2017 Silvio Nardi Brunello di Montalcino

Sangiovese Grosso - 750ML
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REVIEWS

JS 94 WA 93 WS 93
JS 94

jamessuckling.com, November 2021

This is a beautiful, fresh 2017 Brunello with fine tannins and a medium body of cherry, bark, cedar and pine-needle flavors. It’s long and polished with ultra-fine tannins and fresh acidity. Nicely done for the vintage...
WA 93

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, February 2022

Tenute Silvio Nardi is an estate worth visiting. It occupies one of the most extreme locations in the appellation, tucked away into the hills north of the town in a wild no-man's-land of its own. Once you get there, there...
WS 93

Wine Spectator, June 2022

An intense red, with saturated flavors of blackberry and plum shaded by earth, eucalyptus and mineral notes. All its components are in the right place, and it's backed by a spine of refined and resonant tannins. Best from...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Red
Varietal Sangiovese Grosso
Country Italy
Region Tuscany
Sub-region Brunello di Montalcino
Vintage 2017
Size 750ML
Percent alcohol 15.5%
Closure Cork

Tenute Silvio Nardi is a Tuscan wine estate founded in 1950 by Silvio Nardi with his purchase of Casale del Bosco’s estate in Montalcino. The vineyards, located in a primarily hilly area that ranges from 460 to 1,575 feet above sea level, comprise 36 plots that extend to the east and west of Montalcino and are grouped into three estates.

From Casale del Bosco comes the precious cru Brunello Poggio Doria, an elegant, aristocratic interpretation of Sangiovese. Casale del Bosco is located on the west side, offering elegant and complex wines. Manachiara, exposed to the east, offers full bodied and powerful wines.

Sangiovese is the estate’s tradition and has been planted on almost all of the estate’s lands although, in 8 of the 80 hectares owned, different varieties can be found—from most traditional varieties like Colorino to international ones like Merlot, Syrah and Petit Verdot.

Emilia, Silvio Nardi’s youngest daughter, joined the business in 1985 and since 1990 has succeeded her father in the general management of the estate, and has undertaken a reorganization of the vineyards and the cellar.

Silvio Nardi Brunello di Montalcino is a "Pure-Noble" Sangiovese wine. It is a wine for which blending translates to capturing different notes from different terroirs where softness arrives by gentle aging.

The wine has an intense ruby red color with garnet highlights. It has clean, sophisticated, intense and complex aromas, rich in evolved overtones, with hints of anise, ripe wild berries and a light touch of vanilla. Warm with supple tannins, this wine has great structure, good length and considerable aging capacity.

The 2017 Silvio Nardi Brunello di Montalcino is a captivating red wine that embodies the essence of Tuscany. With its striking image that showcases the rich, ruby hue of the wine, it immediately captures the attention of wine enthusiasts. Produced by Silvio Nardi, a renowned winery in the Brunello di Montalcino sub-region, this wine is a true testament to the exceptional quality of Sangiovese Grosso grapes.

Upon pouring, the wine reveals its deep, intense color, hinting at the concentration and complexity that awaits. The nose is greeted with an enticing bouquet of cherry, bark, cedar, and pine-needle aromas. These aromatics create a harmonious symphony that evokes a sense of the Tuscan landscape, where vineyards coexist with Mediterranean shrub oaks and forests. It is a truly magical experience, as if one could taste the essence of the terroir.

On the palate, the 2017 Silvio Nardi Brunello di Montalcino showcases a medium body that is both elegant and refined. Fine tannins caress the palate, while fresh acidity adds vibrancy and balance. The flavors of cherry, forest floor, button mushroom, and wild flowers intertwine seamlessly, creating a multi-layered and well-rounded wine.

Renowned wine critic James Suckling awarded this wine an impressive 94 points, praising its freshness and fine tannins. Robert Parker's Wine Advocate also recognized its excellence, awarding it 93 points and highlighting its cool-climate character and silky texture. Wine Spectator, too, bestowed upon this wine a score of 93, commending its intense flavors of blackberry and plum, supported by refined and resonant tannins.

With an alcohol percentage of 15.5%, this wine possesses both power and finesse. It is a wine that can be enjoyed now or cellared for further development. Best from 2025 through 2042, the 2017 Silvio Nardi Brunello di Montalcino promises to age gracefully and reward those who exercise patience.

In conclusion, the 2017 Silvio Nardi Brunello di Montalcino is a wine that showcases the beauty and elegance of Sangiovese Grosso. Its remarkable balance, complex aromatics, and long, polished finish make it a true gem from Tuscany. Whether enjoyed now or in the years to come, this wine is sure to captivate and delight wine enthusiasts around the world.