Baricci Brunello di Montalcino Montosoli DOCG 2021
(Tuscany, Italy) - [WE 100, #4 Top 100 of 2025] [WS 98] [JD 96+] [WA 95] [VM 95] [DM 95]

About the Winery:
When the Consorzio del Vino Brunello di Montalcino was established in 1967, Nello Baricci was already a real pioneer in the history of Montalcino, having been born in Montalcino in 1921 and producing wines there for many years. His was the first signature and he received badge #1. Moreover he registered the 1st hectare of Brunello at the Chamber of Commerce in Siena. His first "official" bottle of Rosso di Montalcino was produced in 1968 and the first Brunello in 1971. Today Baricci is the only producer to have all his vineyards in the Montosoli "Grand Cru" area and the estate is now managed by Nello's grandsons, Federico and Francesco.

About this Wine:

The 2021 vintage marks the winery's 50th anniversary.

100% Sangiovese

Aging: 36 months in Slavonian oak followed by 6 months in bottle

Alcohol: 14.5%

Tasting Notes: Ruby red color, which tends to garnet red with ageing. A very complex and intense nose, with fleshy fruit aromas, followed by elegant faded violet and rose notes. The taste is powerful, juicy, with a pleasant vertical freshness and well integrated tannins. Long and fruity finish with lots of berries.

Food Pairings: Ideal with red roast meat, noble game and aged cheeses.

Ratings & Reviews

100 Points (#4 Top 100 Wines of 2025) - Wine Enthusiast:
"Truffle, violet, ripe wild berry and dark spice aromas mingle with a whiff of new leather on the outrageously gorgeous Baricci 2021 Brunello Montosoli. From one of the pioneering estates and always one of the best wines in the denomination, the 2021 is exceptional, delivering layers of flavors including succulent Morello cherry, licorice, blood orange, black raspberry and ground clove accompanied by a backbone of refined, tightly woven tannins. Fresh acidity keeps it lifted and balanced. Drink 2030–2041. Abv: 14.5%." -Kerin O'Keefe (Nov 2025)

98 Points - Wine Spectator:
"Dark fruit flavors of black cherry, black currant and blackberry are accented by notes of violet, mineral and wild herbs in this racy and complex red, with terrific energy from start to finish. While this is focused on the fruit, there’s a lot going on. Best from 2029 through 2050. 1,375 cases made, 350 cases imported." - Bruce Sanderson (Jun 2026)

96+ Points - Jeb Dunnuck:
"The 2021 Brunello Di Montalcino Montosoli is still tightly wound, offering floral perfume, ripe red cherries, and subtle spice that builds with air. Medium-bodied, it has terrific length and focus, with well-defined tannins and brisk acidity that underline its youthful structure. This is going to benefit from bottle age, and I would give it time if opening young. Drink 2027-2050." (Feb 2026)

95 Points - Wine Advocate:
"Baricci consistently makes wines that reflect the identity of this special Tuscan territory. The 2021 Brunello di Montalcino is balanced and tense, offering dark fruit flavors of blackberry alongside crushed stone. The estate’s vineyards always deliver a pronounced mineral tone. The wine is quite fleshy on the palate—textured and rich—but it should shed this baby fat with additional years in the cellar. Sourced from the historic Montosoli hill, one of Montalcino’s most celebrated crus, Baricci’s Brunello is known for its precision, longevity and site transparency. The wine is aged in Slavonian oak, and 16,500 bottles were produced." - Monica Larner (Jan 2026)

95 Points - Vinous Media:
"The 2021 Brunello di Montalcino Montosoli is darkly wrapped up in its youthful state. Swirling unlocks depths of dried black cherry, dusty rose, crushed stone, violet pastille and clove. It's round and soothing on the palate, with perfumed red berry fruit, mineral tones and textures of pure silk. This displays remarkable balance through the raspberry-tinged finish, which is long and structured but still fresh. The 2021 is fantastic and harmonious throughout." - Eric Guido (Nov 2025)

95 Points - Decanter Magazine:
"One of the founding members of the consorzio, Baricci is now in the capable hands of the third generation – brothers Federico and Francesco Buffi. The Brunello has been made since 1971, always and only from the family’s vineyards on the hill of Montosoli. The fresh nose builds gradually with accents of candied lilac, mint, rooibos tea and punctuating, brambly berries. Judiciously weighted with glossy fruit, this expands smoothly with plentiful tannins that are the texture of fine sand. Nutmeg and liquorice perfume the palate. The acidity is cool and refreshing, and a pleasantly bitter finish lingers with pine and walnut. Already likable but not quite ready." - Michaela Morris (Nov 2025)