Brunello di Montalcino Wine (25 Years Old, Is It Still Good?)

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Brunello di Montalcino Wine (25 Years Old, Is It Still Good?)

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6 ай бұрын

Brunello di Montalcino: it’s one of Tuscany’s top red wines, but what makes it so special and why is it so expensive? The secret is in its age-worthiness. Let’s get to the bottom of the barrel on Brunello di Montalcino.
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00:28 Why is Brunello di Montalcino Special?
01:18 Thank You San Polo
01:51 Background of the Montalcino Region and Wines
02:49 6 years aged Brunello di Montalcino
03:58 14 years aged Brunello di Montalcino
04:47 25 years aged Brunello di Montalcino
05:54 How to Choose Brunello di Montalcino Wine
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@leonardoplus1671 6 ай бұрын

I love the way you explain everything I really would like to learn a lot about wines specially Italian wines Could any one recommend me a school to educate and get the knowledge and certificate 🙏

@Winefolly 6 ай бұрын

You can actually take a certification course with us at Wine Folly: winefolly.com/courses/wine-201/

@isilver78 6 ай бұрын

I visited Montalcino for the first time in about 2004, and tried a new release Mastrojanni 1999 Brunello. My wine world flipped instantly and I immediately started buying and cellaring my favorite producers so I have good, aged wine to drink in my old age 😂 You can't beat the subtle complexity of mature Brunello!

@LadyAceRoxy 6 ай бұрын

I loved the one Brunello I was lucky enough to try. Would love to learn more about Valpolicella next!

@Winefolly 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for letting us know!

@carlcadregari7768 6 ай бұрын

My epiphany wine……. The one that started my spiral into wine…. Love them. Great video! Hmmm. Region, Uruguay or Stellenbosch.

@Winefolly 6 ай бұрын

ooo cool ideas!

@williamwhite8569 6 ай бұрын

Great video, clear, engaging and informative as always. Brunello is a serious wine that needs aging. I don’t have the facilities, the time or the budget to store wine for 20 years. So it’s a once a year wine for me for special occasions. I’d suggest spending the money on a trip to Tuscany rather than trying to store fine wines and hoping you can age them safely. Will you still be able to enjoy it in 20+ years? A well made Rosso di Montalcino is so much fresher and approachable, and another favourite of mine is Nobile di Montepulciano which can be special too. That said Brunello is amazing. For several months after I first tried a good Brunello in Montalcino I was unfairly comparing other reds to it. Often feeling disappointed that my tipple didn’t match the memory of the Brunello. Montalcino is a beautiful place to visit and to stay, and where better to taste a few glasses?

@Winefolly 6 ай бұрын

It is true. Producers are moving away from making age worthy wines because of wine consumers in the same circumstances as you. Still, I've found there are still a lot of ways to buy a 10-year aged wine even if you can't do it yourself. Maybe it becomes the producer's job to also age their wines and periodically release library wines. Puts a lot of pressure on that.

@rarcedad55 6 ай бұрын

Love your work and I’m taking the Tuscany course before our three week trip to that region. Next: Nobile, Barolo, Amarone, Chianti Classico!

@Winefolly 6 ай бұрын

Yaaaas!!! Have fun in Tuscany!

@bruceweiner-di6lg 6 ай бұрын

Yes, Brunello is Italy’s finest wine. It’s no. 1 on my list as my favorite. Close at no. 2 is Sassaccaia. Speaking of fine Italian wines, pls consider exploring the little known, highly regarded, Grattamacco for us.

@sirclemeni1 5 ай бұрын

Tbh there are almost hundreds of unknown region specific grape varieties in italy producing from heavy hitting fruit bombs to very subtle, fresh and aromatic wines. ive been to italy more often than i can count and i really encountered almost every existing wine style in so many different places and regions. you can litteraly dig down 3 rabbit holes in a row if you want.

@chad92078 6 ай бұрын

Madeline, you are the best! I have always loved your graphics and approach to teaching about wine. For me, I love Sangiovese. It’s my second favorite grape from Italy. But my go to is Nebbiolo. From a Langhe to Barbaresco to Alto Piemonte. Perhaps an exploration of Nebbiolo away from Barolo?

@user-mb1hg4qu9f 6 ай бұрын

I'll go this far.... Sangiovese is the finest red wine grape grown in Italy. My favorite red wine from Italy? Barbera!

