Sant’Ippolito and Brunello: many awards coming

• Villa da Vinci Sant’Ippolito Toscana Rosso

• Leonardo da Vinci Brunello di Montalcino

• Da Vinci I Capolavori San Giovanni Battista Brunello di Montalcino

Wine critic Luca Maroni compiles the “Yearbook of Best Italian Wines 2021”, now in its 29th edition. Among the red wines defined as “the best of the best of Italy” – namely those rated with a score of 99/100 – our Sant’Ippolito Toscana Rosso 2018from the Villa da Vinci collection.

This Tuscan red wine is the result of a blend of Sangiovese, Merlot and Syrah, whose grapes are carefully selected from the vineyards surrounding Villa da Vinci, on the Tuscan hills. An iconic taste like the work on its label, “The Annunciation”, a youthful masterpiece of the genius. A harmonious wine, which displays from the very first sip great body and balance, as well as a fine correspondence between aromas and compositional variety in both taste and scent.

As every autumn, on the international wine scene comes the ranking and scores of American critic James Suckling, one of the most influential critics in the world, who particularly appreciated the aromatic and gustatory depth of our Brunello di Montalcino. They were thus pleasantly described:

San Giovanni Battista Brunello di Montalcino 2016 from the Da Vinci I Capolavori collection – 93/100

A structured, full-bodied red with sour cherries and cloves, as well as dark-chocolate and leather notes. Firm tannins. Tobacco and dried leaves on the long finish. Wait a few years for it to soften. Drink after 2024.
“This is a structured, full-bodied red with sour cherries and cloves, as well as dark-chocolate and leather notes. Firm tannins. Tobacco and dried leaves on the long finish. Wait a few years for it to soften. Drink after 2024.” – James Suckling

Brunello di Montalcino 2016 from the Leonardo da Vinci collection – 93/100

A rich Brunello with dark fruit, as well as chocolate and cedar. Orange peel underneath. It’s full-bodied and layered with intense yet polished tannins. Juicy, fresh and long. Try after 2023.
“A rich Brunello with dark fruit, as well as chocolate and cedar. Orange peel underneath. It’s full-bodied and chewy with intense yet polished tannins. Juicy, fresh and long. Try after 2023.” – James Suckling

Raise your glasses and toast to these precious news! Cheers.