Vintage Character Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2019, Giuseppe Gorelli, is a pure Sangiovese from one of Tuscany’s most revered appellations. The 2019 vintage is widely regarded as outstanding in Montalcino: a balanced growing season with steady warmth and cooling night temperatures helped deliver fruit with both depth and precision. Sourced from the northern sector of Montalcino, this wine draws distinction from a cooler, more ventilated zone that often gives Brunello extra lift, brightness, and finely etched structure.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing The Wine Advocate awarded this wine 94 points, underscoring its poise and pedigree. The nose opens with vivid red cherry, wild strawberry, violet, and blood orange, followed by subtler notes of rose, licorice, dried herbs, and stony earth. On the palate it is full yet graceful, with bright acidity, firm but polished tannins, and a savory mineral thread that carries through a long, composed finish. It pairs beautifully with grilled lamb chops, porcini mushroom risotto, or roast duck with herbs.
Winery Background Giuseppe Gorelli is highly respected in Montalcino as an agronomist and advisor who eventually turned to his own label to present a personal vision of Brunello centered on finesse rather than sheer weight. His philosophy favors clarity of site and balance, with careful fruit selection and a traditional élevage in large Slavonian oak botti that preserves Sangiovese’s purity. The result is a benchmark-minded Brunello that speaks in a measured, transparent voice, combining classical structure with uncommon elegance.