@Winefolly 6 ай бұрын

Classic choice. So underrated.

@lcpholman 6 ай бұрын

I am a big Nebbiolo fan, but Brunello is my favourite Italian wine

@jonathanwilliams1974 3 ай бұрын

We opened a 2010 Brunello we brought back from our trip to Tuscany last year. By far the best wine experience we ever had. I have 7 2016 vintages I’m laying down until at least 2030. Gonna be a long 6 years.

@Winefolly 3 ай бұрын

But worthy 6 years. 💕

@ULlisting 6 ай бұрын

Very nice video with plenty of insights into the wines of Montalcino.

@Winefolly 6 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@user-hm7me9gc5n 6 ай бұрын

The wine that started my journey into being a sommelier!

@user-tx8om4kb1r 6 ай бұрын

There are too many great wines coming from Italy to say which is the King. From up north, Veneto, to the island of Sicily the wines are so varied. I would like to see Wine Folly dive into Montelpulciano and Piemonte with a trip down to Puglia and then over to Sicily. Keep up the great work.

@AlejandroPDX 6 ай бұрын

I know you’ve done so, but a revisit to Willamette Valley! But also wines from Mexico or NY!

@paulone65 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for all the great info. Going to visit in the fall.

@Winefolly 5 ай бұрын

Have fun!

@shane_el_grande 5 ай бұрын

The Queen’ Madeline P🍷 love all these beautiful Sangiovese wines .

@stevenmuir1834 2 ай бұрын

The tip on Rosso di Montalcino is very good. I love trying those. You could do a show on young or 2nd-growth versions of top wines. If you haven't already. :)

@NatalieMacLean 6 ай бұрын

Love this video, Madeline! You're such a pro! Brunello made me fall in love with wine ❤🧙‍♀🍷📚🔥

@Winefolly 5 ай бұрын

Hey Natalie! Salut! I can remember the first 10-year aged Brunello I had so clearly. Funny how it hits like that :)

@MattBHerz7 3 ай бұрын

Brunello is my favorite!

@Winefolly 3 ай бұрын

Good choice!

@kenthompson3730 6 ай бұрын

I visited Montalcino around 10-12 years ago. While there, I bought half a dozen various Brunellos of 2003-2004 vintage, as well as a case of Baby Brunellos (Rosso). So the Brunellos are 20 years old now. I’m saving them for the weddings of my two granddaughters. One is starting college in the Fall. The other is three years younger. So, hopefully, I’m 4-5 years away from opening the first one. Hope they hold up! Actually, my bride and I celebrate our 50th anniversary in late May of this year. Maybe we deserve to open one for ourselves?

@Winefolly 6 ай бұрын

Definitely you both deserve that!

@laurencestewart3828 6 ай бұрын

A few nights ago I watched this really cool movie called; Somm into the bottle and voila` one of my favorite youtubers talking wine like a boss!

@ronaldlamascus1944 6 ай бұрын

Choosing the “best” wine from Italy is a little like choosing the “best” sex you’ve ever had! Italian wines are my absolute favorites and there are so many great wines from very distinctive regions but Brunello, Barolo, Chianti Classico, et al, have to be at the top of my list!

@Winefolly 6 ай бұрын

too true. impossible to decide.

@TobiasAsjogren 5 ай бұрын

Madeline, you rock! 🙏🏼

@scottdunlap8668 6 ай бұрын

Great vid Madeline. So informative and confirming of what I’ve found. An ‘06 Santa Giulia was one of the best bottles I’ve ever had and you’ve hit on what is so true, Brunello is wonderful young too. Probably the best overall wine I can think of for drinking whenever. I would suggest a Nobile over a Rosso when looking for a cheaper alternative to the slightly pricey Brunello though.

@Winefolly 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for your recommendation. Yes, Nobile de Montepulciano is another great region too, and you could also find great value in Chianti Classico Riserva as well :) Good addition!

@diegogodinhorocha9448 6 ай бұрын

If I had to pick just one region to drink wines from for the rest of my life, it would be Montalcino. I'd love to see something similar highlighting the Rhone...CdP, Crozes-Hermitage, or one of the Southern Rhone village appellations. Great video, as usual.

