Lisini, Brunello di Montalcino

Medium reddish garnet in color. Full, forward & attractive nose of ripe fruit aromas of cherries, blueberries & plums with overtones of earthy/dusty & floral notes, herbs, spices, minerals & a hint of cedar in the background. Medium-full bodied with a very good concentration of well balanced & smooth textured, ripe fruit flavors of cherries, mulberries & plums with spices, some herbs & minerals. Lingering dry finish. Drinks quite well at present with decanting & extended airing but has the …

2020 vintage

One of the best Brunellos I’ve had in a good while. Solid structure, incredible notes of leather, tobacco, and dark fruit with a strong pencil lead core. Let’s F**** Go

2019 vintage

Dark ruby, fruit forward with bright cherry, medium plus bodied, some chew, medium high tannin, medium high acid.

2020 vintage

Black and red cherry, but much deeper and darker on the nose as compared to the 2020 Collemattoni Brunello it was tasted alongside. Also shows more spices and earth notes. Between medium and full bodied (14.5% ABV) with lots more black cherry notes upfront as compared to the Collemattoni. More depth and more fruit expression through the middle, again as compared to the Collemattoni. Blackberry notes come in behind. Balance on the back is provided by tannins, acidity and tart …

2020 vintage

It is good, but had side by side with a Gianni Brunelli 2019 and it is not in the same ballpark.

2020 vintage

Bright acidity, but nice core of black cherry fruit. Structured, acidity up from and fine tannins. Really delicious. Will definitely improve with time.

2019 vintage

Sinatra. Clean dark red berries. Clean good texture. Structure. Great choice

2019 vintage

92/93 Vinitaly tasting with Lisini Producer I can see why the prervious taster compared it to Brunelli, had both the same day too... but it is in two opposite styles also. I like the lighter style myself which it is here Nose is refined, very elegant and fresh, herbs, little red berries, a hint of alcohol Palate is balanced, classic, not jammy with right amount of smooth tannins, good acid and fruit, it's all very intertwinned and integrated so far. …

2020 vintage

Feminine, with silky tannins and a long, savory finish. Red fruit galore, wet earth, sumac, green tobacco and granite. A medium body and fine layers that slowly unfold. Very pretty. Like a baby, with the ability to be tucked away for many a year. Egalitarian. Drink 2028 -.

2019 vintage

Good Brunello, expressive with red fruit, milk chocolate. Will continue to get better over the next 5 years.

2019 vintage

Delicious, in a traditional style. Give it an hour or two of air, unless you like it more tannic

2019 vintage

Popped and poured. This is in a great place right now and just stupendous. Med-full bodied with cherry, mushroom, meat and earth notes. This fully mature Brunello has lots of life left, but enjoy now! Was fantastic with Bucatini alla Amatriciana. Bravo!

2012 vintage

Day 1 - 3 PM Undecanted - right from opened bottle Nose: Rubber/Plastic/Tar Some 🍇 Dark Grape Palate: 1st "sipping" taste: (Tastes light, too young) Grape Spice Cinnamon Black Pepper Tannins Next full taste: Grape Mostly black pepper, Spice Finish: Dry Peppery Long Day 2 - 10 AM Again, undecanted, right from recorked bottle Nose: Grape Rubber/Plastic/Tar Palate: Grape Pepper Spice Bite/Tannins Finish: Long Very dry mouthfeel Day2 - 4 PM: Much better here. Glass: 70% Opacity Dark Violet/Brown/Copper Viscosity …

2019 vintage

This is BdM number 7 from a mixed case. I decanted my bottle, and I let it breathe for many hours. I have had mixed results with Lisini wines so I was not sure what to expect. The 2019 Lisini is surprisingly open for business. Tannin is not a factor, and there is an undertow of Black Licorice. I would hold on for at least five years before tasting again. Is it worth $50 a bottle? I'm buying a case.

2019 vintage

Drank with John and Lauren at the lake with Paula’s homemade Italian meatballs and sauce. The wine was a perfect pairing with the dinner and reconnecting with friends we hadn’t seen in 10 years.

2012 vintage

Decanted through a Vinturi aerator and serially sampled over the ensuing three hours, this deep garnet wine requires a minimum of 60 minutes in carafe to fully unleash its aromatic array of Montmorency cherries, cranberries, orange zest, potpourri, tobacco, rosemary and loamy earth. Medium-bodied, seamlessly alcoholic (14.5%) and with lively acids, it delivers flavors mirroring the aromas, wrapped around a firm core of graphite. The wine's medium-weight tannins flex some grip on the dense mid-palate and lengthy finish. This is …

2019 vintage

A mild, lingering burn betrays the heat of the vintage, but the craftsmanship of the Lisini house carries the day. Still needs a 90 minute decant to show well. Open, giving, earthy, food friendly. Well into peak, but years away from decline. Drink or hold.

2009 vintage

Medium-deep reddish garnet in color. Full, forward & attractive nose of ripe fruit aromas of cherries, blueberries & plums with overtones of earthy/dusty & floral notes, herbs, spices, minerals & a hint of cedar in the background. Medium-full bodied with a very good concentration of well balanced & smooth textured, ripe fruit flavors of cherries, mulberries & plums with spices, some herbs & minerals. Lingering dry finish. Drinks quite well at present with decanting & extended airing but has the …

2019 vintage

No luck with my second bottle. Upon opening OK, but after a few minutes this turned towards oxidation very fast

2012 vintage

corked

2012 vintage

A very enjoyable Montalcino.

