{"product_id":"la-gerla-brunello-di-montalcino-docg-2019-375-ml-half-bottle-tuscany-italy-jd-94-wa-94-we-94-vm-93-js-93-dm-93-f-92","title":"La Gerla Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2019 - 375 mL Half Bottle - (Tuscany, Italy) - [JD 94] [WA 94] [WE 94] [VM 93] [JS 93] [DM 93] [F 92]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout this Winery: \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThis small wine estate has established itself as one of the great crus in this territory in the heart of Tuscany, delineated by the Orcia and Ombrone valleys. The estate, formerly owned by the Biondi-Santi family, was purchased by the late Sergio Rossi (formerly at Altesino-Caparzo), and is now run by vineyard manager\/director Alberto Passeri and winemaker Vittorio Fiore. They make five wines, all made entirely from Sangiovese Grosso, the only grape planted on the property. Their first vintage was in 1976, making La Gerla one of the first 35 bottlers of Brunello di Montalcino; these days, there are 280. The winery name comes from the large, old-fashioned, conical baskets that grape-harvesters used to carry on their backs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intense ruby verging on garnet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFavor: \u003c\/strong\u003eFruity, dry, warm, velvety, harmonious, steady body and soul.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfume:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intense, ethereal melting into scentdìs of sweet violet and iris, recalling the berries growing in the woods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eRed meats, preferably wild game; to serve, store sideways at room temperature at least 24 hours beforehand, cork two hours in advance, decant and serve in decanter.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points - Jeb Dunnuck: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A lovely mix of floral and herbaceous aromas lift from the 2019 Brunello Di Montalcino, which displays a ruby color and offers notes of wild raspberry, herbes de Provence, wet stones, and licorice. Medium to full-bodied, it’s enticing on the palate, with crunchy fresh acidity, ripe tannins, and a long finish that closes with a quenching saline lift. This vintage offers such wonderful aromatics, and this wine is no exception, with a pure nature all throughout. Drink 2025-2035.” – Audrey Frick (Feb 2024)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points - Wine Advocate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The La Gerla 2019 Brunello di Montalcino has spicy, dried fruit with blackcurrant, pinecone, juniper berry and a hint of medicinal herb or camphor ash. The oak comes through clearly in the form of mulled spice or crushed clove. This Brunello is rather streamlined on the mid-palate, and although there is some mild chalkiness to the tannins, they are almost approachable now. Production is 40,000 bottles.\" - Monica Larner (Dec 2023)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points - Wine Enthusiast:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The nose is heavy with citrus and vanilla, while undertones of clove, damp earth and herbs provide balance. On the palate, cherries and berries lift the sweet notes, still wrapped in vanilla and warm citrus, but grippy tannins keep things in check.\" — Danielle Callegari (Mar 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points - Vinous Media: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2019 Brunello di Montalcino is wild, opening with a zesty burst of spiced orange and cloves before settling on black cherries and ashen stone.  It's creamy and seductive in feel, with a wave of rich red fruits that easily flow across the palate, guided by juicy acidity.  Tension builds through the close as saline minerals minge with angular tannins, leaving a pleasantly bitter sensation and the mouth watering for more.  While some patience will be required, I expect the 2019 to over-deliver after only a few years of cellaring\" – Eric Guido (Dec 2023)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points - James Suckling: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Compact and tense young red with lots of dark fruit and violets, as well as subtly spicy and toasty undertones. Creamy and rich on the palate with balanced acidity. Persistent length with dried-herb flavors at the end. Needs more time to soften. Drink after 2029.” (Sep 2023)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points - Decanter Magazine: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"La Gerla’s estate Brunello brings together an even proportion of fruit from holdings in the cool northeastern area of Canalicchio with lots from warmer parcels in Montalcino’s southeast. Exhibiting the estate’s signature unami style, the 2019 is appealingly unpretentious yet complex. Restrained aromas of chestnut and grilled, smoky herbs lead to a wild berry compote laced with clove. It flows easily across the palate, carrying tantalising acidity. Fine powdery tannins build up and close off the finish for now. Give this another year in bottle.\" - Michaela Morris (Nov 2023)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 Points - Falstaff:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Brilliant ruby red with garnet reflections. Elegant bouquet of sweet cherries, undergrowth, fresh mushrooms, plus some tobacco and saddle leather. Incredibly soft on notion, with young but fine tannins, precise fruit, long.\" (Oct 2024)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BREAKTHRU","offers":[{"title":"375 ml","offer_id":67843376841069,"sku":null,"price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/files\/3A93F561-32B7-4152-9505-A032C45D6403_1_201_a.jpg?v=1793222979","url":"https:\/\/artisan.wine\/products\/la-gerla-brunello-di-montalcino-docg-2019-375-ml-half-bottle-tuscany-italy-jd-94-wa-94-we-94-vm-93-js-93-dm-93-f-92","provider":"Artisan W\u0026S","version":"1.0","type":"link"}