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Buy OnlineAntonio Galloni describes Lisini as "one of Montalcino’s historic, reference-point estates.” This is a superb Brunello from one of Montalcino's oldest and smallest producers. The Lisini-Clementi family has owned lands in Montalcino since the sixteenth century, and the historic tower on the property dates to the 1300s. The first vines were planted here in the 1930s, well before the international craze for the area’s wines. Lisini concentrate on a traditional style with nuances of ripe red fruit and cured meat on a structure of fresh acids and smooth tannins. A real sense of volume and density is helped by the iron minerals in the sandy clay-silt soils, which lie at a cool 300-350 metres of altitude. With a subtle richness balanced by finesse and complexity, this is a true Brunello treasure.
95/100 Kerin O'Keefe (2020 Vintage)
"The full-bodied 2020 Lisini Brunello has intense balsamic aromas of camphor and eucalyptus that mingle with violet, darkskinned berry and dark spice. Bold, high-toned and already delicious even at this primary stage, the firm, enveloping palate delivers crushed raspberry, fleshy Morello cherry, star anise and white pepper before a black tea finish. Tightly woven, close-grained tannins provide the backbone while fresh acidity keeps it lifted."
95/100 Michaela Morris, Decanter UK (2020 Vintage)
"Near Sant’Angelo in Colle, on the road that leads to Castelnuovo dell’Abate, Lisini is within the zone of Sesta. The estate preference is to pick quite late, and they are one of the last in the area to harvest. Here is the epitome of 2020’s seductiveness: dark exotic berries are tinged with a scent of juniper, while the palate strikes an arresting fusion of black cherry and lush apricot, with a ferruginous facet. Fulsome without being weighty, it deftly balances sumptuousness with rigour as firm tannins mark their territory. With this vintage, Lisini finally returns to its full lineup of Brunello. It is difficult to imagine the Ugolaia or Riserva bottlings topping this, however we will have to wait until next year see how those wines fare."
17.5/20 Walter Speller, JancisRobinson.com (2020 Vintage)
"Impenetrable dark crimson and enormous colour both for the vintage and the grape variety. Firm, concentrated dark cherry and blueberry peppered with spice and notes of oak – super-skilfully done. Suave and lots of concentration, perfectly balanced and layered with fine tannins. Definitely needs another year in bottle."