2009 vintage

Good entry brunello. Great effort for the vintage

2012 vintage

A nice Montalcino that went very well with - of course - Italian cuisine.

2009 vintage

shared with pat at selkirk manor. i continue to prune the cellar of bottles with past due drink by dates. longevity estimates for this wine are all over the map. i chose not to take further risk by waiting any longer. the wine proved to be sound. dark color. rich mouth feel. mostly prune, dark skin fruit and some earth. i suspect it might have been better with more air. those holding bottles can look forward to enjoying this wine …

2009 vintage

Very nice with a baked lasagna! Decanted about 3 hours before drinking. Well integrated with primary red fruit, leather, tobacco... Long finish with soft tannins. Will continue to age, but in a good place now.

2012 vintage

This had a three hour decant and it was not ready until five hours, even then it was still too young, but at least had opened up a little. It was barely what I'd call a ready to drink Brunello. It had hints of great Sangiovese characteristics. I'd hold this for at least two or three more years.

2012 vintage

no formal notes, but this bottle was very enjoyable. It may have been the best Lisini we have had since the bottle we enjoyed at L'Enoteca on Rue Charles V in the 4th.

2009 vintage

Base Brunello from Lisini vintage 2012. Beautiful multilayered aromas. Primaries of strawberry and dark cherry, tertiaries of licorice, tobacco and clay pot. On palate subdued fruits, instead a fresh lively acidity that is balanced nicely with med+ tannins and alcohol. Long finish. Enjoyed with pizza, a perfect match. Definitely a 4+ rating, but I needed some more fruity complexity. Can recommend as base brunello.

2012 vintage

This is a producer that I have enjoyed for the last 20+ years, but this bottle was not quite there. It improved a bit by pouring through a Vinturi.

2009 vintage

Really lovely Brunello

2012 vintage

Unfortunately this bottle that I have been waiting on for so long had a very strong smell of bret. I thought maybe it would blow off but alas it didn't. Acidic, sour, and very short. What a shame!

2012 vintage

An absolutely wonderful Brunello from one of my favorite producers. This has the floral, spicy nose you can detect inches away from the top of the glass. It has this sneaky sweetness of red fruit and a long finish that lasted as long as I typed this sentence. Paired with pasta and meatballs and spaghetti squash with olive oil and grated Parmesan a perfect match for this wine. Cheers!

2009 vintage

Delicious. Gave a 2 hr decant

2012 vintage

2 hour slow ox. Nose: Assorted herbs, moss and cherry aromas. Palate: Tangy acidity w/ evolved tannins and cherries. Almost Burgundian. Has held up well but now very mature. Drink up now and over next year. Last bottle and good time to leave (last notes on 4/13/17). 90+ points.

2009 vintage

Really good Brunello and was smooth and a good representative of this style.

2012 vintage

Berries from the forest released after after a good three hour decant. Soft, velvety texture with plenty of length.

2012 vintage

Very nice, dark fruits, still some good grip. Opened up nicely the next day. Could last a few

2009 vintage

I nice little wine that worked well with Italian food. This bottle had a slight "edge" on the tongue that was off-putting.

2009 vintage

Great nose with oak, leather, and funk. Good spice and medium to rich tannins. Glad I waited to drink it now. Unfortunately quite thin on the palate and wish the finish matched the nose.

2009 vintage

Ok but wouldn’t buy again at this price there are better wines out there. Not much fruit nor nice finish Brunelleschi are known for nice scent but the fruit is muted and finish is none existent. Don’t understand why such high ratings. Reminds me of a good Chiantii.

2012 vintage

Second bottle, was hoping to be better than the first but these were either poorly stored or I'm just not in love with this vintage of Lisini. A bit harsh, tannic, almost drying, this did not have the balance that the 13 has right now.

2012 vintage

Upping rating a bit as it was extraordinarily. Deep aroma of dark red fruits, purple hue. Wonderful first Brunello burst - earthier like dry cherries, and dry finish. Medium to long linger. Wonderful wine drinking well

2012 vintage

My last bottle of the 2009. Last tried in 2017, has matured into an exquisite, classy, polished red with soft well rounded tannins. Bright red, Med+ alcohol cigar box, leather and subtle red cherries on the nose Medium acidity, long finish and soft tannins on the pallette

2009 vintage

Tight; needed 2+ hours of air. Fruit slow to emerge, but it did. Day 2: alot of maturity (surprising), cherry nose, earth, leather and tobacco in the mouth. Some unresolved bitterness from tannins. 1-2 pts upside.

2012 vintage

This wine pales in comparison to the 2013, which you can get for around the same price. It has a nice aroma and the familiar characteristics of Brunellos without any of the complexity or interest that you get from the best ones. Sweet red fruit, but still tannic and tart and no significant secondary characteristics. Could not recommend buying this one.

2012 vintage

Time will be very good to this one

2012 vintage

Very nice for being so young. Will only get better.

2012 vintage

Soft nose with bright burgundy red color. Modestly strong first brunello taste - typical dark red cherries, currants but than a very smooth middle. The aging has softened the sometimes tangy middle in Brunellos. Finish is also smooth and fast but with a long linger of those fruits. Nice wine though missing that earthy finish of the great brunellos

2009 vintage

Very good. Mature and elegant. Tannins are smooth and acid is high. It has a nice balance. It’s a little thin but that’s expected from the vintage. Very floral, strawberry, ripe cherry, licorice.

2009 vintage

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2009 vintage

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