The Magic of Brunello is a new JamesSuckling.com production filmed by Hollywood director James Orr. The documentary is about the history of one of Italy's best and most coveted wines, and the region it comes from. The town of Montalcino is a small medieval village located in the province of Siena. The wine district has one of the warmest and driest climates in Tuscany with the grapes in the area ripening up to a week earlier than in nearby Montepulciano. Brunello is a red wine that was first made in the Montalcino area in the early 14th century. The name Brunello evolved into the designation of the wine produced with 100 percent sangiovese grapes.
The documentary features interviews from six leading winemakers who are dedicated to making Brunello di Montalcino one of the great red wines of the world. These include Tancredi Biondi Santi from Biondi Santi, Giacomo Neri from Casanova di Neri, Lamberto Frescobaldi from CastelGiocondo, Daniel Fabbro from San Polino, Vincenzo Abbruzzese from Valdicava and Enrico Viglierchio from Castello Banfi. Each tells a story that illustrates the diversity, passion and dedication to the wine world of the region. And it points to the changes in generations of winemakers and the future of the great wine of Brunello di Montalcino.
Enjoy this world premiere of The Magic of Brunello here exclusively on JamesSuckling.com.
This is part of an extensive program of content on Italian wines and culture over the summer of 2020 on JamesSuckling.com. Read this post to see more examples of the kinds of stories we will be posting over the next few weeks.
