Great Italian Wines: BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO

[@000MidnightSun]

I love how your dog casually appears in videos!

[@NoSediment]

He knows when the camera is on, and then all of the sudden he wants to climb in my lap. Never does that when we are not filming . 🤷‍♀️

[@BernhardSchwarz-xs8kp]

Now you open a totally new topic about wine. How do you pair wines with dogs to amplify the enjoyment you have with your best friend? Which wine goes with a "poodle" and which one is a better match with a "German Shepherd". Just never blame the dog if you have a hang over.

[@jeanclaude4]

I've had Il Greppo Riserva Biondi Santi and it's a magical wine. Only approachable after 20 years in bottle. Few of us have time and money on our hands. Good recommendations for affordability!

[@nadiamansour3047]

Agnes… loved your video. Picked and served your favorite Brunello (la Magia) for our dinner party. YOU MADE US LOOK LIKE GENIUSES !!!

[@NoSediment]

Thank You! ✨ Wow, great, I am happy this wine is available where You are, because unfortunately not in my country. 😞 Did You enjoy it as much as I did?

[@scottbetts67]

great video. thank you. great to see the dog comes in to make sure everything is ok. Keep going!

[@NoSediment]

Thank You! 🙌 Cheers and Happy New Year! 🍾

[@EricZeak]

I visited Montalcino in the Autumn of 2020 and fell in love! It was that trip that made me really passionate about wine. Your video made me think of those amazing memories. I think sometime soon I'll have to open up one of the Brunellos that I have saved away.

[@NoSediment]

Wow, I am glad to hear that! What are the producers, that You love/or have stacked up? 😀

[@EricZeak]

@@NoSediment Castiglion del Bosco and Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona. Also, we stayed at a place called Villa le Prata and bought some of their wine.

[@numanuma20]

So cool!

[@tarekabdel-hamid2226]

Enjoyed your video… and appreciate your ADDED INSIGHTS on quality producers and personal favorites. Happy to report your La Magia was enjoyed by all at dinner tonight.

[@NoSediment]

Thank You’ 🙏🏻 I really hope You liked it. It has been a while though, since I tasted La Magia. Any comments?

[@tarekhamid3882]

@@NoSediment Was not as tannic as some other Brunello's I've tried (e.g., Casanova di Neri). Nice acidity that completed our meal.

[@charliefrago1380]

really like your simple explanations of the Name, etc.

[@NoSediment]

Thank You! That means I have achieved what I was hoping for!✨🍾🥂 Cheers!

[@9557catfish]

I really love Brunello wines. I would not say it is the best Brunello I have ever tasted, but Campogiovanni from San Felice is somewhat special for me. I used to be an ordinary guy who purchases wines only from supermarket time to time and consume within a month. But I had a chance to keep Campogiovanni BdM for an extra few years and opened it when my friends visited in New Year's Eve - it was a blast!! I first experienced how the wine evolves in the bottle and I will never forget the moment 😌😌 (btw, I love La Magia as well. I think it is one of the few gems left in affordable price tag compare to the other BdMs).

[@NoSediment]

Campogiovanni I also do enjoy, it is well respected producer. If I am not mistaken his grapes are mostly sourced from hotter part of the Montalcino, therefore I have found that in recent years I prefer cooler vintages. ✨ Also La Magia -> great wine! 💯

[@Gucci_Nomad]

Omg Im so glad you made this video! I have been eying a 2016 vintage since I started to get into wine! It’ll be the most money I ever sent on wine but it’ll be a great start to my age worthy collection!

[@NoSediment]

I am really happy You like it! Cheers! Brunello are great wines to stack up! ✨💥🍷

[@Gucci_Nomad]

Salude hermosa 🥂

[@paulwhitehead1190]

Another fantastic video Agnese!!! Loving your content. More please!!!!

