La Velona

Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese

9.176 ratings
8.93 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
Brad Mate

A dirty gem!

A dirty gem!

Jul 18th, 2015
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9.1

Unlike a bottle consumed two years ago, this is in fine shape. The nose suggests tilled earth, balsamic, cedar box, and a faint horse note. The palate shows tart red cherries, black tea, raspberry jam, and marjoram. There’s plenty of acidity here, carrying the long finish. A great match for homemade meatballs and sauce tonight.

Unlike a bottle consumed two years ago, this is in fine shape. The nose suggests tilled earth, balsamic, cedar box, and a faint horse note. The palate shows tart red cherries, black tea, raspberry jam, and marjoram. There’s plenty of acidity here, carrying the long finish. A great match for homemade meatballs and sauce tonight.

Apr 1st, 2019
David McNally

A little one dimensional, but a terrific everyday food wine.

A little one dimensional, but a terrific everyday food wine.

Dec 4th, 2017
Damian S

Big Brunello. Very very good.

Big Brunello. Very very good.

May 3rd, 2017
Emily Rawitsch

Thank you gift from Monique. Officially moved out of White Street!

Thank you gift from Monique. Officially moved out of White Street!

Mar 31st, 2017
Geoff Schaefer

Medium oak with a hint of vanilla and just enough tannins to make it interesting.

Medium oak with a hint of vanilla and just enough tannins to make it interesting.

Oct 28th, 2016
Lynn Graham

2009 great wine

2009 great wine

Sep 21st, 2016
Ned Gray Creed

From the hills comes the wine that set the tone for the evening. We bowl!

From the hills comes the wine that set the tone for the evening. We bowl!

Aug 20th, 2016
Chris Noonan

May not be you're typical Brunello but this is a great wine. Dark cherry, dried meat, spice...maybe red pepper flakes. Big delivery and very enjoyable with steaks or heavier foods.

May not be you're typical Brunello but this is a great wine. Dark cherry, dried meat, spice...maybe red pepper flakes. Big delivery and very enjoyable with steaks or heavier foods.

Jul 10th, 2016
Jennifer Derke

Happy. Bright fruit. Wet. Nice structure and finish

Happy. Bright fruit. Wet. Nice structure and finish

Mar 6th, 2016