This Brunello comes from one of the finest single vineyards in the Montalcino appellation. Last year, I awarded this wine 100 points. This year, I encountered many similar characteristics to remind me of that unforgettable masterpiece. The 2011 Brunello di Montalcino Madonna delle Grazie is an excellent wine that offers enormous variety purity with bright berry aromas, pressed violets, wet earth, cola and powdered licorice. The wine is translucent, brilliant and luminous with bright ruby highlights. It's a medium-bodied expression with grace, buoyancy and enormous integrity. If you love Sangiovese, you will adore Madonna delle Grazie.

Cherry and raspberry flavors play off the tobacco, spice and earth notes in this taut, athletic red. Nicely balanced, with a long finish echoing the fruit and tobacco details. Best from 2018 through 2029. 400 cases made, 83 cases imported.??–BS??Region: Italy / Brunello di Montalcino Select to Add