(25 Years Old, Is It Still Good?) This epic Italian Red Wine, Brunello di Montalcino is one of Tuscany’s top red wines, but what makes it so special? The secret is in its age-worthiness.
Check out this video’s sponsor San Polo who provided us the old wines.
→ https://www.sanpolomontalcino.it/en
Thanks of opening up their cellar to make this video a reality.
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
Curious to know what wines were featured in this video?
2018 San Polo Brunello di Montalcino DOCG – https://this.wine/v/VT-CMLOKZISP/
2021 San Polo Rosso di Montalcino – https://this.wine/v/VT-CTPXQNWAO/
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30 Comments
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 🙏
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! : )
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?
Sagrantino di montefalco next!
Love your work and I’m taking the Tuscany course before our three week trip to that region. Next: Nobile, Barolo, Amarone, Chianti Classico!
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?
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!
The wine that started my journey into being a sommelier!
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.
Excellent video, love Brunellos! Any reason you used a slimmer wine glass for the youngest vintage?
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.
Love this video, Madeline! You're such a pro! Brunello made me fall in love with wine ❤🧙♀🍷📚🔥
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
Piemont next time
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…
While I love Barolo, I do believe Brunello is Italy's finest. Its appeal is more broad to wine enthusiasts and regular people.
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.
Madeline, you rock! 🙏🏼
Thanks for all the great info. Going to visit in the fall.
The Queen’ Madeline P🍷 love all these beautiful Sangiovese wines .
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.
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.
Brunello is my favorite!
I came across a 1999 Fuligni Brunello and am contemplating hard on getting it
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. 🙂
Just noticed the BCL page. You’re not in BC are you?
I was in Tuscany in June and brought some Brunello's home with me. So much cheaper buying it in Italy. I also recently bought one at Costco and it was delicious.
To answer your question, isn't Barollo Italy's finest wine?
My wife and I traveled through Italy about 10 years ago and I fell in love with these wines. Also lacrima Cristi if you ever get a chance to review it.
Excellent video thank you about an excellent wine
Buy now as more people are waking up as to just what a superb wine BdM is !
Wine folly you are the best