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2021 San Polino "Helichrysum" Brunello di Montalcino

2021 San Polino "Helichrysum" Brunello di Montalcino

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$69.99

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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. (JS)

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Decanter

Review Date: 11/2025
San Polino encourages spontaneous fermentations with native yeasts across the range. To further augment 2021's vintage character, Helichrysum also sees a two-month period of lees stirring in barriques. For now, the wine is rather closed. Aromas suggest curry leaf, cardamom, dusty herb and iron. Full yet tight, the palate has yet to cede to graciousness – dense, sandy tannins firmly command. But while not easygoing or upfront, this introspective, textural Brunello simmers with immense personality. Needless to say, it will require further bottle age. (MM)

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

TypeRed Wine
VarietalSangiovese
OriginBrunello di Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy
Bottle Size750 mL
SKU1982753