Fattoria dei Barbi (Colombini)

Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese

9.118 ratings
9.24 pro ratings
Montalcino, Siena, Tuscany, Italy
Sangiovese
Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Beef, Venison, White Rice, Potato, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Pasta, Herbs, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Pungent Cheese, Chicken, Salami & Prosciutto, Soft Cheese, Duck, Tomato-Based, Pork, Chili & Hot Spicy, Lamb, Turkey, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Sipping Fine Wine

Takes its name from the free-spirited gentleman named Bruscone who lived in the woods of the Barbi Estate. Deep Ruby with sweet red berry aromas and earthy notes. On the palate cherry, licorice and sweet plum showing nicely. Soft tannins, well balanced on long finish ending with earthy herb tones. Tasting well still has room to age. Great value!

Takes its name from the free-spirited gentleman named Bruscone who lived in the woods of the Barbi Estate. Deep Ruby with sweet red berry aromas and earthy notes. On the palate cherry, licorice and sweet plum showing nicely. Soft tannins, well balanced on long finish ending with earthy herb tones. Tasting well still has room to age. Great value!

Mar 23rd, 2021
Sipping Fine Wine

Takes its name from the free-spirited gentleman named Bruscone who lived in the woods of the Barbi Estate. Enticing Ruby with sweet red berry aromas and earthy notes. On the palate cherry, licorice and sweet plum showing nicely. Fine tannins, well balanced on lingering finish ending with earthy herb tones. Needed an hour to open the flavors. Age worthy.

Takes its name from the free-spirited gentleman named Bruscone who lived in the woods of the Barbi Estate. Enticing Ruby with sweet red berry aromas and earthy notes. On the palate cherry, licorice and sweet plum showing nicely. Fine tannins, well balanced on lingering finish ending with earthy herb tones. Needed an hour to open the flavors. Age worthy.

Feb 14th, 2018
Scott Barber

Wine Educator Meadowood Napa Valley

9.1

Classic styled Brunello. Tart dried cherry, with leather and licorice. Pale translucent red with massive tannin and acidity. Thought it was Barolo. 🤷‍♂️ #blindtasting #brunello #Barbi

Classic styled Brunello. Tart dried cherry, with leather and licorice. Pale translucent red with massive tannin and acidity. Thought it was Barolo. 🤷‍♂️ #blindtasting #brunello #Barbi

1 person found it helpfulJun 23rd, 2018
Pinotman /// Andreas

Quite brown already. Barky nose. Tons of tannins left. Seems overoaked and styled to me. I am glad i opened this up. Minty like a California Cab. More notes after this gets some air. Out of the gate not that impressive. Seems too old.

Quite brown already. Barky nose. Tons of tannins left. Seems overoaked and styled to me. I am glad i opened this up. Minty like a California Cab. More notes after this gets some air. Out of the gate not that impressive. Seems too old.

Feb 11th, 2024
Paulo Saliby

A sweet and very pleasant core of cherry and strawberry dominates the senses. Wild herbs. Beautiful persistance. This is the best vintage ever of this wine according to my opinion. Superior than the great 2010.

A sweet and very pleasant core of cherry and strawberry dominates the senses. Wild herbs. Beautiful persistance. This is the best vintage ever of this wine according to my opinion. Superior than the great 2010.

May 23rd, 2021
Angelo Casagrande

Tart cherry, tobacco leaf, some big tannins that were relatively mild. With my lasagna, perfecto.

Tart cherry, tobacco leaf, some big tannins that were relatively mild. With my lasagna, perfecto.

Feb 27th, 2019
Adam Brissman

Musty and earthy, ok but would not seek it out again

Musty and earthy, ok but would not seek it out again

Oct 28th, 2018
Ian Bassin

Fruity with a lick of spice at the end. Good for pastas. Ate with a rotole of ricotta and spinach and was delicious.

Fruity with a lick of spice at the end. Good for pastas. Ate with a rotole of ricotta and spinach and was delicious.

Jul 23rd, 2018
John Miller

Bone dry, tart cherry, vanilla. Round but with strong tannins.

Bone dry, tart cherry, vanilla. Round but with strong tannins.

Mar 31st, 2018
Joe D'Angelo

Joe had this 7 years ago

Joe had this 7 years ago

Feb 28th, 2017