The curtain rises on the 2021 vintage of Brunello di Montalcino

Marked by the frost of April 8, when temperatures dropped to as low as –7 °C, and by a prolonged summer drought, the 2021 vintage brought Sangiovese grapes into the cellar in perfect sanitary condition, with remarkable concentration and aromatic richness.

The result is a Brunello described by the panel of expert MWs involved by the Consorzio del Brunello di Montalcino, and authors of the Brunello Forma model, as “fragrant, precise, and vertical.”

An expression of Brunello with a more floral and aromatic profile, featuring notes of peach and crunchy red cherry. A detailed and layered character that highlights the core of the fruit and a careful, precise management of extraction, confirming the vibrant aptitude of this Brunello. Intriguing, pure, and ethereal, with a distinctive spiciness that adds complexity and a vein of Mediterranean scrub that enhances its drinkability.

The surprising balance of Brunello 2021, with a harmonious interplay between aromatic concentration, alcohol, and tannins, is closely linked to climatic conditions. Despite a very dry season (–36% compared to the historical average), rainfall during the key trimester for Sangiovese (June, July, and August) was slightly above average, while temperatures were just below the thirty-year climatic norm. Heatwaves were brief and never excessive, giving rise to savoury, complete wines, free from any sign of over-ripeness or tannic blockage—thus confirming a Brunello vintage distinguished by elegance and finesse.

A rare tactile quality for a slender Brunello of graceful depth, faithful to the heritage of Sangiovese. The structure is held in harmonious tension; the tannins display a texture ranging from chalky to sandy, with linear dynamism. A vintage that celebrates the diversity of territorial character and winemaking style within the denomination. Expressive purity, incisive juiciness, and ethereal volume allow Brunello 2021 to unfold on the finish, revealing a clear aptitude for positive and long-lasting evolution.