@erichorning662 6 ай бұрын

Love the look at back vintages! Would be great to see this done with Bordeaux

@MaCheVino-mr3sq 5 ай бұрын

I'm not sure if you guys have already covered Barbaresco, but I'd love to see a video about the region, perhaps more specifically about 'Produttori del Barbaresco'? A man can dream...

@scottkendall7903 6 ай бұрын

Awesome video! Thank you. I have been collecting Brunello vintage 2015 and 2016 after visiting this area in 2019. I would love your take on Duoro Valley wines if the mood strikes you! : )

@Winefolly 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for the recommendation!

@tmefim 5 ай бұрын

While I love Barolo, I do believe Brunello is Italy's finest. Its appeal is more broad to wine enthusiasts and regular people.

@ptg01 6 ай бұрын

Some of the best Brunello's I've had are by Bondi Santi !!!

@Winefolly 6 ай бұрын

wow fancy juice!

@kairodumba7924 2 ай бұрын

I came across a 1999 Fuligni Brunello and am contemplating hard on getting it

@richarddarifat798 6 ай бұрын

Great video. You should explore South Africa with a focus on Old Vine Chenin Blanc.

@Winefolly 6 ай бұрын

ooooo I

@charliep9286 6 ай бұрын

Excellent video, love Brunellos! Any reason you used a slimmer wine glass for the youngest vintage?

@Winefolly 5 ай бұрын

I forgot to pack my Wine Folly glasses and all I had was a random assortment of zaltos and riedels. I ended up tasting each in the same glass.

@damfadd 6 ай бұрын

Love the rest of the Tuscany region Try a super Tuscan blend ..like from Avignonesi Winery Fattoria Le Capezzine....just wow for their super Tuscans and Sang in general from here

@FridayFishFacts 4 күн бұрын

Just noticed the BCL page. You’re not in BC are you?

@natjes6017 6 ай бұрын

I´ve been thinking about Brunello for a good while now, maybe I should start out with som Rosso to see if it fits me and my wife 😊

@Winefolly 6 ай бұрын

Go for it!

@michaelpicariello7255 6 ай бұрын

Sagrantino di montefalco next!

@atamo4323 6 ай бұрын

I find the riserva is a much different level wine, even like a different winemaking style. The big brand’s regular Brunello does not really reflect the brand except for the price. The Riserva is better but much pricier. I’ve heard there is a China wine tasting mentioned in your short/vid recently. I plan to visit Ningxia in April and I love to get your take on their wines.

@Winefolly 6 ай бұрын

wow! have so much fun in Ningxia. We've been wanting to go for years.

@aceakimovski1599 6 ай бұрын

I would love to hear, your opinion on wine from Veneto Region, Amarone de la Valpolicela , Than you 🍷

@Winefolly 6 ай бұрын

oh yes! quite the find!

@gucioprawda1976 6 ай бұрын

Personally, for me, there is only one better winein Italy. And it's not Supertuscan one. It's Sagrantino di Montefalco DOCG.

@Winefolly 6 ай бұрын

oooo such a great rec!

@darkoanton5 5 ай бұрын

Considering it should be cellared for ten years, at twenty five years it should still be good. Many reds would still be good but the fruiter ones would lose that part of their taste profile. I've seen quite a few whites past their best and even not really good at that age.

@jaykavanaugh8975 6 ай бұрын

How about lacrema di morro or aglianico or nero di troia. Climate change may make these grapes more famous. Also Greek red wines. Are there any premier producers?

@Winefolly 6 ай бұрын

Love these alternatives

@piotrlukosik7489 6 ай бұрын

❤

@philamato9583 6 ай бұрын

Always been a bit underwhelmed by Brunello, been there a few times and never been that impressed.

@Winefolly 6 ай бұрын

Okay, so what’s an Italian wine region the really delighted you? (Looking for context on what you mean by underwhelming)

@philamato9583 6 ай бұрын

@@Winefolly found it too tannic, and on occasions “sour”, much prefer good Chianti and montepulciano d’abruzzo, also valpollicella/amarone.

@Winefolly 6 ай бұрын

You're not wrong about the tannins on release! It's a big wine!

@daveclinton4945 6 ай бұрын

I'm a Brunello freak. (And rosso) But on payday I grab barolo!

@Inshallahtoday 5 ай бұрын

Interesting video, but it's a shame that only one vinary is presented. Try Casa Nova di Neri, one of the best Brunello you'll find on the market. And, please,learn how to pronounce Brunello di Montalcino properly.