Italy is just stunningly beautiful. C-19 please just go away.
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Castello di Banfi is definitely famous for its wine and to stay in perfect Dolce Vita Style. Moreover, it has some great Etruscan treasures on its premises. We stayed there last year to create a video ourselves. It was right after lockdown and we had the entire castle for ourselves. It was an incredible fairytale. Montalcino itself I know already because of our friends of the San Polino and Piombaia vineyards. I really appreciate the earthy taste of the Brunello wines. In particular, the Helichrysum herbs responsible for an extraordinary taste. But above all Montalcino has such a great atmosphere. I hope to be back soon,
Brunello is one of my favorite wines. Casanova, Valdicava, and Salvioni are the ones I love most. 2010 Corretalto and Tenuta Nuova are amazing. I still have 2001 Madona del Piano which I should be drinking soon. And just bought a case of 2016 Salvioni. I have tried about 15-20 Brunello from different makers, all have their own styles, all different. Even though they share the same name or classification, they are all so different. I still have yet to try Soldera though.
Fantastic video. Brunello is by far my favorite wine, and I'm lucky to live in Firenze, so close to where it's made. This documentary is super instructive and taught me a lot, now I have even more respect for these bottles. Ottimo lavoro, bravo!
Sangiovese grape enters the production of many wines in Italy, such as Chianti, so it is difficult to talk about what is best, of course the producer says that his is the best of all ...
@@sorenrasmussen8676 Correct. The pursuit of international tastes by the Montalcino cellars has led some producers for at least 20 years to make wines that are good but far from traditional Brunello. Winning choice for international critics who give it high scores but a disappointment for lovers of true Brunello. Fortunately, 60% of producers have always respected tradition and I prefer them when I want to drink a real Brunello: Biondi Santi, Soldera, Col d'Orcia, Le Potazzine, Fattorie dei Barbi, Conti Costanti, Mastrojanni and others
had only one Biondi Santi wine in my life, about 15 years ago in New York city. It wasn't the flagship but it still cost me around $35-40 in those days. It was utterly atrocious! You might call it a first class piss. Never again. Prefer to stick to the ones that I know well.
@@donaldcook3112 no, sorry. Perhaps late 90s or early 2000. It wasn't decanted. But after the first sip we let it 'breathe'. Hours later it was still horrid. Perhaps problems with cellaring, don't know. But I did have plenty of brunello by less famous makers and they were delicious. Water under the bridge.
. . . Firstly, you do not allow or 'let' a wine breathe by ... NOT decanting and then 'taking a sip' ; that is the very purpose of decanting. Secondly, if you paid about '$35-$40's' in or around 2004-2005, there was a reason for that. Without you knowing the correct vintage, I will hazard a guess that it was from a very good year in the late '90's . And thirdly, that means that it needed and DESERVED a longer maturation than the minimum of 10 years for a good red wine from a very good year.
@@donaldcook3112 I've had my share of wines in life and I flatter myself to have a pretty good nose and palate. I am aware that some wines require decanting, like eg. most good barolos or better tuscans, but I think the majority of the Italian wines can be consumed without decanting. If after pouring it into a glass, which is a form of decanting after all, wine doesn't get better after a couple of hours, let alone the next day if left in a bottle, then I dare say that wine is not good. Perhaps you're a spokesman for Biondi Santi but even that doesn't make you a know-all guy. I've had young Bordeaux wines before, like eg a 5 year old Lynch Bages, which was much too young to drink, but since the occasion called for it we finished the bottle. Even then, there was a promise on the nose and in the mouthful that indicated that this wine will improve with age. That Biondi didn't have a hint of any promise. Perhaps it was poorly stored, who knows, but I'm happy to stick to my judgement when it comes to wine.
