BRUNELLO walk-around tasting

Winemaker Ferruccio Biondi-Santi was responsible for producing the first Brunello di Montalcino in 1865 – an archetype for the styles we know today. Ferruccio’s offspring maintained a monopoly on Brunello production until after World War II.

The esteemed reputation of their wines, along with successful plantings by the Banfi company during the 1960s, motivated others to follow suit. Today, there are over 200 estates that make Brunello di Montalcino, many of which are among the most fashionable and collectable wines in the world.

In terms of terroir, situated about 25 miles south of Siena and 30 miles from the Mediterranean Sea, vineyards planted along the Montalcino hillsides enjoy warm, dry summers cooled by maritime breezes – ideal conditions for viticulture. 

I am very pleased to welcome nine of Brunello’s top estates to the Club for a walk-around tasting led by Walter Speller, Italian Correspondent for JancisRobinson.com. Walter will guide Members through the various ‘sub zones’ in a fascinating tasting of the latest releases of 2016 Rosso di Montalcino, 2013 Brunello and 2012 Brunello Riserva complemented by a flight of older Brunello vintages.

We will welcome:

Tancredi Biondi Santi – Biondi Santi
Francesco Buffi – Baricci
Viola Gorelli – Le Potazzine
Amedeo Cencioni – Capanna
Francesco Ripacciol- Canalicchio di Sopra
Sebastian Nasello – Le Ripi
Giovanni Neri – Casanova di Neri
Riccardo Talenti – Talenti
Tommaso Cortonesi – Cortonesi