Lisini Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2020 Red Wine

Lisini Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2020 

Tuscany, Italy

750 ml

95 pts. Kerin O'Keefe:

"The full-bodied 2020 Lisini Brunello has intense balsamic aromas of camphor and eucalyptus that mingle with violet, dark-skinned berry and dark spice. Bold, high-toned and already delicious even at this primary stage, the firm, enveloping palate delivers crushed raspberry, fleshy Morello cherry, star anise and white pepper before a black tea finish. Tightly woven, close-grained tannins provide the backbone while fresh acidity keeps it lifted. Drink 2029–2035." - Kerin O'Keefe, November 2024

94 pts. James Suckling:

"An intense and dark Brunello with a very savory profile. Aromas of herbs, black cherries, black pepper and tar, then velvety and elegant tannins with integrated acidity and a tight, precise, juicy and focused finish. Drink or hold."

94 pts. Wine Spectator:

"A mix of graphite, cherry and raspberry aromas and flavors marks this expressive red. Earth, leather and wild herb accents add depth, and this shows the structure to develop for at least a decade or more. Its firm, dusty tannins will require time to integrate. Best from 2027 through 2045."

93+ pts. Vinous:

"The 2020 Brunello di Montalcino is a total pleasure to take in, with its florist shop bouquet of perfumed violet, lavender and wet stone complementing dusty dried strawberries and hints of rhubarb. Zesty and fresh, sporting medium-bodied weight, it sweeps across the palate with tart wild berry fruit and lavender tones, propelled by zesty acidity. The 2020 doesn't skip a beat, finishing with silty tannins, tinges of licorice and sour citrus and fantastic length."

FROM THE WINERY

100% Sangiovese from the estate’s massal selection

Vineyards range from 300-350 meters in elevation

Vinification in glass-lined cement tanks with skin contact for 20-26 days

Aged in 20-52 hectoliter casks for 42 months, followed by 6 to 8 months of bottle age prior to release

3,000 cases are produced on average each year