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Italy, Tuscany, Brunello di Montalcino: Nouvelle Vague

Thanks to a group of “new wave” producers, we see a more complex and reliable side of Brunello di Montalcino with the excellent 2019 vintage....

Monica Larner • 13 Dec 2023

Brunello Montalcino Tuscany

Italy, Tuscany, Brunello di Montalcino: Lackluster New Releases (with a Few Gems)

I was left wanting more from these wines, but among the 2018 Brunellos that constitute the bulk of this report, I found a few stars to collect....

Monica Larner • 08 Mar 2023

Tuscany Brunello sangiovese

Italy, Tuscany: Brunello di Montalcino (2017 Annata and 2016 Riserva)

This is a tale of two widely different vintages, 2017 Brunello annata and 2016 Brunello Riserva, and how they relate to the future of the appellation....

Monica Larner • 16 Feb 2022

Tuscany Brunello Montalcino

Italy, Tuscany, Montalcino: A Video Spotlight on Argiano

Tuscany is the beautiful home to some of Italy’s grandest wine estates, including the striking Argiano palace in the Brunello di Montalcino appellation....

Monica Larner • 28 Jan 2022

Brunello video sangiovese

Italy, Tuscany, Montalcino: Five Questions for Soldera Case Basse

One of Italy’s most talented winemakers, Gianfranco Soldera’s best vintages represent a pinnacle of achievement for Sangiovese and the territory of Montalcino....

Monica Larner • 12 Jan 2022

Tuscany sangiovese Brunello

Italy, Tuscany: Bellwether Brunello di Montalcino (the Classy 2016s and the Flashy 2015 Riservas)

New releases from Tuscany’s superstar appellation, 2016 Brunello di Montalcino and 2015 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva, will hit the market in January 2021....

Monica Larner • 28 Nov 2020

Italian Wines Brunello sangiovese

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