Baricci
Brunello di Montalcino 2021
| Denomination | DOCG Brunello di Montalcino |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sangiovese |
- Vintage and alcohol content: 2021 harvest, still red wine, 14.5% vol
- Colour and aromas: Ruby with garnet highlights, notes of red berry fruits
- Taste: Solid structure, elegant and enveloping, with long aromatic persistence
- Pairings: Ideal with red meats, game, mixed roasts, grilled beef and veal
- Serving and awards: Decant for 1 hour, serve at 18°C; 98 points Wine Spectator, 95 Decanter and Parker
Description
What kind of wine it is
Baricci Brunello di Montalcino is a still red wine that appears in the glass with a ruby red colour with garnet highlights. On the nose, it reveals an ethereal and complex profile, characterised by clear notes of red berries. On the palate, it displays a significant structure, maintaining an elegant and seductive character that leads to remarkable aromatic persistence. The excellence of this label is attested by the prestigious scores awarded by leading international guides, including Decanter, Robert Parker and Wine Spectator.
Where it comes from
This wine originates in the heart of Montalcino, a renowned area of Tuscany. The connection with the land defines the identity of Brunello di Montalcino, giving the glass pronounced intensity and a distinct territorial character. In this context, a deep flavour profile and a complex aromatic component develop, fully consistent with a terroir historically dedicated to the creation of great reds.
How it is produced
The production of this red involves a careful ageing period, a fundamental step in defining its structure and olfactory complexity. To fully appreciate its nuances, it is recommended to decant the wine for about an hour and serve it at eighteen degrees in large balloon glasses. This preparation enhances the expressiveness of the bouquet, making it ideal for accompanying flavourful dishes based on red meats. It pairs perfectly with game, mixed roasts, grilled beef and veal and mature cheeses.
History and Curiosities
Produced in the heart of Tuscany, Brunello di Montalcino DOCG Baricci 2021 is an elegant and seductive wine. This award-winning vintage boasts extraordinary accolades: 98 points from Wine Spectator and 95 from Decanter and Robert Parker. To best enhance its significant structure, it is recommended to decant for an hour and serve at 18°C in crystal balloon glasses. In this way, the wine releases ethereal aromas and clear notes of red berries, ensuring a long aromatic persistence that crowns a truly captivating tasting experience.
Awards
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2021
95/100
Decanter is a wine and lifestyle magazine, published monthly in around 90 countries. The magazine includes industry news, classic guides and advice on wine and spirits.
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2021
95/100
The prestigious international wine guide from the renowned Robert Parker, the world's most experienced and trusted wine taster.
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2021
98/100
Wine spectator is the most influential wine guide on the internet.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
18 - 20 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
The winery was founded in 1955, when the Baricci family, originally farmers, after many years of physical and financial sacrifice, managed to purchase the small farm known as Colombaio di Montosoli. At that time, Brunello was an unknown wine, produced in very small quantities and only by a handful of passionate growers. Years passed, and in 1967 Nello Baricci, together with a few other producers, founded the "Consorzio del Vino Brunello di Montalcino," a free association of winemakers created to protect, defend, and promote their wine, whose prestige was steadily rising.
The first Brunello Baricci released on the market dates back to 1971, while the first bottle of Rosso di Montalcino was produced in 1968. Today, Nello’s grandsons, Federico and Francesco, carry on the family name—long synonymous with tradition, passion, and integrity. Their work alongside their grandfather represents a "counter‑current" professional choice for their generation, as well as the continuation of an honest and dedicated way of making wine.
The cellar is equipped with stainless‑steel tanks and Slavonian oak casks. Vinification and aging strictly follow the traditional methods that made Brunello famous worldwide. The wine ages in large casks for at least 3 years and is then refined for an additional 8 months in the bottle before being released in various European countries, as well as in the USA and Japan. The average annual production is about 13,000 bottles of Brunello and 18,000 of Rosso di Montalcino. The Baricci estate is widely recognized as a quintessential, historic Montalcino winery—one of the so‑called "small producers" who have undoubtedly contributed to the greatness of Brunello di Montalcino. Read more
| Name | Baricci Brunello di Montalcino 2021 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Brunello di Montalcino DOCG |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sangiovese |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Baricci |
| Story | History and Curiosities Produced in the heart of Tuscany, Brunello di Montalcino DOCG Baricci 2021 is an elegant and seductive wine. This award-winning vintage boasts extraordinary accolades: 98 points from Wine Spectator and 95 from Decanter and Robert Parker. To best enhance its significant structure, it is recommended to decant for an hour and serve at 18°C in crystal balloon glasses. In this way, the wine releases ethereal aromas and clear notes of red berries, ensuring a long aromatic persistence that crowns a truly captivating tasting experience. |
| Origin | Montalcino, Toscana |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |