2021 BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO Giodo, Lea & Sandeman

BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO

2021 Giodo

Grapes Sangiovese
Colour Red
Origin Italy, Tuscany
Sub-district Brunello di Montalcino
ABV 14%

The purity of fruit and elegance are so beautiful, perfumed and ethereal. it’s medium-bodied with ultra-fine tannins and gorgeous black cherries, blackberries and brambleberries with a hint of cedar. Vibrant finish. From organically grown grapes. Better in 2028 and beyond. Rating: 99 James Suckling, www.jamessuckling.com (Dec 2025)


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This is the top-end wine from Carlo Ferrini. The Giodo 2021 Brunello di Montalcino shows notable elegance and grace, especially in this classic vintage. It holds back at first, inviting patience, which bodes well for its long-term aging potential. There is complexity and beauty, and the wine clearly separates itself from the mid-tier "Prètto" bottling, as expected. Giodo moves with delicate footprints, and on returning to an open bottle the next day, the streamlined mouthfeel and lasting freshness became even more apparent, reflecting both the classic nature of the year and the maturity of the vineyards. Production has been significantly reduced to 8,500 bottles, compared to 16,000 bottles in 2020, with all fruit sourced from 20-year-old vines and selected barrique by barrique to create a wine of depth and precision. Drinking range: 2027 - 2047 Rating: 97 Monica Larner, The Wine Advocate (www.robertparker.com) (Feb 2026)

The focused and delicious Giodo 2021 Brunello is the best wine I’ve had to date from this estate. It entices with aromas of violet, ripe woodland berry, dark spice and Mediterranean brush. The delicious palate takes over where the nose leaves off, delivering layers of juicy Morello cherry, fine tobacco blend, licorice and blood orange while velvety tannins and fresh acidity provide impeccable balance. Drinking range: 2028 - 2038 Rating: 96 Kerin O'Keefe, kerinokeefe.com (Dec 2025)

This red starts out supple in texture, gaining depth midpalate before ending with a layer of chewy tannins. Flavors of black cherry, blackberry, plum, iron and macchia occupy the space between. All of the components are there; this just needs time. Shows excellent balance and freshness. Best from 2029 through 2047. Drinking range: 2029 - 2047 Rating: 95 Bruce Sanderson, The Wine Spectator (Mar 2026)

Giodo

'Eleganza, eleganza, eleganza' is the mantra of the famed oenologist Carlo Ferrini. Since the first vintage in 2009, this estate has fast become something of a cult classic, immediately amongst the established top Montalcino producers.

Carlo's stellar career started with fifteen years researching Sangiovese clones for the Chianti Classico Consorzio and subsequently he has consulted at some of the greatest estates in Italy. In 2009 he 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 the site for Giodo. South-east facing, gentle slopes in small parcels surrounded by forest, perfectly exposed to the morning and early afternoon sun, and looking out towards Monte Amiata. He planted fifteen different clones of Sangiovese, all chosen for their quality of fruit and their low yields, using his earlier experience to select the very best for this site.

The winery itself, it should come as no surprise, is a minimalist work of art and the culmination of Carlo's experience in designing the perfect tool for the job for his clients over the years. It was finished just in time to make the 2019 vintage. The gravity-fed vat room has both stainless steel and concrete vats, and the barrel cellar has a variety of amphorae as well as multiple sizes of barrels.

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