B...like Brunello! from Tuscany with love

From the hills of Montalcino to Brussels, discover six outstanding expressions of Tuscany From Tuscany, With Love: The Soul of BrunelloSix Brunellos. Three Vintages. One Legendary Territory. What makes a truly great Brunello? The grape, the terroir, the vintage — or time itself? Imagine tasting six Brunello di Montalcino wines, all made from 100% Sangiovese, yet each expressing a remarkably different personality. How can the same grape produce wines of such distinctive elegance, structure and complexity? What distinguishes a Brunello from the celebrated Montosoli hillside from one grown in the warmer southern areas of Montalcino? And how does a wine from 2012 compare with the younger, highly acclaimed 2019 vintage? Welcome to Montalcino, one of Tuscany's most prestigious wine territories, where medieval history, breathtaking landscapes and generations of winemaking knowledge come together in one extraordinary red wine. The story of modern Brunello began in the 19th century, when the Biondi-Santi family helped establish the foundations of a wine that would become internationally celebrated for its longevity and elegance. But Brunello's greatest secret lies in its diversity. One grape variety. One denomination. Countless expressions of terroir. Montalcino is not a uniform landscape. Its vineyards extend across hillsides of different altitudes, exposures, soils and microclimates. These variations, together with the choices of individual winemakers, create wines with remarkably different personalities. And then comes the influence of time. Brunello is a wine built for patience. Its ageing requirements are among the most demanding in Italian wine, and its finest expressions can continue evolving for decades. 🍷 Join the EU Sommelier Association for an exclusive guided tasting of SIX Brunello di Montalcino wines, specially brought from Italy for this occasion. Our selection brings together six producers and three fascinating vintages: 2012, 2015 and 2019. We will explore the distinctive character of the historic Montosoli area through Baricci, discover the evolution of a mature 2015 Brunello from Fattoi, and compare four interpretations of the celebrated 2019 vintage. From the elegance and complexity of Canalicchio di Sopra to the distinctive personalities of Talenti, San Carlo and Uccelliera, this is an opportunity to discover just how diverse Brunello can be. Along the way, we will explore: The terroirs of Montalcino — how altitude, exposure, soils and microclimates shape the expression of Sangiovese. The influence of vintage — what distinguishes the 2012, 2015 and 2019 growing seasons and how those differences may be reflected in the glass. The art of ageing — how Brunello evolves over time, developing tertiary aromas and greater complexity while retaining its characteristic structure. The signature of the producer — how vineyard management, extraction and oak maturation influence the personality of each wine. Can you recognise a mature Brunello? Will the oldest wine be the most complex? And can four wines from the same vintage taste dramatically different? These are some of the questions we will explore together, glass in hand. Whether you are already passionate about Italian fine wines or discovering Brunello for the first time, this tasting offers a rare opportunity to experience six distinctive interpretations of one of Italy's greatest wines. An intimate winter evening, outstanding Tuscan wines and the warmth of Montalcino in every glass. THE SIX BRUNELLOS • Baricci — Brunello di Montalcino 2012 • Fattoi — Brunello di Montalcino 2015 • San Carlo — Brunello di Montalcino 2019 • Talenti — Brunello di Montalcino 2019 • Canalicchio di Sopra — Brunello di Montalcino 2019 • Uccelliera — Brunello di Montalcino 2019 Selection shipped from Italy for this event only! Places are limited — reserve your seat and join us!