Lisini Brunello di Montalcino 2015 750ml (750ml)

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Producer	Lisini
Country	Italy
Region	Toscana
Varietal	Sangiovese (Grosso)
Vintage	2015
Sku	RD11127
Size	750ml

 

The 2015 Brunello di Montalcino dark and rich, showing ripe black cherries and plum, with layers of haunting florals, exotic brown spice and smoky mineral tones. On the palate, a wave of polished textures wash across the senses, ushering in juicy black cherry with sweet herbal and floral undertones, with zesty spices and vibrant acidity adding a refreshing quality. The finish is long and remarkably fresh, an example of how the warmth of Sant’Angelo in Colle can be tempered by a deft hand, as fine tannins come forward, balanced by mouthwatering acidity and punctuated by residual pure red berry fruit. It’s a wine that’s very easy to love, with near term appeal and potential for the cellar.

The grand history of the Lisini family dates back to the 16th century, when they inherited a tract of land in Montalcino near Sant’Angelo in Colle. Like those around them, the family cultivated the Brunello clone and from the fruit made tiny quantities of wine that they consumed themselves. Not until 1967 did Lisini first present its Brunello on the market, but the quality was already quite promising and the scale of production was kept very low, with just 12 of their 154 ha planted to vines. The wine has consistently reveled in public acclaim since, and in 1975 the estate was dubbed best of the Brunello Consortium in a tasting at the enoteca Solci in Milano. Eight years later the family brought in enologist Franco Bernabei, who has since overseen the development and improvement of Lisini’s wines. The resultant bottlings are big and angular yet elegant, and the single-vineyard Ugolaia expresses the character of the land through the best of old-style Brunello.