La Fiorita

Riserva Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese

9.312 ratings
9.43 pro ratings
Montalcino, Siena, Tuscany, Italy
Sangiovese
Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Beef, Venison, White Rice, Potato, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Pasta, Herbs, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Pungent Cheese, Chicken, Salami & Prosciutto, Soft Cheese, Duck, Tomato-Based, Pork, Chili & Hot Spicy, Lamb, Turkey, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
John Needham CSW

Not sure what others who have had this reservation are talking about. I just had the 2001 and this wine aged to perfection, cooler was light, brick, Georgia clay, yet the flavors where top notch. Lucky to have it, had their 2011 Brunelo the other day and that is nails as well.

Not sure what others who have had this reservation are talking about. I just had the 2001 and this wine aged to perfection, cooler was light, brick, Georgia clay, yet the flavors where top notch. Lucky to have it, had their 2011 Brunelo the other day and that is nails as well.

1 person found it helpfulAug 26th, 2017
Benjamin Silver

Castelnuovo dell'abate area of Montalcino, new style softness, alcohol has to be high 14's or above. Would have enjoyed this more at a younger age with more fruit in the balance buffering alcohol. Still nice meaty, iron style.

Castelnuovo dell'abate area of Montalcino, new style softness, alcohol has to be high 14's or above. Would have enjoyed this more at a younger age with more fruit in the balance buffering alcohol. Still nice meaty, iron style.

Nov 10th, 2015
Blair Campomizzi

16 yrs in the bottle. Earthy with hints of anise and currant. A few more Italian wines like this and I might have to start stocking up.

16 yrs in the bottle. Earthy with hints of anise and currant. A few more Italian wines like this and I might have to start stocking up.

Jan 8th, 2018
Stephen Mandy

Brunello at perfection - fabulous vintage at full maturity! A delight to drink with such soft tannin and vibrant fruit.

Brunello at perfection - fabulous vintage at full maturity! A delight to drink with such soft tannin and vibrant fruit.

Oct 23rd, 2016
Chris Cass

Just starting to stretch into that perfect retirement

Just starting to stretch into that perfect retirement

Feb 24th, 2016
Vincent O'Brien

2001 smooth approachable with beautiful aromas. Definitely ready.

2001 smooth approachable with beautiful aromas. Definitely ready.

Jan 10th, 2016
Jay Monahan

2001 Brunello. Super smooth, distinctly Italian.

2001 Brunello. Super smooth, distinctly Italian.

Nov 22nd, 2012
Greg Primeau

Greg had this 12 years ago

Greg had this 12 years ago

Feb 20th, 2013
Joseph Gannon

Joseph had this 4 years ago

Joseph had this 4 years ago

Sep 30th, 2020
Mark Gaydos

Mark had this 5 years ago

Mark had this 5 years ago

Sep 20th, 2019