and complexitycomplements. Here are some ideal combinations:

🍖Red meat and game– Perfect withdeer, wild boar, leg of lambor a classicBistecca with Fiorentina.

🍄Truffle dishes– Risotto with white truffle or tagliatelle with porcini mushrooms enhance the earthy notes of the wine.

🧀Matured cheeses– Combine withPecorino Vecchio, Parmigiano Reggiano or an old Gorgonzola.

🥩Slow cooked stews– Think aboutossobuco, beef ragout or a classic boeuf bourguignon.

🌿Vegetarian options– Grilled aubergine, polenta with mushrooms or stuffed ravioli with sage and butter go perfectly with the elegant structure of the wine.

97/100 Points Parker

The Gianni Brunelli Le Chiuse di Sotto 2019 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva is a beautifully intense and rich expression of Sangiovese. Only 3,600 bottles and some larger formats were created. The wine is expertly played out with hydrated tannins, bold fruit flavors and a long finish. This epic wine follows in the footsteps of the 2016 vintage, probably the best ever in my view. This estate does an excellent job of combining power and elegance in perfect unison and balance.