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Salicutti Brunello di Montalcino 2019
Vendor code : 1778
Salicutti isn’t the kind of place you just stumble upon — it’s tucked away in the southeast of Montalcino, first shaped by Francesco Leanza and now cared for by Felix and Sabine Eichbauer of Munich’s Tantris. The estate is small, organic, and self-sustaining, with three crus — Piaggione, Teatro, and Sorgente — circling the house like a little cosmos of vines, olive trees, bees, and forest. Out of it all come wines of pure Sangiovese, vibrant and true to their land — and easily among the best you’ll find across Brunello.
Color
Red
Grape
Sangiovese
Fortress
14%
Country
Italy
Region
Tuscany
Vintage
2019
Producer
Salicutti
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So, the 2019 Brunello from Salicutti — that’s a fun one. Sabine and Felix, the Munich couple who took over in 2015, gave the place a facelift but kept its soul. The wine spends 40 months in oak, no tricks, no filtration. First sip? Think cherry cough drop and blackcurrant, then it drifts into forest floor and a little lilac. Medium-bodied, bright, really fine tannins — it’s elegant without trying too hard, and it’ll go the distance well into the 2040s.
Salicutti Brunello di Montalcino 2019 embodies the pioneering spirit of the first organically certified estate in Montalcino. Since 1994, the vineyards have been farmed without conventional pesticides, guided instead by biodynamic principles and a deep respect for nature. The estate, remodeled under the vision of Sabine Eichbauer, blends rustic Tuscan charm with modern architecture and technology, creating a sanctuary where viticulture thrives in harmony with the surrounding environment. The three walled crus — Piaggione, Teatro, and Sorgente — form the heart of the estate. Each site reveals a unique facet of Sangiovese, with carefully selected clones matched to distinctive soils, producing wines that deliver both purity and authenticity. Francesco Leanza’s philosophy of tending vines like a cherished garden is carried forward by Sabine and Felix Eichbauer, ensuring fruit of exceptional health and ripeness. Around the vineyards, bees, chickens, and birds contribute to the estate’s closed-loop ecosystem, enriching the soil and enhancing biodiversity. Brunello di Montalcino 2019 showcases the essence of Salicutti’s terroir: elegant, precise, and a true reflection of Sangiovese in its purest form — a wine celebrated by critics as approaching the “Holy Grail of Sangiovese purity.” The label itself captures the “Cosmo di Salicutti”: the house, cellar, and farm encircled by vineyards, fields, and forest. Shop Salicutti Brunello di Montalcino 2019 at Lambier Wines and get the best price on the European market.
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Wine Advocate
Showing a lifted note of cherry cough drop or vapor rub, the Salicutti 2019 Brunello di Montalcino starts on a high note but then slides smoothly into aromas of purple fruit and wild blackcurrant. Those initial balsamic notes transition to leafy forest, bramble and underbrush that give this wine a very pure, almost botanical personality. Earthy and floral elements also appear, with a hint of sweet lilac, over a mid-weight mouthfeel with bright acidity and fine tannins. The wine flirts with ripeness but ultimately maintains a place of restrained elegance and near under-ripeness that bodes well for its future evolution. Fermentation in cement lasts up to 30 days, and the wine sees 40 months in oak casks. I have not seen a straight village bottling from Salicutti in a number of years, and this is a welcome addition.
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