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Brunelli

The Brunelli family enjoyed an excellent reputation in Tuscany, although it was not always for their wines. Gianni's father had once been a winemaker, but had moved into the restaurant business, having sold the family estate. Their restaurant, Osteria Le Logge, in Siena, was very successful. Nevertheless Gianni purchased back the family estate in 1988, with further expansion in 1996. Gianni continues in the restaurant as a full time chef, also making the wine, with the help of oenologist Paolo Vagaggini. Although the winemaking approach is traditional, using large Slavonian oak botti, the wines are rich, ripe, fruity, approachable and quite modern.

The wines include a very good Brunello, aged in Slavonian oak as above. Some barrique ageing, and blending with Merlot, is employed to produce his Sant' Antimo Rosso. (6/1/03)

Contact details:
Address: Loc. Chiuse di Sotto, 53024 Montalcino
Telephone: +39 0577 849342
Fax: +39 0577 849342

Brunelli - Tasting Notes

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Brunelli Brunello di Montalcino 1997: A lovely garnet red colour with the intensity of youth. Crushed berry fruits on the nose, with smoke and charcoal evidence of oak maturation, and some aromatic, rose petal notes. Ripe, full-bodied and with a rich edge to a pleasing texture in the mouth. Nice berry fruit flavours. Acidity is nicely balanced and not as prominent as many other Brunellos. Ripe tannins provide some grip and softly coat the mouth on the finish. A modern, approachable style. 16.5/20 (January 2003) Label