The stunning Le Chiuse 2021 Brunello shows great intensity and structure as well as the elegant restraint the estate is known for.
—98 points, Kerin O'Keefe · 2021
Certified organic
Scores & awardsVintage shown where it differs · nothing padded
“Dark yet supple… Shows terrific harmony and a long aftertaste.”95 · Wine Spectator · 2021
“…a lovely wine and one of my favorites from a vintage that is not always easy to read.”97 · Monica Larner · Robert Parker / Wine Advocate · 2021
“This is a gorgeous interpretation of the vintage, yet patience is required.”95 · Eric Guido · Vinous · 2021
“The stunning Le Chiuse 2021 Brunello shows great intensity and structure as well as the elegant restraint the estate is known for.”98 · Kerin O'Keefe · 2021
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Grape
Sangiovese Grosso 100% (BBS11 clone)
ABV
14.79%
Size
750ml
Region
Montalcino · Italy
Winemaker
Lorenzo Magnelli
Le Chiuse is one of the most historically important vineyards in Montalcino. It is where the first clone of Brunello was ever grown. It is still part of the Biondi Santi family who are credited with the introduction of Brunello two centuries ago. Today Simonetta, Nicolo and son Lorenzo produce some of the most impressive wines from Montalcino.
Organic Aromas of woodland berry, new leather, blue flower and a baby powder shape the enticing nose on this fragrant red. Juicy and bright, the polished, delicious palate doles out crushed raspberry, cherry compote and baking spice alongside taut, refined tannins. Fresh acidity keeps it balanced while a licorice note graces the finish.
Producer
Le Chiuse sits on the north face of the Montalcino hill, on vineyards that belonged to the Biondi Santi family, the house credited with creating Brunello. Simonetta Valiani, Fiorella Biondi Santi's daughter, and her husband Nicolò Magnelli began bottling under the Le Chiuse name in the early 1990s, and their son Lorenzo has run the cellar since 2006. The estate farms its 100% Sangiovese Grosso (BBS11 clone) organically, certified since 2005, with long ageing in large Slavonian oak.
Tasting note
Aromas of woodland berry, new leather, blue flower and a baby powder shape the enticing nose on this fragrant red. Juicy and bright, the polished, delicious palate doles out crushed raspberry, cherry compote and baking spice alongside taut, refined tannins. Fresh acidity keeps it balanced while a licorice note graces the finish.
