PRE-ARRIVAL ETA LATE JULY 2026

95 points Vinous Media
Drinking window: 2028 - 2046
The 2021 Brunello di Montalcino Montosoli is darkly wrapped up in its youthful state. Swirling unlocks depths of dried black cherry, dusty rose, crushed stone, violet pastille and clove. It's round and soothing on the palate, with perfumed red berry fruit, mineral tones and textures of pure silk. This displays remarkable balance through the raspberry-tinged finish, which is long and structured but still fresh. The 2021 is fantastic and harmonious throughout.

100 points Kerin O'Keefe
Truffle, violet, ripe wild berry and dark spice aromas mingle with a whiff of new leather on the outrageously gorgeous Baricci 2021 Brunello Montosoli. From one of the pioneering estates and always one of the best wines in the denomination, the 2021 is exceptional, delivering layers of flavors including succulent Morello cherry, licorice, blood orange, black raspberry and ground clove accompanied by a backbone of refined, tightly woven tannins. Fresh acidity keeps it lifted and balanced.

95 points The Wine Advocate
Baricci consistently makes wines that reflect the identity of this special Tuscan territory. The 2021 Brunello di Montalcino is balanced and tense, offering dark fruit flavors of blackberry alongside crushed stone. The estate’s vineyards always deliver a pronounced mineral tone. The wine is quite fleshy on the palate—textured and rich—but it should shed this baby fat with additional years in the cellar. Sourced from the historic Montosoli hill, one of Montalcino’s most celebrated crus, Baricci’s Brunello is known for its precision, longevity and site transparency. The wine is aged in Slavonian oak, and 16,500 bottles were produced.

Viticulture
Varietal composition:  100% Sangiovese Grosso
Vineyard location: Montosoli Cru
Soil composition: Galestro terrain, mixture of quartz, schist and sandstone
Training method: Spurred cordon and Guyot
Vineyard: Elevation is 280-300 m a.s.l.; planting density is 4,000 Ha; vines face east – southeast, vines average 40 years of age

Winemaking
Harvest: Hand harvested
Fermentation container: Stainless steel vats (21 days at 28 - 30°C)
Maceration technique: On the skins for 25 days with frequent pumping over
Type of aging container: Slavonian oak barrels of 40 Hl
Length of aging: 36 months
Length of bottle aging: 6 months

Alcohol:  14.5%
Residual sugar: 0,8 g
Acidity: L5.7 g/L
Dry extract: 31 g/L

Winemaker: Federico Buffi
Vineyard area planted: 5 Ha – 12.35 acres
Production of Rosso, Brunello & Riserva: 32,000 bottles