Brunello di Montalcino 2021

One vintage that has truly proven itself is 2021. There is something magical about the 2021 Brunellos. The wines offer both near-term appeal and the balance to mature over the next 15 to 20 years. These are structured, youthfully tense wines, but it’s not difficult to find pleasure in them today. ERIC GUIDO 

There is a lot to love about the 2021 vintage in Montalcino. Rarely have I tried so many Brunellos that upon release give as much pleasure these do while still offering good aging potential that will carry them easily forward to the 15-20 year mark. Generally speaking, they have impressive fruit richness, structure, beguiling aromatics and radiance. The very best also show elegant restraint and impeccable balance. KERIN O'KEEFE

Stated simply, 2021 is a triumph for Montalcino.

The 2021 Brunellos, are vibrantly fruit-forward, with highly expressive bouquets and crisp, crunchy textures. Their concentration and depth create a saturating tension that’s beautifully balanced by lively acidity, the saving grace for this warm vintage. The 2021s excel across the entirety of Montalcino, suggesting comparisons to 2019 and 2016, but they fall slightly short of those two outstanding seasons, just lacking the posture for extra-long-term maturation (as in 20-plus years). That said, the early appeal of the 2021s shouldn’t be seen as a drawback, as their apparent inner harmony in the early going promises a broad and open drinking window, along with positive development over the coming decade or more.

The 2021 vintage is one to be excited about. These wines will surely earn a place in my own cellar. It’s a modern classic that will inspire Sangiovese lovers to dig deeper into Montalcino.ERIC GUIDO

AS the 2021 start to arrive, they will appear for offer below