Inside the Box, You’ll Find:
- 2x Mocali Brunello di Montalcino 2015 – This wine boasts a ruby-red color with garnet highlights and an aromatic profile that captivates the senses with its floral and fruity bouquet. Notes of wild rose, peony, cherry, and forest undergrowth are complemented by hints of fern, mint, freshly tanned leather, licorice, coffee beans, black pepper, and a resinous touch of eucalyptus and moss.
- 2x Tiezzi Brunello di Montalcino Poggio Cerrino 2017 – This wine features an intense garnet-red color, a pronounced vinous aroma with hints of ripe fruit and subtle vanilla. Its flavor is full and harmonious, with notes of mature forest fruits, firm tannins, and a long-lasting aftertaste. It received 95 points in the 2023 guide “Italy’s Best 100 Wines and Winemakers.”
- 2x Rabissi Brunello di Montalcino 2020 – This wine stands out for its radiant ruby color, enveloping aroma of cranberries and orange zest, and unmistakable fruit-forward texture on the palate. It pairs beautifully with red meat dishes and aged cheeses.
- 2x Tenimenti Ricci Brunello di Montalcino 2019 – Harvested manually, this wine undergoes 24 months of aging in large barrels, followed by an additional 12 months in glass before release. It presents a garnet-red color and a complex bouquet of ripe red and black fruits, humus, black pepper, and mace. The palate is fresh, elegant, and persistently captivating. Perfect with stews, roasts, and aged cheeses.
- 2x Le Spinaie Brunello di Montalcino Selection 2019 – A masterpiece of enology embodying the elegance of Sangiovese, perfectly aged in French oak. It showcases an intense ruby-red color with a broad, nuanced bouquet.
- 2x Antico Borgo La Croce Brunello di Montalcino 2020 – This wine delivers a warm flavor with present yet soft tannins, providing remarkable structure, excellent persistence, and impressive aging potential. Its flavors and aromas pair exquisitely with red meats and mature cheeses, enhancing the wine’s complexity and depth.
The Wineries
- Mocali: Nestled in the picturesque heart of Tuscany, Mocali stands out for its dedication to the art of winemaking. This Brunello di Montalcino is the result of a meticulous selection of Sangiovese grapes, cultivated in unique soils of galestro and alberese. Mocali blends traditional methods with modern techniques to create wines that tell the story of their land.
- Tiezzi: The Soccorso estate is tied to the life of Professor Riccardo Paccagnini – recently called “a pioneer of Brunello.” Among the first in Montalcino to focus on its commercialization, in 1870, the estate produced the first wine labeled “Brunello,” which earned significant accolades in Rome, Paris, Marseille, and Bordeaux.
- Rabissi: A winery renowned for its passion and dedication to creating wines that reflect the essence of the Montalcino region. Their Brunellos are celebrated for their fruity intensity and spicy undertones, a tribute to the region’s rich winemaking history.
- Tenimenti Ricci: With a winemaking history deeply rooted in Tuscany, this winery, led by siblings Ida and Ferruccio Ricci, embodies the essence of Tuscan viticulture. Their dedication shines through in every bottle, combining ancient traditions with modern methods to create wines of unmatched excellence.
- Le Spinaie: Known for producing wines that balance strength and finesse, this winery expertly employs French oak and meticulous winemaking techniques, resulting in unique and exemplary Brunellos.
- Antico Borgo La Croce: Located in the heart of the Brunello di Montalcino region in Tuscany, this winery is celebrated for producing wines that capture the unique character of the local terroir. With a focus on quality and authenticity, each bottle tells the story of a centuries-old winemaking tradition.
