Discover the list of the best Brunello di Montalcino wines recommended by Jean Marco Palmieri.
BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO
Brunello di Montalcino stands out as one of the most renowned and prestigious Italian red wines, celebrated globally for its elegance, complexity, and remarkable aging potential.
The fame of Brunello di Montalcino is attributed to the vision of Clemente Santi, a pharmacist who pioneered the cultivation of the newly selected Sangiovese Grosso vines at the Il Greppo estate in Montalcino. In 1966, Brunello di Montalcino achieved the distinction of being among the first Italian wines to receive the ‘Denomination of Controlled Origin’ (DOC) designation, a vital component of the regulatory framework governing Italian wine classifications. By 1980,
This exceptional wine, Brunello di Montalcino, is permitted to be crafted solely from 100% Sangiovese grapes, within the confines of the Montalcino municipality, nestled in the province of Siena. Presently, the vineyards dedicated to the production of Brunello di Montalcino encompass approximately 2000 hectares.
The specific guidelines for Brunello di Montalcino mandate a minimum two-year aging period in oak containers (of any size) before it can be introduced to the market, with sales commencing no sooner than January 1st of the fifth year following the harvest.
BEST BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO WINES recommended by Jean Marco Palmieri
What is the best Brunello di Montalcino wines?
Discover our updated list of the best Brunello di Montalcino wines.
Biondi Santi
Montalcino winery foundation date:
1825
Brunello di Montalcino Vineyards (Hectares)
32
Casanova di Neri
Montalcino winery foundation date:
1971
Brunello di Montalcino Vineyards (Hectares)
63
Il Marroneto
Montalcino winery foundation date:
1974
Brunello di Montalcino Vineyards (Hectares)
8
Poggio di Sotto
Montalcino winery foundation date:
1989
Brunello di Montalcino Vineyards (Hectares)
20
Mastrojanni
Montalcino winery foundation date:
1975
Brunello di Montalcino Vineyards (Hectares)
40
Salvioni
Montalcino winery foundation date:
1985
Brunello di Montalcino Vineyards (Hectares)
4
Le Potazzine
Montalcino winery foundation date:
1993
Brunello di Montalcino Vineyards (Hectares)
5
Le Ragnaie
Montalcino winery foundation date:
2002
Brunello di Montalcino Vineyards (Hectares)
15,5
Altesino
Montalcino winery foundation date:
1975
Brunello di Montalcino Vineyards (Hectares)
50
Valdicava
Montalcino winery foundation date:
1968
Brunello di Montalcino Vineyards (Hectares)
27
Castello di Tricerchi
Montalcino winery foundation date:
2011
Brunello di Montalcino Vineyards (Hectares)
13
Capanna
Montalcino winery foundation date:
1958
Brunello di Montalcino Vineyards (Hectares)
25
Canalicchio di Sopra
Montalcino winery foundation date:
1962
Brunello di Montalcino Vineyards (Hectares)
19
Baricci
Montalcino winery foundation date:
1955
Brunello di Montalcino Vineyards (Hectares)
6
Uccelliera
Montalcino winery foundation date:
1986
Brunello di Montalcino Vineyards (Hectares)
6
Pietroso
Montalcino winery foundation date:
1970
Brunello di Montalcino Vineyards (Hectares)
5
Siro Pacenti
Montalcino winery foundation date:
1970
Brunello di Montalcino Vineyards (Hectares)
24
Barbi
Montalcino winery foundation date:
1892
Brunello di Montalcino Vineyards (Hectares)
66
Lisini
Montalcino winery foundation date:
1750
Brunello di Montalcino Vineyards (Hectares)
21
San Polino
Montalcino winery foundation date:
1991
Brunello di Montalcino Vineyards (Hectares)
16
San Lorenzo
Montalcino winery foundation date:
1997
Brunello di Montalcino Vineyards (Hectares)
5
La Magia
Montalcino winery foundation date:
1979
Brunello di Montalcino Vineyards (Hectares)
18
Caprili
Montalcino winery foundation date:
1965
Brunello di Montalcino Vineyards (Hectares)
21
Castel Romitorio
Montalcino winery foundation date:
1984
Brunello di Montalcino Vineyards (Hectares)
15
Fornacina
Montalcino winery foundation date:
1981
Brunello di Montalcino Vineyards (Hectares)
5
Franco Pacenti
Montalcino winery foundation date:
1968
Brunello di Montalcino Vineyards (Hectares)
10
Tenuta del Buon Tempo
Montalcino winery foundation date:
2012
Brunello di Montalcino Vineyards (Hectares)
14
San Filippo
Montalcino winery foundation date:
1972
