Brunello di Montalcino is a red produced by Piccini in Brunello di Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy. Made from Sangiovese. Cellarion's sommeliers have reviewed the drink window of 1 vintage; members see when it is ready. Track this wine and manage your cellar with Cellarion — the free, open-source wine app at cellarion.app.
Type: Red
Appellation: Brunello di Montalcino
Region: Tuscany
Country: Italy
Grapes: Sangiovese
Tasting profile
Structure: full-bodied, high tannin, high acidity, dry
Piccini's Brunello — Sangiovese from Montalcino in a modern, accessible register from one of Tuscany's larger family houses. Dark cherry and plum over leather, dried herbs and sweet spice, with the firm tannin and acidity Brunello requires, framed for earlier drinking than the traditionalists' style.
Serving: Serve at 16–18 °C.
When to drink
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Where it comes from
Tuscany, Italy
Tuscany (Toscana) is one of Italy's most iconic wine regions, set in the rolling hills of the country's centre and inseparable from the Sangiovese grape.
Sangiovese
Sangiovese is a red grape and the signature variety of Tuscany, the heart of Italy's most famous reds.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Brunello di Montalcino from?
Brunello di Montalcino is produced by Piccini in Brunello di Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy.
What grapes are in Brunello di Montalcino?
Brunello di Montalcino is made from Sangiovese.