[@NoSediment]

Thank You Paul! 🙏🏻🥂

[@didiervacher4031]

Hello Agnes, First of all thanks for sharing your passion. I'm a big fan of Brunello di Montalcino and I totally agree with your selection. "La Magia" is amazing, and Il Poggione" has consistent quality. Can I suggest you to try, if it's not already done : Lisini ( very classic style) La Rasina ( very modern style) and Albatreti ( very confidential) but the BEST for my taste.... See you soon in an other video ... PS: Love your dog, it's so cute....😉 Didier

[@NoSediment]

Thank You for Your lovely comment and compliment. 🥂✨ I have tried Lisini, but not the other ones, I will be sure to check them. Thank You for sharing Your thoughts on these wines! 😉🍷

[@michaelblum3973]

Great Video - very concise. Thanks!

[@NoSediment]

Thank You! Happy You enjoyed it! 😉

[@numanuma20]

I like Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona but if I am going for Sangiovese, it’s usually Chianti Classico and if I can find one, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. They may not be 100% Sangiovese but they are excellent and affordable options that can age well.

[@NoSediment]

I agree, they are great wines and definitely offer freshness and for a great bargain! 🍷

[@WillemAnema]

Came for the video, stayed for the doggo!

[@waterpure8964]

I can't forget my first BDM. I thought it would be similar like chianti classico. But BDM have a lot of layers of flavour. thank you for your detailed explaination.

[@NoSediment]

Thank You for the comment. 🙏🏻 Do You remember the producer as well? It would nice to know which one was it, that left such an impression

[@waterpure8964]

@@NoSediment Same as your one(right) FRESCOBALDI. I am learning wine and finding what I like, but I could find one of my fav wines in your contents(MAZZEI Chianti classico, fonterutoli).

[@NickS-zv7py]

Just a reminder that the grape used in the wine is also called Sangiovese grosso.

[@NoSediment]

It used to be believed. But I think that for a while now, due to DNA testing, it has been proven that genetically they are the same - so not a different grape variety, no!

[@NickS-zv7py]

@@NoSediment they are…no doubt ! just an added condiment

[@ludwigzortea6295]

OMG Agnes, I love your Videos su much. You should come to Austria and make Videos about Grüner Veltliner and Riesling Fromm Wachau. Where do you live in general? Ludwig ❤️

[@NoSediment]

Dear Ludwig, thank You for Your support. Wachau is one of my favourite white wine regions, and not only in Austria. I should definitely visit it again very soon. I am based in Riga, Latvia. So not that far away. ✨🥂

[@ludwigzortea6295]

@@NoSediment Dean Agnes, thanks a lot for your quick answer. I am member of the Board of Austrian Sommelier Associatin, responsible for Finance and Sponsoring. Whenever you plan a visite to Austria, please let me know. We can arrange something together and I can help you to get Access to all Austrian Winemakers you want. Are you on Facebok? Ludwig

[@NoSediment]

@@ludwigzortea6295 thank You. I actually try to visit Austria quite often, because I am in love with their white wines. Yes, You can find me under Agnese Gintere in facebook. And I will definitely let You know, the next time I am planning a visit. Hopefully this autumn! 🤞

[@koalabear5286]

Do you find the markups of riservas worth it or do you think they are overoaked and overpriced?

[@NoSediment]

It depends on the producer. 😅 Brunello di Montalcino Riservas have one of the longest ageing requirements, and I think because of that some wines tend to loose fruit, by the time they are in the shelfs 😢😢😢 But overall, if the quality (fruit concentration) is there and it might not be every year, these wines are really worth it. Yes, I think that for Riservas it really depends on the quality of vintage as well! 🤔

[@Le_Chambertin]

Hi Agnes do you have any particular experience for Soldera and salvioni any specific time frame to open the bottle? I recently purchased 2015 soldera and 2016 salvioni

[@NoSediment]

Both great producers (even legendary) -> 2015 is quite warm vintage (hot even) and I would probably open it sooner than 2016. But from these producers: 10-15 years, or even all 20 would be all good. 2016 is amazing vintage, definitely offering more freshness than 2015. That should hold for long. Great wines You have, no doubt! 🙌🍷 Cheers!

