Watch as Brian Freedman, the wine specialist for Wine Chateau, uncorks his experiences on this wine on Uncork Deals. Rich, concentrated black and red berry pervades this beautifully constructed Brunello. A perfect example of its impressive vintage, Nando shows impressively with characteristic earthy, poignant fruit.–Winemakers Notes. Brunello di Montalcino (broo NEL lo dee mon tal CHEE no) is a red Italian wine produced in the vineyards surrounding the town of Montalcino located about 70 miles (110 km) southwest of Florence in the Tuscany wine region. Brunello, roughly translated as “nice dark one” in the local dialect, is the unofficial name of the clone of Sangiovese (also known as Sangiovese Grosso) grown in the Montalcino region. In 1980, the Brunello di Montalcino was awarded the first Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita (DOCG) designation and today is one of the Italy’s best-known and most expensive wines.

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