Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
Brunello is a term used by locals to refer to the dark brown color of the grapes at harvest. Carpineto’s single vineyard Brunello di Montalcino possesses a complex bouquet of nuts and spice, accented by hints of vanilla, cherry, and raspberry. Aged in Slavonian oak barrels for three years and cellared in bottle for 6 months, this wine offers a warm, smooth finish. A wine which will reward extensive cellaring.
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- 2019 - Wine Spectator - 95 pts
- 2018 - VinePair - 93 pts
- 2018 - James Suckling - 91 pts
- 2018 - Wine Enthusiast - 92 pts
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- 2018 - Wine Spectator - 94 pts
- 2017 - James Suckling - 92 pts
- 2017 - Decanter - 90 pts
- 2017 - Wine Spectator - 91 pts
- 2016 - Wine Spectator - 94 pts
- 2016 - Wine Enthusiast - 90 pts
- 2014 - Wine Spectator - 91 pts
- 2015 - Vinous - 93 pts
- 2015 - Wine Spectator - 95 pts
- 2013 - Wine Spectator - 90pts
- 2013 - Wine Enthusiast - 92 pts
- 2011 - Wine Spectator - 90 pts
- 2012 - Wine Enthusiast - 91 pts
- 2011 - Wine Enthusiast - 90 pts
2018
Decanter - 91 pts
Ripe, defined fruit with a clean nose and ripe, truffle laden tannins. Full body and a persistent finish.
James Suckling - 91 pts
Aromas of orange peel, wet earth, bark, stones and sour cherries. Fresh, balanced and mineral, with a medium to full body and fine-grained tannins. Very drinkable.
Wine Enthusiast - 92
The nose on this wine opens with leather, vanilla, cranberries and figs. It then offers earth tones of soil, wild herbs, flower petals and crushed rocks. A rich mocha palate is lush but still structured. It conveys fresh cherries and strawberries before bringing in soil notes on the back, and angular, dense tannins.
Wine Spectator - 94 pts
A bright and focused red, revealing cherry, currant, spice and iron flavors. Lively and succulent on the almost puckering finish, showing terrific balance and a long aftertaste.
2017
Decanter - 90 pts
A juicy red that is coming into its prime. Still quite fresh, with chestnut nuances to the fruity palate.
James Suckling - 92 pts
A very pretty 2017 with a softness and roundness as well as ripe fruit, but it remains fresh and agile. Full-bodied. Delicious finish.
Wine Spectator - 91 pts
This ripe red is hallmarked by flavors of cherry, iron and tobacco, with elements of plum and eucalyptus. Strikes a balance between fruity and savory, with a lingering finish of dusty tannins.
2016
Wine Enthusiast - 90 pts
Earthy aromas recalling underbrush, leather and eucalyptus lead the nose. The straightforward, already accessible palate is on the lighter side of medium bodied, suggesting juicy sour cherry, orange zest and star anise alongside dusty, rather drying tannins.
Wine Spectator - 94 pts
There is a warmth to the ripeness in this red, like sunbaked earth or bricks, surrounding the core of cherry and berry flavors. Very fresh and long, with iron, tobacco and wild herbs lingering as the rugged tannins exert their influence.
2015
Vinous - 93 pts
Carpineto’s 2015 Brunello di Montalcino rises from the glass with an intense display of orange-tinged strawberry, cedar box, a dusting of spice, animal musk, and dark earth tones. On the palate, velvety textures are contrasted by vibrant acidity, giving lift to its tart red and black berry fruit, as a host of sweet and savory spice develop, and fine tannins slowly mount. It finishes firm yet refined, with cool-toned red berry lingering over saline-minerals and a coating of dry tannins.
Wine Enthusiast - 89 pts
This has rather subdued aromas evoking coconut, carob, baked plum and a whiff of resin. Lean and linear, the palate shows dried cherry and licorice notes set against dusty tannins that leave a rather firm, drying finish.
Wine Spectator - 95 pts
Silky and elegant, revealing cherry, plum, tobacco, earth and iron flavors. The vibrant structure keeps this red pulsing through the long, mineral-infused finish. Shows fine balance and complexity. Best from 2023 through 2042. 3,000 cases made, 1,250 cases imported.
2014
Wine Spectator - 91 pts
This is rich, offering ripe cherry, plum and light floral flavors. Displays density and a firm structure, with dusty tannins shoring up the finish. Shows fine freshness and purity overall.
2013
Wine Enthusiast - 92 pts
Classic Sangiovese aromas of violet, wild berry, baking spice and a whiff of new leather meld together on this. The structured full-bodied palate delivers black cherry, crushed raspberry, clove and star anise set against firm acidity and a backbone of tightly wound tannins that grip the finish. Drink 2023–2033.
Wine Spectator - 90 pts
A fleshy style whose richness offsets the leafy tannins, paving the way for cherry, almond, leather and iron notes. Finishes dry, with length and grip.
2012
Wine Enthusiast - 91 pts
Fruity plum aromas mingle with dark spice, chopped herb and violet notes on the nose of this full-bodied red. On the palate, fleshy black cherry, clove and anise flavors are set against chewy tannins and fresh acidity. It’s already approachable but will also offer years of enjoyment
Wine Spectator - 93 pts
There’s plenty of elegance here, from the light touches of flowers to the red berry and stone flavors to the vivid acidity. This hangs together, with the structure driving the long finish. Best from 2020 though 2036.
2011
Wine Enthusiast - 90 pts
Scorched earth, cured meat, toasted nut and grilled herb aromas lead the nose on this full-bodied red . The warm, ripe palate doles out raspberry jam, mature black cherry, vanilla and star anise framed In firm, velvety tannins.
Wine Spectator - 90 pts
A beefy, tannic style, with submerged cherry and plum flavors, accented by spice and leather notes. The fruit core extends through the finish.
2007
Wine Enthusiast - 91 pts
A study in balance, this wine has dark berry and tobacco aromas that are elegant rather than overly intense. The palate reveals polished tannins and firm fruit flavors.
Wine Spectator - 91 pts
Appealing floral, cedar, spice and black cherry aromas lead to cherry and raspberry flavors in this fresh red, which is balanced and firm, with a long finish. Best from 2015 through 2028.
2006
Wine Spectator - 92 pts
Very perfumed and silky for the vintage, featuring rose, truffle, leather and macerated cherry. Harmonious yet structured, with firm tannins exerting themselves on the finish, ending with a spice and tobacco aftertaste. Best from 2014 through 2028.