[@marcotudini9052]

Ciao...thank you for your content... Just to precise that Sangiovese grown at is best only in Toscany ...in other regions is almost impossible to find Best compliment to your channel Ciao

[@michaelsleutz3502]

Ive had Rosso di montalcino a few times and it always seems very light and not as complex as a brunello. Am I the only one who feels this way?

[@NoSediment]

Yes, You are totally right. I guess I didn’t elaborate that in the video. It is usually quite light and fruit forward red wine. And only from the top producers and from declassified Brunello fruit can one expect wine closer in style to Brunello.

[@michaelsleutz3502]

What kind of producers would you recommend?

[@NoSediment]

@@michaelsleutz3502 there are not a lot of those, that I have tasted, but I do like Biondi-Santi and Il Marroneto! 😉

[@Gucci_Nomad]

Have you heard of Castello Romitorio Burnello di Montalcino?? Would you recommend it, if so?

[@NoSediment]

Yes, I would totally recommend it, it is a beautiful Brunello. I included it in my wine list, when I was still working on the floor. 😉

[@brnttptr]

Would you say that most Brunello's can be enjoyed from purchase ? or is it best to check with a wine vintage drinking guide( e.g. Robert Parkers) for the best year to start drinking from ?

[@NoSediment]

This might be unpopular opinion, but I truly believe that most of wines can be drunk after their release. It is matter of what kind of style each enjoys. Fresh, rich and bold or already showing tertiary aromas, maybe even less fruit? And a great wine will be drinking nicely at its release and also later. It is never, that wine is undrinkable now, yet it would develop into something great with age. 😳 Sorry for the long answer. 🤷‍♂️

[@alessandrogiovannini-papar3592]

u forgot Gianfranco Soldera Sweetheart ...btw amazing job

[@NoSediment]

Indeed, great, sorry, Epic Producer! 🤦‍♀️

[@user-yt3uq8uk6x]

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[@soyokase]

Fuligni BdM is great, too.

[@NoSediment]

Good point, however a little bit towards the pricey side. 🍷

[@Le_Chambertin]

Fuligni is great

[@eymerichinquisitore9022]

Casanova di Neri has been highly awarded by international guides for 20 years, in fact in this period it has tripled the price of its 4 Brunellos, from the base to the Cerretalto reserve, but are you sure that these wines are 100% Sangiovese? We should forget the guides and taste them personally.

[@NoSediment]

Casanova di Neri is a beautiful producer, I agree! 🍷 I am sure Brunello must be made from 100% Sangiovese, by law!😉 However, there have been incidents in the past, when some highly scored wines (Brunellos) turned out to be spiced up with other grapes. 🤷‍♂️ I doubt top producers do that nowadays. 😬

[@eymerichinquisitore9022]

@@NoSediment They do that of course and if you know Sangiovese from Montalcino you can have no doubts.Then I think that in the US you got to know Brunello thanks to Banfi and I understand everything. 😉

[@user-rd8nc7nl4f]

hello nice to meet could you give me permission to use your videos for my website they would only be for educational perpouse

[@NoSediment]

Can You please contact me via email? 🙏🏻🙏🏻 You should be able to find it on my KZbin profile. 🍷

[@nataliejudt7001]

So inspirational. Don't get left behind > P r o m o s m !!!

[@tada3922]

I watched a few of her vidios. Beautiful girl, but too many movements of hands.

[@NoSediment]

Latest videos should be better, please give one more chance! 😉

[@robertomangioni9272]

Brunellos are in general quite good, much better than the in general quite mediocre Chiantis

[@beezergutler5488]

I have a couple of bottles of 2015 La Magia but I don’t know when is the best time to open them.

[@NoSediment]

2015 was a hot vintage, and that means elevated (sometimes out of balance) alcohol. I checked for You - La Magia vineyards are facing south east, however at the elevation of 400-450m which provides some cooling effects. I think of La Magia as a great producer and even though I have not tasted 2015 vintage, I would guess it should be drinking nicely now and after some 8-10 years. 😉

[@beezergutler5488]

@@NoSediment wow thank you for your reply, I appreciate it. Maybe I will wait another year or two just to make sure 😉