About this wine
Baricci's flagship Brunello di Montalcino is grown entirely within the Montosoli cru, a northeast-facing hill of galestro and sandy soils regarded as one of Montalcino's most celebrated single vineyards. Hand-harvested, fermented in stainless steel with indigenous yeasts, and aged roughly three years in large Slavonian oak casks per DOCG requirements, it is a benchmark, traditionally styled expression of the appellation, prized by critics such as Wine Spectator and Wine Enthusiast for its precision, longevity, and transparent sense of place.
A serious, age-worthy Brunello — decant at least two hours before serving to let its aromas open.
Sommelier's Note
"The only estate whose entire vineyard holding sits within Montosoli — this is as pure and unfiltered an expression of that cru as Brunello gets."
Food Pairings
Pairs beautifully with Bistecca alla Fiorentina, roasted game, porcini mushroom dishes, and aged pecorino; its firm tannins also stand up to soy-glazed grilled eel or wagyu sukiyaki.
When to drink it
Milestone celebrations, formal dinners, and collector tastings.
Specs
- Grape Varieties
- Sangiovese
- Style
- Red
- Price Range
- ¥14,000-16,500 (Japan retail, 750ml)
Terroir & Winemaking
100% Sangiovese from the estate's five hectares on the Montosoli hill. Fermented in stainless steel with indigenous yeasts, macerated on skins, then aged approximately 36 months in large Slavonian oak botti before extended bottle aging prior to release, per Brunello di Montalcino DOCG regulations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What makes Baricci's Brunello di Montalcino distinctive?
- All of Baricci's vineyards lie within the Montosoli cru, making it one of the only producers whose entire Brunello comes from this single celebrated hillside.
- How long can it age?
- It typically reaches peak maturity 10 to 20 years after the vintage, thanks to the wine's structure and Montosoli's mineral-driven acidity.
- What food pairs well with it?
- Bistecca alla Fiorentina, roasted game, aged cheeses, and umami-rich dishes such as grilled eel or sukiyaki.
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Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Nello
RedSangiovese
Named in tribute to founder Nello Baricci, this Riserva is made only in the best vintages from a selection of the estate's oldest vines on the Montosoli hill. It undergoes the extended aging required of Riserva Brunello — longer time in large Slavonian oak casks followed by further bottle refinement — resulting in the estate's most complex and age-worthy wine. Vintages such as 2015, 2016, and 2019 have earned scores in the mid-to-high 90s from Wine Advocate and Wine Spectator, cementing its status as one of Montalcino's benchmark Riserva bottlings.
ロッソ・ディ・モンタルチーノ
Rosso di Montalcino
RedSangiovese
Baricci's Rosso di Montalcino is sourced from the same Montosoli vineyard as the estate's Brunello, honoring a family tradition dating back to the 1960s of declassifying a portion of the harvest into an earlier-drinking wine. Fermented in stainless steel with indigenous yeasts and aged in large Slavonian oak casks, it offers a vivid, fruit-forward expression of Sangiovese with the mineral, floral signature of the Montosoli cru, approachable within a few years of the vintage while still reflecting Baricci's traditional, non-interventionist style.