I visited Brunello and I was disappointed by wine .I have vineyard in Poland but I live in the UK.I have bought a few samples from different places sorry but 20£ for a glass of vine it was too much for me .I'm not poor but I expected a good vine for 5£ and I have tried in different places .They rip you off ,but I'm not stupid ,but it was town centre.I know how it is painful when every guest has to drink the best one and you have to drink the bad one.Plenty of work probably more than they know
As much as I love Brunello Di Montalcino, I think the best I’ve ever tasted was from Santa Barbara County. Bigger, smoother and more Sangiovese fruit than the Italian versions. I know... the wine gods will strike me down for such heresy.
Brunello is a terrible wine to rich in tannin. When a wine is undrinkable at a early age they age it and make believe that, "god! What a great wine it is." A wine dose not taste any more like grape juice or even fermented grape juice but sommeliers as poetic as they sound, Their Chants about any cheap wine sounding more you are drinking if not apple, it is chest nut, cinnamon, truffles or even hydro carburant juice. Wines that come from cold climate wear grapes do not do well they keep in barrel longer. Many of these company buy from other geographical areas and sale you product that are not locally grown. Especially Italians.
I have a 1983 biondi santi riserva, im keeping it for when i retire, its the same age as both my wife and i
Italy is indeed a paradise for the wine lovers
Brunello di Montalcino is my absolute favorite wine 🍷❤️🍷❤️🍷❤️🍷❤️
I just got back from a trip to Montalcino, and I fell in love with Brunello.
Italy is just stunningly beautiful. C-19 please just go away.
Castello di Banfi is definitely famous for its wine and to stay in perfect Dolce Vita Style. Moreover, it has some great Etruscan treasures on its premises. We stayed there last year to create a video ourselves. It was right after lockdown and we had the entire castle for ourselves. It was an incredible fairytale. Montalcino itself I know already because of our friends of the San Polino and Piombaia vineyards. I really appreciate the earthy taste of the Brunello wines. In particular, the Helichrysum herbs responsible for an extraordinary taste. But above all Montalcino has such a great atmosphere. I hope to be back soon,
Brunello is one of my favorite wines. Casanova, Valdicava, and Salvioni are the ones I love most. 2010 Corretalto and Tenuta Nuova are amazing. I still have 2001 Madona del Piano which I should be drinking soon. And just bought a case of 2016 Salvioni. I have tried about 15-20 Brunello from different makers, all have their own styles, all different. Even though they share the same name or classification, they are all so different. I still have yet to try Soldera though.
The land under vine of all the cantine are special but the Valdicava vineyards look exceptional, and that idea to introduce horses is radical !
More of these please, this was great!
Muito bom !!!! Eu já tive o privilégio de ir a Montacino ! É maravilhoso
I got to visit this area last year. Wonderful place blessed with fantastic wine!
Fantastic video. Brunello is by far my favorite wine, and I'm lucky to live in Firenze, so close to where it's made. This documentary is super instructive and taught me a lot, now I have even more respect for these bottles.
Ottimo lavoro, bravo!
Fantastic!
nice to been there this year, hope can go again soon
Amazing, more videos like this please!
Excellent video - really enjoyed hearing the words from theGabbro family at San Polino!
This was fantastic, thank you. 🍷
Thank you! Very, very nice.
Beautiful video, beautiful country side,love wines from California never tried wines from Italy would love to
Super nice, James!
Hope you can also feature some other wine regions in the old world....highly informative!
This video is just beautiful
Nice video, but I was waiting the whole time for Soldera. In my opinion, the apogee of Brunello.
Great documentary
Bolgheri village in Italy 👌🏼
Where would we be without drones?
Why are all the grapes in the video white
Did anybody notice the uncomfortable camera shot of the family dinner? I found that hard to watch
Sangiovese grape enters the production of many wines in Italy, such as Chianti, so it is difficult to talk about what is best, of course the producer says that his is the best of all ...
Is Brunello another name for Sangiovese? Thank u?
