A Perfect Pair: 2015 & 2016 Brunello

Top Selections from Two Can’t-Miss Vintages... Monday Feb 1st, 2021 [View in Browser]( [KL-emailheader.gif]( NOTE: Our walk-in retail locations are currently closed. We have curbside pickup and low cost (often free) delivery options available in ZIP codes where we can ship lawfully, including anywhere in California. We can also include any new or existing will call orders in your delivery batch. Choose local delivery at checkout to learn if you qualify. --------------------------------------------------------------- [Montalcino] --------------------------------------------------------------- Brunello di Montalcino: The Crown Jewel of Tuscany in Two Monumental Vintages “The 2015 vintage is a historical year for Brunello di Montalcino that nobody should miss...So many of the wines we tasted showed a beautiful depth of fruit and endless length...The seamless tannins seem to melt into the wine – a characteristic I have never seen in my 36 years visiting the area as a wine critic and journalist.” – James Suckling — “If I had to think of one way to universally describe the majority of wines from the 2016 vintage, I would offer that they are like a well-muscled black stallion in its prime. They are dark yet radiant, expressive, nearly explosive at times, yet pure, poised and structured. These are wines that capture your imagination...I frankly cannot remember the last time I tasted young wines from Montalcino that possessed such symmetry from start to finish.” — Eric Guido, Vinous --------------------------------------------------------------- We've been touting [the greatness of the 2015 Brunello vintage]( since the first bottles began trickling in last January, and we're back now to say that good things come in pairs, as the 2016 vintage has just been released, and it's as stunning—in its own distinctive way—as 2015. So here we are, back on our rooftop, to shout it out again. With these two vintages, Montalcino has produced some of the best wine in its history, and they are absolute must-buys for your cellar. Warmer Montalcino nights in 2015 made for Brunello with ripe tannins, high-octane fruit, plush texture, and a structured backbone. These are wines that certainly will age, but have a lot to give right off the bat. And indeed, the [critics awarded many perfect scores]( to [wines from this vintage](. In contrast, there was more diurnal shift during the 2016 year, meaning days were warm and nights were cooler, endowing the wines with deeper structure, more tannins, and more acid. 2016s tend more toward an expression of grace than opulence, and are really going to reward waiting for the long haul. The winemakers in Montalcino are the most revered custodians of the noble Sangiovese grape for a reason—they've been perfecting the art for centuries. And when gifted with perfect conditions, the sky's the limit to what they can make. We're thrilled to be able to share these exquisite bottles with you. Salute! K&L's Top Ten Brunello Picks While it is never an easy task to pick favorites in a vintage where excellence is the norm, we pored over our inventory and managed to do just that. Assembled here are wines no Brunello collector will want to be without. From the "hypnotic" 95-point Sesta di Sopra to the "pure and purposeful" 99-point 2016 Casanova di Neri "Tenuta Nuova" you will find the very best Tuscany has to offer. Vintage Item Name Score Retail Link 2015 Tenuta di Sesta Brunello di Montalcino 94 $34.99 [View]( 2015 Mocali Brunello di Montalcino 92 $34.99 [View]( 2015 La Lecciaia "Vigna Manapetra" Brunello di Montalcino 95 $39.99 [View]( 2015 Val di Suga Brunello di Montalcino 92 $49.99 [View]( 2015 Altesino Brunello di Montalcino 95 $53.99 [View]( 2016 Casanova di Neri Brunello di Montalcino (Pre-Arrival) 94 $54.99 [View]( 2015 Sesta di Sopra Brunello di Montalcino 95 $59.99 [View]( 2015 Castelgiocondo Brunello di Montalcino 97 $59.99 [View]( 2016 Casanova di Neri "Tenuta Nuova" Brunello di Montalcino (Pre-Arrival) 99 $114.99 [View]( 2016 Talenti "Piero" Brunello di Montalcino (Pre-Arrival) 97 $149.99 [View]( Please check the product details for