At a glance

Producer

Renieri

Region

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, Tuscany, Italy

Grape variety

Sangiovese Grosso

Wine type

Red

Body

Full-bodied and Bold

Sweetness

Bone Dry

Typical price

$75-$130 USD

Tasting profile

Dark cherry, plum, balsamic, licorice, forest floor, with notable new oak notes and robust structure

Evolution: Fruit and oak will integrate by late 2020s; earthier, tertiary notes by 2030s; smoothing tannins, more savory tones over time

At peak: Complex layering of red fruits, tobacco, truffle, spice; silky tannins, long finish

Structure

Acidity

High and fresh, classic for Brunello

Tannins

High, ripe, grippy, will mellow with age

Alcohol

14.5% (typical for vintage and appellation)

Aging potential

Long-term; designed to age 15-25 years

Drinking window

Peak drinking

2029 to 2037

Optimal window

2027 to 2042

Current status

Structured and youthful, built for long aging

Current condition

Firm tannins, pronounced acidity; dense fruit and oak integration ongoing

Brunello Riserva wines are released in exceptional years only, aged longer in oak and bottle than regular Brunello. This 2019 Riserva is expected to show best between 10-15 years post-vintage, with prime enjoyment as primary fruit and structure harmonize with secondary and tertiary notes.

Food pairing

Aged Tuscan pecorino, wild boar ragu, osso buco, roasted lamb, rich mushroom or truffle dishes

Serving

Decant

Yes (1-2 hours) — The wine has high tannins that will benefit from aeration, allowing the flavors to open up and the tannins to soften.

Sustainability

Sustainability score: 7/10

Renieri estate implements integrated vineyard management: manual harvest, focus on biodiversity, minimal chemical inputs, water conservation via targeted irrigation, lightweight glass bottles for some cuvées; solar panels for some operations.

Renieri is part of Bacci Wines, which oversees several estates emphasizing eco-farming, yet Renieri does not have organic or biodynamic certification on Brunello Riserva as of 2024. Sustainable methods are verified (cover cropping, soil health, limited pesticides, responsible water use) with some investment in renewable energy and reduction of packaging weight. Main limitations are lack of third-party certification and global transport necessary for DOCG exports.