@@ronniecortex4936 yes
@@lawrencematheka4967 Ok👍👍
buonissimo
Suckling is fond of the Banfi winery, unfortunately theirs are the least original and classic Brunellis on the market 🤔
After Casanova di Neri
@@sorenrasmussen8676 Correct. The pursuit of international tastes by the Montalcino cellars has led some producers for at least 20 years to make wines that are good but far from traditional Brunello. Winning choice for international critics who give it high scores but a disappointment for lovers of true Brunello. Fortunately, 60% of producers have always respected tradition and I prefer them when I want to drink a real Brunello: Biondi Santi, Soldera, Col d'Orcia, Le Potazzine, Fattorie dei Barbi, Conti Costanti, Mastrojanni and others
had only one Biondi Santi wine in my life, about 15 years ago in New York city. It wasn't the flagship but it still cost me around $35-40 in those days. It was utterly atrocious! You might call it a first class piss. Never again. Prefer to stick to the ones that I know well.
. . . Out of interest , do you recall the vintage in question? ... Had it been decanted - and importantly for
how long before serving? ...
@@donaldcook3112 no, sorry. Perhaps late 90s or early 2000. It wasn't decanted. But after the first sip we let it 'breathe'. Hours later it was still horrid. Perhaps problems with cellaring, don't know. But I did have plenty of brunello by less famous makers and they were delicious. Water under the bridge.
. . . Firstly, you do not allow or 'let' a wine breathe by ... NOT decanting and then 'taking a sip' ; that is the very purpose of decanting. Secondly, if you paid about '$35-$40's' in or around 2004-2005, there was a reason for that. Without you knowing the correct vintage, I will hazard a guess that it was from a very good year in the late '90's . And thirdly, that means that it needed and DESERVED a longer maturation than the minimum of 10 years for a good red wine from a very good year.
@@donaldcook3112 I've had my share of wines in life and I flatter myself to have a pretty good nose and palate. I am aware that some wines require decanting, like eg. most good barolos or better tuscans, but I think the majority of the Italian wines can be consumed without decanting. If after pouring it into a glass, which is a form of decanting after all, wine doesn't get better after a couple of hours, let alone the next day if left in a bottle, then I dare say that wine is not good. Perhaps you're a spokesman for Biondi Santi but even that doesn't make you a know-all guy. I've had young Bordeaux wines before, like eg a 5 year old Lynch Bages, which was much too young to drink, but since the occasion called for it we finished the bottle. Even then, there was a promise on the nose and in the mouthful that indicated that this wine will improve with age. That Biondi didn't have a hint of any promise. Perhaps it was poorly stored, who knows, but I'm happy to stick to my judgement when it comes to wine.
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I visited Brunello and I was disappointed by wine .I have vineyard in Poland but I live in the UK.I have bought a few samples from different places sorry but 20£ for a glass of vine it was too much for me .I'm not poor but I expected a good vine for 5£ and I have tried in different places .They rip you off ,but I'm not stupid ,but it was town centre.I know how it is painful when every guest has to drink the best one and you have to drink the bad one.Plenty of work probably more than they know
20 for a glass is atrocious. Never happened to me.
As much as I love Brunello Di Montalcino, I think the best I’ve ever tasted was from Santa Barbara County. Bigger, smoother and more Sangiovese fruit than the Italian versions. I know... the wine gods will strike me down for such heresy.
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I think you may have had one too many glasses...
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Get medicines please.
Brunello is a terrible wine to rich in tannin. When a wine is undrinkable at a early age they age it and make believe that, "god! What a great wine it is." A wine dose not taste any more like grape juice or even fermented grape juice but sommeliers as poetic as they sound, Their Chants about any cheap wine sounding more you are drinking if not apple, it is chest nut, cinnamon, truffles or even hydro carburant juice. Wines that come from cold climate wear grapes do not do well they keep in barrel longer. Many of these company buy from other geographical areas and sale you product that are not locally grown. Especially Italians.