Recently, I stated seeing scores and reviews for the 2016 release of Brunello di Montalcino. Expectations are off the charts. Better than the “best of the decade” 2015 vintage, they say. Many 2016’s have already been awarded 100 points. Reminds me exactly of the hype surrounding the 2015 vintage this time last year. Well, how
Now that most of the 2014’s in Italy have been in the market, what do you think of the vintage? 2014 is known as a very challenging vintage, with weather complications during most of the growing season. Depending on the region, we saw wet and warm winter, early spring hail, and rainy and cool summer.
On February 1, 2018, Benvenuto Brunello arrived in Chicago, Il, for a preview of the 2013 Brunello di Montalcino. 30 producers from Montalcino showcased their wines in an afternoon of tasting. Compared to the hot and dry 2012 vintage, 2013 was relatively cool and wetter. Spring rains dominated the landscape. Summer had some cool and
The Italian enologists’ professional association, Assoenologi, has noted that this year’s harvest will be one of the smallest since WWII. Early season frost, summer hail, and heat and drought conditions will likely push the production down 25% from 2016. Lazio and Umbria have been the hardest hit with a 40% decrease in production, followed by
Here are the temps in Montalcino for 8/1/2017 through 8/10/2017. Going to be an interesting vintage. HOT HOT HOT and DRY. Montalcino forcast 8/1-8/10 Tue 1 Wed 2 Thur 3 Fri 4 Sat 5 Sun 6 Mon 7 Tue 8 Wed 9 Thur 10 102° 104° 106° 106° 107° 107° 104° 99° 96° 90° Sunny
Congratulations to Collemattoni for Wine Spectator recognition – 96 points. We have immediate availability of this wine. COLLEMATTONI Brunello di Montalcino 2012 96 points | 2,000 cases made | Red This is very Burgundian in style, with effusive cherry, strawberry and floral aromas and flavors riding a supple texture until the characteristic Sangiovese tannins emerge