The Magic of Brunello

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Published 2020-07-15
The Magic of Brunello is a new JamesSuckling.com production filmed by James Orr which is about the history of one of Italy's best and most expensive wines, and the region it comes from. The town of Montalcino is a small medieval village located in the province of Siena. The wine district has one of the warmest and driest climates in Tuscany with the grapes in the area ripening up to a week earlier than in nearby Montepulciano. Brunello is a red wine that was first made in the Montalcino area in the early 14th century. The name Brunello evolved into the designation of the wine produced with 100 percent Sangiovese.

The documentary features interviews from six leading winemakers who are dedicated to making Brunello di Montalcino one of the great red wines of the world. These include Tancredi Biondi Santi from Biondi Santi, Giacomo Neri from Casanova di Neri, Lamberto Frescobaldi from CastelGiocondo, Daniel Fabbro from San Polino, Vincenzo Abbruzzese from Valdicava and Enrico Viglierchio from Castello Banfi.
All Comments (21)
  • @shane_2337
    I have a 1983 biondi santi riserva, im keeping it for when i retire, its the same age as both my wife and i
  • @hxl6162
    Italy is indeed a paradise for the wine lovers
  • @denisevulliet7332
    Brunello di Montalcino is my absolute favorite wine 🍷❤️🍷❤️🍷❤️🍷❤️
  • @EricZeak
    I just got back from a trip to Montalcino, and I fell in love with Brunello.
  • Castello di Banfi is definitely famous for its wine and to stay in perfect Dolce Vita Style. Moreover, it has some great Etruscan treasures on its premises. We stayed there last year to create a video ourselves. It was right after lockdown and we had the entire castle for ourselves. It was an incredible fairytale. Montalcino itself I know already because of our friends of the San Polino and Piombaia vineyards. I really appreciate the earthy taste of the Brunello wines. In particular, the Helichrysum herbs responsible for an extraordinary taste. But above all Montalcino has such a great atmosphere. I hope to be back soon,
  • @NT-LTS
    Brunello is one of my favorite wines. Casanova, Valdicava, and Salvioni are the ones I love most. 2010 Corretalto and Tenuta Nuova are amazing. I still have 2001 Madona del Piano which I should be drinking soon. And just bought a case of 2016 Salvioni. I have tried about 15-20 Brunello from different makers, all have their own styles, all different. Even though they share the same name or classification, they are all so different. I still have yet to try Soldera though.
  • @mr.g3588
    Italy is just stunningly beautiful. C-19 please just go away.
  • @hawkeye943
    I got to visit this area last year. Wonderful place blessed with fantastic wine!
  • @rossboss1
    Excellent video - really enjoyed hearing the words from theGabbro family at San Polino!
  • @MarcosRoberto-sb7tm
    Muito bom !!!! Eu já tive o privilégio de ir a Montacino ! É maravilhoso
  • @oskarj3863
    Fantastic video. Brunello is by far my favorite wine, and I'm lucky to live in Firenze, so close to where it's made. This documentary is super instructive and taught me a lot, now I have even more respect for these bottles. Ottimo lavoro, bravo!
  • @mediastarguest
    The land under vine of all the cantine are special but the Valdicava vineyards look exceptional, and that idea to introduce horses is radical !