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Brunello Wines | Prices, Types & Reviews

Written By: Brian Freedman on Wednesday, July 12, 2006
The Brunello grape variety itself is but a version of Sangiovese, the base of all Chiantis. However, when most connoisseurs refer to this variety, they do so in the context of discussing its most famous incarnation, the Brunello di Montalcino, a rich, intensely flavorful red wine from Tuscany. And because it is technically a varietal wine -...read more
 

Time For Brunello

Written By: Dylan York on Wednesday, April 9, 2008

There's no better way to begin an exploration of Tuscany than with Brunello.

Out of all the wines in Italy, Brunello di Montalcino holds a very special place in my heart. After studying southern Italy for the last two months, I have been looking forward to Tuscany because it is a great excuse to drink some of my favorite wines. Last night as soon as I finished my article on Campania, the lady and I went out for a...read more
 

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Video Transcript: Italian Wine - What Is That Grape?

Written By: ClassicWines.com Team on Thursday, April 24, 2008

Brian Freedman: Welcome to the Classic Wines Minute brought to you by ClassicWines.com, I am your host, Brian Freedman. Join me as we explore the world of wine with the Sommelier Instructors, here at the Wine School of Philadelphia. So we are here with Frank Ciparrone, Sommelier Instructor at the Wine School of Philadelphia. Frank...read more
 

A Different Flavor of Fraud

Written By: Kasey Carpenter on Monday, June 30, 2008

Brunello is the latest wine to be put under the microscope for fraud. Are we seeing indications of a larger global problem?

Okay, it seems that lately the Wine Mogul column has become the Fraud Alert column. But, that isn't all my fault. If every one would play nice and follow the rules, or better yet, some sense of morality, I'd be writing about something else. Beware of the Banfi. Okay, it may not all be Banfi, in fact the Tuscan newspaper Corriere...read more
 

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Brunello Di Montalcino 1888 to Present

Written By: Dylan York on Friday, April 11, 2008

Brunello may be comparatively young in Italy, but its reputation has grown rapidly.

There are few wines that have the character and complexity of well aged Brunello. Patience is the key to enjoying this wine. Like Bordeaux, the only real way to experience Brunello is to buy several cases of the right vintage from a producer you trust, store it in a proper cellar, and drink it in increments over the next 100 years... Yeah...read more