Italy – Brunello Vintages Grouped '00-'13

Question 1

What are the highly regarded vintages for Tuscany of the 2000s?

Answer 1

‘01, ‘04, ‘06, ‘07, ‘09

Question 2

What are the highly regarded vintages for Tuscany of the 1990s?

Answer 2

‘95, ‘96, ‘97

Question 3

What are the highly regarded vintages for Tuscany of the 1980s?

Answer 3

‘85, ‘88

Question 4

What are the highly regarded vintages for Tuscany of the 1970s?

Answer 4

‘75

Question 5

What are the “erratic and should be avoided” vintages for Brunello di Montalcino in the 2000s?

Answer 5

‘02 (Rain), ‘03 (heatwave), ‘05 (rain)

Question 6

What are the “hot” vintages for Brunello di Montalcino in the 2000s?

Answer 6

‘03

Question 7

What are the “classic” vintages for Brunello di Montalcino in the 2000s?

Answer 7

‘01, ‘04

Question 8

What are the “erratic but okay” vintages for Brunello di Montalcino in the 2000s?

Answer 8

‘08, ‘09, ‘10

Question 9

What are the “warm and maturing quickly” vintages for Brunello di Montalcino in the 2000s?

Answer 9

‘00, ‘03, ‘05