Brunello di Montalcino Vineyards (Hectares)
22
Argiano
Montalcino winery foundation date:
1980
Brunello di Montalcino Vineyards (Hectares)
57
Tiezzi
Montalcino winery foundation date:
1989
Brunello di Montalcino Vineyards (Hectares)
6
Patrizia Cencioni
Montalcino winery foundation date:
1989
Brunello di Montalcino Vineyards (Hectares)
9
La Rasina
Col di Lamo
Montalcino winery foundation date:
2003
Brunello di Montalcino Vineyards (Hectares)
9,5
Sesti
Montalcino winery foundation date:
1987
Brunello di Montalcino Vineyards (Hectares)
13
Donatella Cinelli Colombinini
Montalcino winery foundation date:
1998
Brunello di Montalcino Vineyards (Hectares)
23
Il Colle
Montalcino winery foundation date:
1978
Brunello di Montalcino Vineyards (Hectares)
11
Le Gode
Montalcino winery foundation date:
1960
Brunello di Montalcino Vineyards (Hectares)
16
Ciacci Piccolimini d’Aragona
Montalcino winery foundation date:
1983
Brunello di Montalcino Vineyards (Hectares)
55
Col d’Orcia
Montalcino winery foundation date:
1890
Brunello di Montalcino Vineyards (Hectares)
140
Cerbaiona
Montalcino winery foundation date:
1977
Brunello di Montalcino Vineyards (Hectares)
32
Montalcino winery foundation date:
1970
Brunello di Montalcino Vineyards (Hectares)
15
Sassetti Livio – Pertimali
Montalcino winery foundation date:
1967
Brunello di Montalcino Vineyards (Hectares)
16
Podere Le Ripi
Montalcino winery foundation date:
1984
Brunello di Montalcino Vineyards (Hectares)
31
Stella di Campalto
Montalcino winery foundation date:
1992
Brunello di Montalcino Vineyards (Hectares)
7
Il Paradiso di Manfredi
Montalcino winery foundation date:
1981
Brunello di Montalcino Vineyards (Hectares)
3
Caparzo
Montalcino winery foundation date:
1970
Brunello di Montalcino Vineyards (Hectares)
90
Giuseppe Gorelli
Montalcino winery foundation date:
2017
Brunello di Montalcino Vineyards (Hectares)
6
La Gerla
Montalcino winery foundation date:
1978
Brunello di Montalcino Vineyards (Hectares)
11,5
Fattoi
Montalcino winery foundation date:
1964
Brunello di Montalcino Vineyards (Hectares)
9
Casanuova delle Cerbaie
Montalcino winery foundation date:
1982
Brunello di Montalcino Vineyards (Hectares)
10
Banfi
Montalcino winery foundation date:
1978
Brunello di Montalcino Vineyards (Hectares)
173 Montalcino – (850 totali)
Fuligni
Montalcino winery foundation date:
1923
Brunello di Montalcino Vineyards (Hectares)
14
Collemattoni
Montalcino winery foundation date:
ND
Brunello di Montalcino Vineyards (Hectares)
11
Gianni Brunelli – Le Chiuse di Sotto
Montalcino winery foundation date:
1989
Brunello di Montalcino Vineyards (Hectares)
6,5
Il Poggione
Montalcino winery foundation date:
Fine ‘800
Brunello di Montalcino Vineyards (Hectares)
127
Costanti
Montalcino winery foundation date:
1870
Brunello di Montalcino Vineyards (Hectares)
20
Cupano
Montalcino winery foundation date:
1994
Brunello di Montalcino Vineyards (Hectares)
6,4
Donna Olga
Montalcino winery foundation date:
1975
Brunello di Montalcino Vineyards (Hectares)
11
Palazzo
Montalcino winery foundation date:
ND
Brunello di Montalcino Vineyards (Hectares)
12
Fanti
Montalcino winery foundation date:
1980
Brunello di Montalcino Vineyards (Hectares)
50
Molino di Sant”Antimo
Montalcino winery foundation date:
1980
Brunello di Montalcino Vineyards (Hectares)
11
Máté
Montalcino winery foundation date:
1996
Brunello di Montalcino Vineyards (Hectares)
6,5
Paradiso di Cacuci
Montalcino winery foundation date:
1964
Brunello di Montalcino Vineyards (Hectares)
6,5
Poggio Antico
Montalcino winery foundation date:
1976
Brunello di Montalcino Vineyards (Hectares)
35
Querce Bettina
Montalcino winery foundation date:
1992
Brunello di Montalcino Vineyards (Hectares)
2,4
Roberto Cipresso
Montalcino winery foundation date:
1995
Brunello di Montalcino Vineyards (Hectares)
6
Talenti
Montalcino winery foundation date:
1980
Brunello di Montalcino Vineyards (Hectares)
20
Tornesi
Montalcino winery foundation date:
1993
Brunello di Montalcino Vineyards (Hectares)
5
Verbena
Montalcino winery foundation date:
1985
Brunello di Montalcino Vineyards (Hectares)
10
Tenute Friggiali
Montalcino winery foundation date:
1975
Brunello di Montalcino Vineyards (Hectares)
43
Le Macioche
Montalcino winery foundation date:
1985
Brunello di Montalcino Vineyards (Hectares)
3,5
Paradiso di Frassina
Montalcino winery foundation date:
