By Le Gode
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2019 Vigna Montosoli

Terroir
Galestri, silty clay, and marl, interspersed with fine layers of limestone varying in color from dark gray to brown. There are also intercalations of quartz sandstone (Cretaceous).

Density
4,000 plants/ha

Vinification
Traditional method; soft pressing, fermentation in stainless steel at free temperature, but never above 37 degrees, managed with daily pumping over. Maceration on the skins for 30-35 days.

Aging
Aged in Slavonian oak for the first 36 months, around six months in 7.5-hl French oak barrels. A passage in steel before being bottled approximately 6-7 months before release.

Tasting Notes
Color: Intense ruby red color, with delicately ripe notes
Aroma: The aroma highlights notes of red fruits, such as raspberries and ripe plums, with enveloping and persistent tannic developments
Palate: The mouth is a progression of sensations of balsamic notes, alternating with those of ripe red fruits. The envelopment and persistence are notes that distinguish long-lasting wines.
[Information provided by Superior Wine Selection]

Le Gode Brunello di Montalcino Vigna Montosoli 2019
Wednesday, Sep 13, 2023
Score: 96
Color: Red
Country: Italy
Region: Tuscany
Vintage: 2019
Dried red cherries and plums, followed by subtle rosemary and dried-meat notes. Medium-bodied with chewy and juicy tannins. Delightful freshness gives an edge to the wine. A slightly toasty aftertaste. Savory yet harmonious. Solid and beautiful Montosoli. Needs three to four years to show its true potential. Best after 2026.

Score: 95
Producer: Le Gode
Year: 2019
Designation: Vigna Montosoli
Appellation: Brunello di Montalcino
Tasting Note: Combining power and finesse, the compelling 2019 Vigna Montosoli from Le Gode has alluring aromas of new leather, forest floor, camphor and dark exotic spice. Full-bodied and boasting a restrained elegance, it delivers ripe black cherry, plum cake, licorice, mocha and tobacco. Firm, velvety tannins provide the backbone while fresh acidity keeps it balanced.
Drink: 2029-2039
Reviewed By: Kerin O’Keefe
Tasted: November 2023
Grape: Sangiovese

2019 Brunello di Montalcino Vigna Montosoli
Producer: Le Gode
Place of Origin: Italy, Montalcino, North Hill, Tuscany
Color: Red
Grape/Blend: Sangiovese
Rating: 95
Drinking Window: 2027 - 2040
From: Buckle Your Seatbelts: 2019 Brunello and 2021 Rosso di Montalcino (Dec 2023)
Remarkably pretty and lively in the glass, the 2019 Brunello di Montalcino Vigna Montosoli exudes the energy and radiance of the 2019 vintage. Dried roses, incense, spiced blood orange and cloves can all be found as this opens in the glass. It’s silky and serene with a wave of ripe red berry fruits that gain tension through a core of orange and savory spice. The 2019 leaves the palate stained in primary concentration and a layer of finely etched tannins, finishing pleasantly chewy and long as hints of licorice fade under a veil of violet inner florals. This is painfully youthful today yet packed full of potential.
By: Eric Guido on November 2023

Le Gode, Vigna Montosoli 2019 Brunello di Montalcino
Producer: Le Gode
Cuvee: Vigna Montosoli
Appellation: Brunello di Montalcino
Region: Toscana
Country: Italy
Colour: Red
Score: 17++/20
When to Drink: 2026 - 2038
Published On: 15 Nov 2023
Date Tasted: 27 Oct 2023
Reviewer: Walter Speller
Dark maturing ruby with orange tinges. A brooding beast. Very subdued yet hinting at concentration and with stony, earthy hints. Supple, polished and deep, with long, well-judged chewy tannins. Seems ready but there is much more to come. (WS)