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2021 San Polino "Helichrysum" Brunello di Montalcino

2021 San Polino "Helichrysum" Brunello di Montalcino

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98

Kerin O'Keefe

Reviewed November 2025
The 2021 Brunello Helicrhysum is stunning wine with energy, structure and finesse. Made with organically grown grapes, it opens with heady aromas of new leather, lavender, dark spice and dark-skinned fruit. Firmly structured and showing great intensity, the palate delivers succulent black cherry, crushed raspberry, licorice and dried mint alongside a backbone of fine-grained tannins. It’s still youthfully austere, with bright acidity. (KO)

Professional Reviews

97

James Suckling

Review Date: 12/2025
Very perfumed, with sandalwood, dried lavender, strawberries, ripe cherries and cedar on the nose. Medium-bodied with a solid core of fruit that is nicely framed by broad, integrated tannins that fold in beautifully. Fresh and crisp in the finish. Lovely tension. From organically grown grapes. Drinkable now, but better in 2027 and beyond.

Notes

The 2021 San Polino "Helichrysum" Brunello di Montalcino is an organic and biodynamic powerhouse from high-altitude vineyards (450m). Named after the wild curry plant (Helichrysum) that grows among the vines, it is known for its intense aromatic profile. The nose is complex, offering black cherry, white roses, and rosemary alongside deeper notes of cedar and sweet tobacco. On the palate, it is full-bodied yet remarkably agile, featuring velvety, fine-grained tannins and a juicy freshness. The finish is long and savory, marked by a distinct mineral edge. It is an opulent yet elegant Brunello that consistently earns top critical praise for its precision.

Details

OriginBrunello di Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy
Type/VarietalSangiovese
SKU1976522