estimated arrival date for all pre-arrival items. Sharp Buys One doesn't need to spend a bundle to pick up a truly exceptional bottle of Brunello, as this very affordably priced set proves beyond a shadow of a doubt. Here you'll find longtime favorites from such producers as Poggiarellino and Villa Poggio Salvi—wines that show the effortless beauty of the 2015 vintage. Vintage Item Name Score Retail Link 2015 Il Valentiano "Campo di Marzo" Brunello di Montalcino (Pre-Arrival) 93 $29.99 [View]( 2015 La Lecciaia Brunello di Montalcino 94 $29.99 [View]( 2015 La Fornace Brunello di Montalcino (Previously $50) 94 Price: Hidden [View]( 2015 Poggiarellino Brunello di Montalcino (Pre-Arrival) 93 $34.99 [View]( 2015 Villa Poggio Salvi Brunello di Montalcino 96 $34.99 [View]( Sweet Spot Combining top scores with attractive pricing, this set left both the critics and our staff more than a little impressed. For example, the classic 2015 from Fattoria dei Barbi joins an Old-World approach with New-World polish and to excellent effect. Equally as compelling is the under-the-radar charmer from Padelletti—taut, but wonderfully expressive, it was built for the long haul. No matter which direction you turn, you'll be rewarded with an age-worthy red that will delight for decades to come. Vintage Item Name Score Retail Link 2015 Castello Tricerchi Brunello di Montalcino (Previously $48) 93 Price: Hidden [View]( 2015 Bernazzi "Assunto" Brunello di Montalcino (Previously $50) 95 Price: Hidden [View]( 2015 Ferrero Brunello di Montalcino (Pre-Arrival) 96 $39.99 [View]( 2015 San Polino Brunello di Montalcino (Previously $60) 95 Price: Hidden [View]( 2015 Fattoria dei Barbi Brunello di Montalcino 96 $44.99 [View]( 2015 Voliero Brunello di Montalcino (Previously $65) 95 Price: Hidden [View]( 2015 Padelletti Brunello di Montalcino 95 $49.99 [View]( 2015 Cava d'Onice "Sensis" Brunello di Montalcino 96 $54.99 [View]( 2016 Altesino Brunello di Montalcino (Pre-Arrival) 95 $54.99 [View]( 2015 Cava d'Onice "Colombaio" Brunello di Montalcino 95 $54.99 [View]( 2015 Castello Tricerchi "AD 1441" Brunello di Montalcino (Previously $75) 95 Price: Hidden [View]( 2015 Capanna Brunello di Montalcino 96 $57.99 [View]( Please check the product details for estimated arrival date for all pre-arrival items. Cellar-Worthy Collectibles Casanova di Neri, Livio Sassetti, Costanti—all of Montalcino's biggest names are represented here. Earning their respective vintage's highest ratings, these are monumental expressions that reveal Brunello's true beauty and power. Built on a grand scale, they are wines that will be discussed for many years to come. Demand continues apace for these singular expressions, so quick action is a must to secure the bottles you want. Vintage Item Name Score Retail Link 2015 Livio Sassetti "Pertimali" Brunello di Montalcino (Pre-Arrival, Elsewhere $75) 98 Price: Hidden [View]( 2015 Costanti Brunello di Montalcino 98 $94.99 [View]( 2015 Renieri Brunello di Montalcino 100 $99.99 [View]( 2015 Le Chiuse Brunello di Montalcino 98 $99.99 [View]( 2015 Fuligni Brunello di Montalcino 100 $99.99 [View]( 2016 Giodo Brunello di Montalcino (Pre-Arrival) 100 $119.99 [View]( 2015 Casanova di Neri "Tenuta Nuova" Brunello di Montalcino 99 $119.99 [View]( 2015 Valdicava Brunello di Montalcino (Pre-Arrival) 99 $119.99 [View]( 2015 Casanova di Neri "Cerretalto" Brunello di Montalcino (Pre-Arrival) 100 $349.99 [View]( Please check the product details for estimated arrival date for all pre-arrival items. --------------------------------------------------------------- [New Feed]( [Auction]( [Local]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [On the Trail (K&L Blog)]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Instagram]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [BORDEAUX]( | [NAPA]( | [BURGUNDY]( | [CHAMPAGNE]( | [ITALY]( | [RHÔNE]( | [SPIRITS]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [My Account]( | [Wine Clubs]( | [Events]( |[Gift Cards]( | [Accessories]( | [Delivery]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Missed an offer? 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