Pietranera

Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese

8.915 ratings
9.01 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
Aaron Means

Not as big as top Brunellos go, but medium weighted with mushroom and leather notes with good sangio fruit.

Not as big as top Brunellos go, but medium weighted with mushroom and leather notes with good sangio fruit.

1 person found it helpfulMar 15th, 2014
Ronald LaMascus

Definitely worth the wait! Some folks said this vintage was at its peak several years ago but my patience is being rewarded!! Again, the cork was unbelievably tight but with perseverance a good waiters friend, finally wrestled it out without breaking. This wine definitely needs some air and time to settle down and get the full flavor and taste restored. I can taste parmigiana regganio, bruschetta, high grade EVOO and balsamic with a crusty bread. Veal and tomato sauce, even Osso Buco. I love Brunello and while this is not considered a top iteration, it’s still definitely worth drinking.

Definitely worth the wait! Some folks said this vintage was at its peak several years ago but my patience is being rewarded!! Again, the cork was unbelievably tight but with perseverance a good waiters friend, finally wrestled it out without breaking. This wine definitely needs some air and time to settle down and get the full flavor and taste restored. I can taste parmigiana regganio, bruschetta, high grade EVOO and balsamic with a crusty bread. Veal and tomato sauce, even Osso Buco. I love Brunello and while this is not considered a top iteration, it’s still definitely worth drinking.

Apr 12th, 2023
Ronald LaMascus

Tight, light and bright! Once you get the cork removed (without a doubt the most difficult cork I have ever encountered), the first mouthful is obviously a reminder this wine needs air, some time to breathe and patience to encounter the full dimensions of its beauty. While feeling light in the mouth, the flavors catch up and explode starting with the tongue and moving back to the throat. All of the expected and anticipated Brunello characteristics are present in varying degrees but this wine needs a few more years in the bottle to be at its peak.

Tight, light and bright! Once you get the cork removed (without a doubt the most difficult cork I have ever encountered), the first mouthful is obviously a reminder this wine needs air, some time to breathe and patience to encounter the full dimensions of its beauty. While feeling light in the mouth, the flavors catch up and explode starting with the tongue and moving back to the throat. All of the expected and anticipated Brunello characteristics are present in varying degrees but this wine needs a few more years in the bottle to be at its peak.

Jul 6th, 2020
Joe DAscoli

Good with pizza

Good with pizza

Apr 18th, 2020
John Zuzek

This 2004 Brunello is drinking beautifully right now. Dark fruits with herbal notes and some anise.

This 2004 Brunello is drinking beautifully right now. Dark fruits with herbal notes and some anise.

Mar 12th, 2018
John Zuzek

We had this with flank steak Italiano. It worked beautifully. Somewhat light-bodied for a Brunello, but absolutely delicious nonetheless. Typical mushroom, tart cherry and tobacco notes for a Sangio.

We had this with flank steak Italiano. It worked beautifully. Somewhat light-bodied for a Brunello, but absolutely delicious nonetheless. Typical mushroom, tart cherry and tobacco notes for a Sangio.

Jan 29th, 2018
BaroloDude

Much better than a few years ago. Rich and smooth style but clearly Brunello. Nice nose. #Pietranera 2004

Much better than a few years ago. Rich and smooth style but clearly Brunello. Nice nose. #Pietranera 2004

Oct 6th, 2017
Mike Holzer

Cherry, full bodied. Minimal tannins. Drinking great now. Would not hold much longer

Cherry, full bodied. Minimal tannins. Drinking great now. Would not hold much longer

Sep 28th, 2014
Tim Burke

Corked

Corked

Jan 6th, 2013
Francisco Tezen

Francisco had this 5 years ago

Francisco had this 5 years ago

Jan 13th, 2020