Vini Del Montalcino

Brunello di Montalcino 2016 Vintage Report

There has been talk for some time about 2016 being a highly attractive and promising vintage in Montalcino. The 2016 vintage in Montalcino is graceful and vibrant, the wines are characterful, elegant and extremely well-made, offering an intriguing variety in the styles coming from the different sub-areas of the region.

The weather pattern was certainly regular in Montalcino. There was little rain during the winter, which was never particularly cold. A rainy spring ensured excellent growth of the vegetation during flowering and fruit set, though avoiding the harmful effects of coulure. The summer registered constant daytime temperatures averaging above 85° C, in-line with recent vintages, and good thermal excursion between day and night. There were just a few timid rain showers around the middle of what was generally a dry July, but they were essential for the vines and grapes to be in excellent shape in August. A small amount of rain in September and October allowed the producers to enjoy a calm and relaxed harvest, in line with the overall balance of the year.

The fruit from this vintage produced wines with extremely ripe and smooth tannins, in most cases and, together with the wines’ natural acidity, create the backbone that will give them excellent aging potential.

2016 Leonardo Da Vinci Rosso Di Montalcino

Created to offer a youthful, versatile, mellow experience. This red wine releases the perfumes of Tuscany: it takes those tasting it by the hand, and leads them through the glass on an emotional journey through the beauty and history of the region.

Grape variety

Sangiovese 100%

Production area

The vineyards in the territory of Montalcino

2016 Leonardo Da Vinci Brunello di Montalcino

The Cantine Leonardo Brunello di Montalcino is made from 100% Sangiovese grapes. After being gently pressed, the juice is fermented in 100% stainless steel tanks that are temperature controlled between 72°F and 82°F. Once fermented to dry, the wine is then aged in oak, both small barriques and large casks, for three years to add complexity.

Our Brunello di Montalcino has a bouquet of intense blackberry, black currants and dark cherries. It is a full-bodied wine with a tremendous depth containing rich, dark, ripe fruit jam characters. It has spicy and cedary oak nuances and possesses a well-balanced acidity coupled with a lingering mineral finish.

2016 Cantina del Montalcino Brunello di Montalcino 95 Points James Suckling

Produced in the traditional style this wine from the amazing 2016 vintage shows the superb quality and of the wines they produce .

James Suckling scored this 95 points saying "This has a complex nose of black plums, cloves and cigar smoke. Lots of chocolate. It's full-bodied with good depth and intensity. Firm but ripe tannins. Chocolate and cherries on the finish.