2000
Brunello di Montalcino Vineyards (Hectares)
4
Pian dell’Orino
Montalcino winery foundation date:
1997
Brunello di Montalcino Vineyards (Hectares)
6
Agostina Pieri
Montalcino winery foundation date:
1990
Brunello di Montalcino Vineyards (Hectares)
11
Albatreti
Montalcino winery foundation date:
1995
Brunello di Montalcino Vineyards (Hectares)
5
Camigliano
Montalcino winery foundation date:
1986
Brunello di Montalcino Vineyards (Hectares)
50 Montalcino (530 totali)
Casisano
Montalcino winery foundation date:
1997
Brunello di Montalcino Vineyards (Hectares)
22 (242 totali)
Corte Pavone
Montalcino winery foundation date:
1996
Brunello di Montalcino Vineyards (Hectares)
19
Cortonesi
Montalcino winery foundation date:
1990
Brunello di Montalcino Vineyards (Hectares)
56
La Fiorita
Montalcino winery foundation date:
1992
Brunello di Montalcino Vineyards (Hectares)
9
La Fornace
Montalcino winery foundation date:
1964
Brunello di Montalcino Vineyards (Hectares)
4,5
Lambardi
Montalcino winery foundation date:
1973
Brunello di Montalcino Vineyards (Hectares)
7
Podere Giardino
Montalcino winery foundation date:
2003
Brunello di Montalcino Vineyards (Hectares)
4,5
Poggio Landi
Montalcino winery foundation date:
2012
Brunello di Montalcino Vineyards (Hectares)
74 (330 totali)
Sesta di Sopra
Montalcino winery foundation date:
1999
Brunello di Montalcino Vineyards (Hectares)
4
Val di Suga
Montalcino winery foundation date:
1969
Brunello di Montalcino Vineyards (Hectares)
55
Belpoggio
Montalcino winery foundation date:
2005
Brunello di Montalcino Vineyards (Hectares)
10
Renieri
Montalcino winery foundation date:
1998
Brunello di Montalcino Vineyards (Hectares)
30
La Palazzetta
Montalcino winery foundation date:
1988
Brunello di Montalcino Vineyards (Hectares)
20
Corte dei Venti
Montalcino winery foundation date:
1943
Brunello di Montalcino Vineyards (Hectares)
5
Armilla
Montalcino winery foundation date:
1980
Brunello di Montalcino Vineyards (Hectares)
5
Cava d’Onice
Montalcino winery foundation date:
2005
Ettari Vitati
5
San Guglielmo
Montalcino winery foundation date:
2000
Brunello di Montalcino Vineyards (Hectares)
1,5
Beatesca
Montalcino winery foundation date:
2011
Brunello di Montalcino Vineyards (Hectares)
5
Brizio
Montalcino winery foundation date:
2013
Brunello di Montalcino Vineyards (Hectares)
40 (341 totali)
Sallicutti
Montalcino winery foundation date:
1990
Brunello di Montalcino Vineyards (Hectares)
4
San Polo
Montalcino winery foundation date:
2007 (Allegrini)
Brunello di Montalcino Vineyards (Hectares)
16 (240 totali)
Tassi
Montalcino winery foundation date:
2004
Brunello di Montalcino Vineyards (Hectares)
4
Silvio Nardi
Montalcino winery foundation date:
1950
Brunello di Montalcino Vineyards (Hectares)
80
Terre Nere
Montalcino winery foundation date:
1997
Brunello di Montalcino Vineyards (Hectares)
12
Campogiovanni
Montalcino winery foundation date:
1978
Brunello di Montalcino Vineyards (Hectares)
23 – 140 (totali)
La Poderina
Montalcino winery foundation date:
1988
Brunello di Montalcino Vineyards (Hectares)
37
Fonterenza
Montalcino winery foundation date:
1999
Brunello di Montalcino Vineyards (Hectares)
4,2
Fattoria del Pino
Montalcino winery foundation date:
2000
Brunello di Montalcino Vineyards (Hectares)
6
What are the best Brunello di Montalcino Wines?
What are the best Brunello di Montalcino? Choosing is an arduous undertaking, which however is inevitably subject to the limits of a subjective opinion, which as such, by definition, is deficient and arbitrary.
We have simply drawn up a list of our favorite interpretations according to our evaluations. However, it remains essential to underline that wine was not born as astatus symbol, to be exhibited or shown off coram populo.
But to get excited and be shared in a genuine way with the people we love, connecting to contingent situations and the unrepeatable and intimate moments of our lives.
Therefore, we invite you to visit the companies and get to know the producers who produce wines in their uniqueness, so that you can discover and independently choose the wine that canbe counted among your personal favorite wines for you. If you have had the patience to read this far, I thank you for your attention, but now is the time to fill the glasses and cut off distant hopes, and therefore:
