Coming from the hills surrounding the picturesque Tuscan town of Montalcino, Brunellos are a powerful expression of the Sangiovese grape, with generous breadth and tannic framing. But the better of them also carry provocative depths of aromatic complexity that unfurl gradually over time. That's where Lisini shines! Their estate lies near the town of Sant'Angelo in Colle, perched amongst the oak-forested hills above the broad Orcia River valley, a refuge from the hot, dry climate here at the southern edge of Montalcino. It's here that you can find a rich and rounded style of Brunello, but with an enthralling aromatic freshness and minerality that lower-lying areas can lack.
Thanks to their thoughtful winemaking, and the fantastic vintage, Lisini's 2021 Brunello is already an absolute pleasure to drink! To help tame the wine's powerful structure and develop a deeper well of flavors, Lisini ages their classic Brunello for around 3½ long years in the large barrels of Slavonian oak that are traditional in Italy. The fine-grained tannins emerge from the suave fruit texture like an infusion of mineral sensations that coat, caress and softly grip the palate. This will really shine with flavor-rich dishes made with savory, umami ingredients like tomatoes, mushrooms and red meats! Like any Brunello, it will reward your patience with a little time in the decanter (about an hour or so for this one), or a few more years in your collection. Don't miss this one!
WINE SPECTATOR 97 POINTS - "Expressive flavors of ripe cherry, raspberry, pomegranate and rose are offset by thick, dusty tannins and accents of wild herbs and menthol in this fresh, layered red, which stays vibrant throughout, with a long aftertaste of red fruit and savory notes. Shows excellent aging potential. 3,333 cases made, 500 cases imported."
VINOUS 96 POINTS - "The expressive 2021 Brunello di Montalcino opens with an array of crushed violet and lavender tones before giving way to citrus-laced blackberries and cherries. Cool-toned and wickedly fresh, it possesses a solid core of mineral-infused wild berry fruits and blue and purple inner florals that arch throughout. Sweet tannins frame the finish beautifully as hints of balsamic spice and pomegranate linger incredibly long. The 2021 is a radiant beast in need of taming. It's hard to put this glass down." - Eric Guido
Thanks to their thoughtful winemaking, and the fantastic vintage, Lisini's 2021 Brunello is already an absolute pleasure to drink! To help tame the wine's powerful structure and develop a deeper well of flavors, Lisini ages their classic Brunello for around 3½ long years in the large barrels of Slavonian oak that are traditional in Italy. The fine-grained tannins emerge from the suave fruit texture like an infusion of mineral sensations that coat, caress and softly grip the palate. This will really shine with flavor-rich dishes made with savory, umami ingredients like tomatoes, mushrooms and red meats! Like any Brunello, it will reward your patience with a little time in the decanter (about an hour or so for this one), or a few more years in your collection. Don't miss this one!
WINE SPECTATOR 97 POINTS - "Expressive flavors of ripe cherry, raspberry, pomegranate and rose are offset by thick, dusty tannins and accents of wild herbs and menthol in this fresh, layered red, which stays vibrant throughout, with a long aftertaste of red fruit and savory notes. Shows excellent aging potential. 3,333 cases made, 500 cases imported."
VINOUS 96 POINTS - "The expressive 2021 Brunello di Montalcino opens with an array of crushed violet and lavender tones before giving way to citrus-laced blackberries and cherries. Cool-toned and wickedly fresh, it possesses a solid core of mineral-infused wild berry fruits and blue and purple inner florals that arch throughout. Sweet tannins frame the finish beautifully as hints of balsamic spice and pomegranate linger incredibly long. The 2021 is a radiant beast in need of taming. It's hard to put this glass down." - Eric Guido