BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO
2015 Podere Giodo di Carlo Ferrini
| Grapes | Sangiovese |
| Colour | Red |
| Origin | Italy, Tuscany |
| Sub-district | Brunello di Montalcino |
| ABV | 14% |
Platinum Medal Rating: 97 Decanter World Wine Awards 2020 (Sept 2020)
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The 2015 Brunello di Montalcino explodes from the glass with a dramatic display of sweet cherries, exotic spice and cedar shavings, evolving and gaining further depths as its fruit morphs more toward ripe strawberry, complicated by wild herbs and hints of undergrowth. On the palate, the 2015 is soft yet so tense and poised, showing incredible purity through the brilliant flavors of mineral-tinged red berries and savory spices. The finish is long, feminine and youthfully structured, still resonating on ripeness and giving pleasure today, yet balanced to evolve for a decade or more in the cellar. Drinking range: 2020 - 2028 Rating: 93 Eric Guido, www.vinous.com (Jun 2020)
Carlo Ferrini is one of the most talented winemaker in Italy and Giodo is his own boutique winery of 2,5ha in Montalcino. His reputation for elegant wines is not misplaced as he should be considered a kind of master of tannins, his hobby horse. The vines are 18 years old now. The yields at about 50q/ha are the perfect balance for Montalcino, combining concentration and the Mediterranean climate of the region. The wine is deep ruby, with great definition and purity of raspberry fruit; layered with potpourri and smoky woodland notes. Vibrant acidity with sifted silky tannins of great weight at the centre palate will keep it fresh for long ageing and development of greater complexity. Drinking range: 2020 - 2040 Rating: 96 Aldo Fiordelli, Decanter.com (May 2020)
In order to preserve acidity, owner Carlo Ferrini started picking in the first week of September and was finished by mid-month. He also credits the southeastern exposure, which sees the gentle morning sun and cooler nights than more westerly expositions. This opens up slowly, revealing sun-drenched cherry, Mediterranean flowers and herbs against cooler earthy forest notes. The palate is laden with ripe fruit and soft mouth-caressing tannins, while an underlying tanginess keeps it buoyant. Elegantly styled with a touch of oak in the background. Drinking range: 2022 - 2032 Rating: 93 Decanter Magazine (Apr 2020)
Podere Giodo di Carlo Ferrini
Famed oenologist Carlo Ferrini who's stellar career has seen him consulting at some of the greatest estates in Italy has finally put down some roots of his own. Putting his full effort and expertise, his heart and soul - into his own winery in Montalcino. Named after his parents 'Giovanna and Donatello' - Giodo is small, just 5.5 Hectares - but perfectly formed.
Carlo spent many years looking for the best spot for his own venture. Just south of the town of Montalcino he found Giodo. South-east facing, gentle slopes, perfectly exposed to the morning and early afternoon sun, where through rigorous selection he has planted 15 different clones of Sangiovese, all selected for their quality of fruit and their low yields. All perfectly suited to this ideal site.
With limited production and incredible provenance, it is no surprise that these wines are in huge demand and heavily oversubscribed.
We are delighted to be the UK's importer for this very special estate - not just because of our respect for the pedigree of Carlo Ferrini - but because they are fantastic wines.
The maestro has finally put his name on the bottle and these wines are full of class and pedigree.
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2017 BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO Podere Giodo di Carlo Ferrini
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A full-bodied Brunello with lots of plums and cherries, as well as orange-peel character. It’s creamy and round-textured. Soft and chewy tannins. Shows the warmth and ripeness of the 2017 vintage. Drink after 2023.
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