I had some 2011 Biondi-Santi a few weeks ago at an italian restaurant and it was one of the best wines I've ever had. Paired incredibly well with Veal Osso Buco.
We drink Brunello quite often at our wine club. A producer I would like to shout out is Val di Suga, they have some quite interesting single vineyard expressions of Brunello.
Joseph: I am not sure they singlehandedly did this but they are the producer known for elevating Brunello to its current status. Going backwards, most wines produced several hundred centuries ago was sweet, then white....at some point, red wines started to be produced in the region and then I think Biondi Santi came along to age and distinguish the Sangiovese clone from other grape varietals. Cheers!
Hi Trophy. I plan on purchasing 2010 Vittorio Tascarelli Brunello Montalcino at Total Wine. But I'm a little circumspect because the cost is only $59.99. I would think because of the good 2010 vintage that it would be $100 or $120. The 2016 Brunello , which is another good vintage for Brunello, is going for $99 dollars which seems right. I'm just curious how the 2010 could be marked at $60 dollars. Does this price point seem right to you?
lioninthenight: please see my Brunello playlist and in particular my Introduction to Brunello. Not all Brunello is the same or has to be expensive. My theory is the best Brunello is at the top of the hill so by contract, Brunello at the bottom of the hill is not as good in terms of the quality of the grapes. But these at the bottom of the hill would be less expensive and more expressive early. So I can't find much info about Tascarelli but I would venture a guess it is low altitude or takes grapes from all across Brunello. I am sure it fine to drink but it won't be the same experience as a 2010 Biondi Santi. 2010 is a great vintage for Brunello but that doesn't mean every 2010 Brunello is exceptional just as not every Brunello for an off vintage is bad. It probably is drinking decent now but probably won't get any better. But you should drink and see what you think. Then buy a nore expensive Brunello and see if you can tell the difference. I have a few reviews of value Brunello and I think they drink well but don't have the same complexity and depth of flavors as some higher end Brunellos. Cheers!
I’ve had two of the three Brunello’s on your table….. not hard to guess which one I haven’t tried. One day when prices return to normal I may spring for a Biondi. In the meantime, there are plenty other beautiful wines to try.
nosyrosie: thank you for viewing my video. In fact, I have tasted all of them and did separate reviews of each of them. Just use the search tool on my channel to see my in depth review of each. My videos are normally 15 minutes long so if I were to taste all 3 of these, this video would be a hour long! Please like, subscribe and keep watching. Cheers!
excellent, only tried several vintages and I have to say, even with such a legendary winery with such high prices, quality still varies@@TrophyWineHunter
@@Ruirspirul Yes, you are correct...that is my experience also. Having said that, even though there is variation, it is still a pretty decent wine in any vintage. Cheers!
@@TrophyWineHunter true but for the price we are paying, “decent” should not be enough… having said that, their entry level Roso is almost always increible😅
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I had some 2011 Biondi-Santi a few weeks ago at an italian restaurant and it was one of the best wines I've ever had. Paired incredibly well with Veal Osso Buco.
citysmasher: I agree. Incredible wine. Please like, subscribe and keep watching. Cheers!
We drink Brunello quite often at our wine club. A producer I would like to shout out is Val di Suga, they have some quite interesting single vineyard expressions of Brunello.
Henri: thanks for the info...I will look for this producer but I don't think we see them in B.C. Cheers!
So Biondi-Santi took the wines of Montalcino from being "Field Blends" to single varietal oak cask aged wines to make them distinct from Chianti?
Joseph: I am not sure they singlehandedly did this but they are the producer known for elevating Brunello to its current status. Going backwards, most wines produced several hundred centuries ago was sweet, then white....at some point, red wines started to be produced in the region and then I think Biondi Santi came along to age and distinguish the Sangiovese clone from other grape varietals. Cheers!
Love the breakdown. Brunello was one of the first wines I really enjoyed. Still have yet to try Biondi Santi's Sangiovese clone!
Cheers!
Hi Trophy. I plan on purchasing 2010 Vittorio Tascarelli Brunello Montalcino at Total Wine. But I'm a little circumspect because the cost is only $59.99. I would think because of the good 2010 vintage that it would be $100 or $120. The 2016 Brunello , which is another good vintage for Brunello, is going for $99 dollars which seems right. I'm just curious how the 2010 could be marked at $60 dollars. Does this price point seem right to you?
lioninthenight: please see my Brunello playlist and in particular my Introduction to Brunello. Not all Brunello is the same or has to be expensive. My theory is the best Brunello is at the top of the hill so by contract, Brunello at the bottom of the hill is not as good in terms of the quality of the grapes. But these at the bottom of the hill would be less expensive and more expressive early. So I can't find much info about Tascarelli but I would venture a guess it is low altitude or takes grapes from all across Brunello. I am sure it fine to drink but it won't be the same experience as a 2010 Biondi Santi.
2010 is a great vintage for Brunello but that doesn't mean every 2010 Brunello is exceptional just as not every Brunello for an off vintage is bad. It probably is drinking decent now but probably won't get any better.
But you should drink and see what you think. Then buy a nore expensive Brunello and see if you can tell the difference. I have a few reviews of value Brunello and I think they drink well but don't have the same complexity and depth of flavors as some higher end Brunellos. Cheers!
@@TrophyWineHunter Thank you!
@@Lioninthenight 😀😀
I’ve had two of the three Brunello’s on your table….. not hard to guess which one I haven’t tried. One day when prices return to normal I may spring for a Biondi. In the meantime, there are plenty other beautiful wines to try.
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Thank you for posting your video. Why not taste one of them?
nosyrosie: thank you for viewing my video. In fact, I have tasted all of them and did separate reviews of each of them. Just use the search tool on my channel to see my in depth review of each. My videos are normally 15 minutes long so if I were to taste all 3 of these, this video would be a hour long! Please like, subscribe and keep watching. Cheers!
I havent got any brunello, but its smaller brother rosso is very good
fuentemayor: I agree. Rosso is a good place to start for value Brunello. Cheers!
which vintage of biondi santi is that? I hope its not 2018😅
lluirispuir: no, it is 2012 so almost ready to start hitting its drinking window. Cheers!
excellent, only tried several vintages and I have to say, even with such a legendary winery with such high prices, quality still varies@@TrophyWineHunter
@@Ruirspirul Yes, you are correct...that is my experience also. Having said that, even though there is variation, it is still a pretty decent wine in any vintage. Cheers!
@@TrophyWineHunter true but for the price we are paying, “decent” should not be enough… having said that, their entry level Roso is almost always increible😅
@@Ruirspirul never tried their rosso. I should try to find it. Cheers!
I had the 2010 Biondi and it was good but not worth the hype.
Jonnhy: good to know. Maybe it needs a few more years? Or was it fully mature already. Cheers!