Montalcino

Brunello di Montalcino – the King of Tuscany in your glass

There are wine regions that you know, and then there is Montalcino. Anyone who has ever had a real Brunello di Montalcino in their glass – that deep ruby red, that scent of cherries, leather, tobacco, and dried herbs – immediately understands why this small hill town south of Siena commands awe in the wine world. Here, at an altitude of around 500 meters in the middle of the Tuscan Maremma, one of the world's great red wines is created.

Character and taste: Power with elegance

Brunello di Montalcino is vinified exclusively from the Sangiovese clone variant Brunello – single-varietal, uncompromising, characterful. What distinguishes it from other Sangiovese wines is its extraordinary depth and longevity. In the glass, you will find dark berry fruit, violets, cedar wood, and a fine mineral spice. The tannins are present but silky – the result of long maturation in large wooden barrels. Those looking for a more accessible entry into the world of Montalcino should reach for the Rosso di Montalcino: the same character, younger and fresher, with less maturation time.

Origin and production: Strict rules, great wines

The DOCG regulations for Brunello di Montalcino are among the strictest in Italy. At least five years of maturation – including two years in wooden barrels and four months in the bottle – are mandatory before a Brunello can even be brought to market. For the Riserva, it is even six years. This patience pays off: good Brunelli continue to develop over decades and are among the most age-worthy wines in the world.

Food recommendations: When the wine ennobles the food

A Brunello di Montalcino demands dishes that are up to its stature. Classic and unbeatable:

• Bistecca alla Fiorentina – the T-bone steak from the Chianina cattle
• Braised wild boar leg or venison ragù
• Aged hard cheeses like Pecorino Stagionato or Parmigiano Reggiano
• Truffle dishes and hearty pasta with meat sugo

Serve the Rosso di Montalcino slightly cooler (16–17 °C) and combine it wonderfully with antipasti, grilled vegetables, or a rustic Ribollita.

Order Brunello di Montalcino online at Vinoscout

In our assortment, you will find 31 wines from Montalcino – from accessible entry-level wines to true cellar legends. The price range extends from starting at 12.40 euros up to 121.85 euros for special bottles. Among the most purchased wines are the Castello Banfi Brunello di Montalcino DOCG (starting at 29.95 euros) and the Val di Suga Brunello di Montalcino (starting at 29.95 euros) – both an excellent introduction to the topic. Those who want to delve deeper will find true character wines from renowned houses with the Argiano Brunello di Montalcino (51.95 euros), the Castelgiocondo from Frescobaldi (49.80 euros), or the Vigna Spuntali from Val di Suga (54.90 euros). For relaxed everyday life, we recommend the Castello Banfi Rosso di Montalcino (starting at 14.50 euros) – great Montalcino feeling without a long wait.

Discover our selection now and order your Brunello di Montalcino online with ease – directly from the heart of Tuscany to your home.