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La Gerla Brunello di Montalcino 2019

$8699

Intense, ethereal melting into scents of sweet violet and iris, with hints of spices such as tobacco, cinnamon and leather

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Antonio Galloni

93 points

"The 2019 Brunello di Montalcino is wild, opening with a zesty burst of spiced orange and cloves before settling on black cherries and ashen stone. It’s creamy and seductive in feel, with a wave of rich red fruits that easily flow across the palate, guided by juicy acidity. Tension builds through the close as saline minerals mingle with angular tannins, leaving a pleasantly bitter sensation and the mouth watering for more. While some patience will be required, I expect the 2019 to over-deliver after only a few years of cellaring." —Eric Guido

Robert Parker

94 points

"The La Gerla 2019 Brunello di Montalcino has spicy, dried fruit with blackcurrant, pinecone, juniper berry and a hint of medicinal herb or camphor ash. The oak comes through clearly in the form of mulled spice or crushed clove. This Brunello is rather streamlined on the mid-palate, and although there is some mild chalkiness to the tannins, they are almost approachable now." —Monica Larner

Jancis Robinson

17 points

"Medium to deep ruby red with orange-coloured reflections. Attractive, firm cherry fruit nose with balsamic, minty oak notes. Lots of supple, tangy cherry with grippy but polished tannins. A seductive whole that can be savoured now but also lasts a long time."

Decanter

93 points

"La Gerla’s estate Brunello brings together an even proportion of fruit from holdings in the cool northeastern area of Canalicchio with lots from warmer parcels in Montalcino’s southeast. Exhibiting the estate’s signature unami style, the 2019 is appealingly unpretentious yet complex. Restrained aromas of chestnut and grilled, smoky herbs lead to a wild berry compote laced with clove. It flows easily across the palate, carrying tantalising acidity. Fine powdery tannins build up and close off the finish for now. Give this another year in bottle."

Kerin O'Keefe

95 points

"The 2019 Brunello from La Gerla shows polish and intensity, offering aromas and flavors of ripe black cherry, blackberry, underbrush, camphor and licorice. Firm, close-grained tannins and vibrant acidity provide support and energy. It’s still brooding and needs time to fully develop." —Kerin O’Keefe

More about La Gerla

Biondi-Santi’s original holdings in the village of Montalcino are the stuff of legends. Here were produced some of the greatest Tuscan wines of the 20th century, and even earlier.

While Biondi-Santi continues to make great wines, not all of these holdings have been kept together. When Tancredi Biondi-Santi died in the early 1970s, his land was split up between his children. One daughter sold her inheritance to a Milanese named Sergio Rossi. This became the kernel of Fattoria la Gerla.

La Gerla has produced Brunello ever since, and it is consistently one of our favorites. The holdings in Montalcino were supplemented by a site in Castelnuovo, where Sr. Rossi was the first to plant vines. As a consequence, La Gerla’s Brunello is one of the few artisanal examples that blends grapes from different villages. In this case, it makes a lot of sense, as the Montalcino site is quite cool and offers the wine a nervy energy, while the Castelnuovo offers warmth and power. Together, you get great Brunello.

La Gerla takes a light and traditional touch in the cellar, but wants to make sure the wines are accessible and have broad appeal. There is no french oak here, and fermentations are kept fairly cool. The result is focused and polished Brunello that we are confident you will love.

Wine Details

  • Grape Variety

    Sangiovese

  • Vintage

    2019

  • Size

    750ml

  • Farming Practice

    Organic

  • Style

    Earthy , Minerally , Spicy

  • Sweetness

    Dry

  • Body

    Full Bodied

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