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the Best-Kept Secret in Brunello
Cantine Luciani, Brunello di Montalcino
6 bottles – $389.94 $269.94 ($44.99 per bottle
In the world of Italian wine, Brunello di Montalcino is a titan.
Known for its ability to express its Tuscan terroir with tremendous detail and nuance, Brunello has bold tannins and vibrant acidity that allow it to age gracefully for decades. And yet, with just a brief decant, the best examples offer immediate, deeply fruited drinking pleasure and are sought by critics, collectors and casual drinkers the world over.
Given the Brunello’s reputation, it’d be easy to think all the producers in th region would already be on every wine lover’s radar. But our intrepid Italian wine expert, Leo, uncovered a serious gem not too long ago: Cantine Luciani.
Nestled a mere 330 feet from Biondi-Santi (a Brunello icon whose signature red sells for $250+), this small winery has been owned and operated by the Luciani family since the late 1800s. Today, it’s run by Francesco, the seventh generation, with the help of his parents, Mario and Fabia.
During Leo’s first visit to their property, the Lucianis treated him to a glass of their 2012 vintage. He was immediately captivated by the intensity of fruit and the smoky, floral layers that intertwined in his glass. Then, Mario and Fabia told him about the acclaim. The wine had outscored that of their famous next-door neighbor...
A UNIQUE TASTE EXPERIENCE
For the first time ever, the Luciani family is giving new Vineyard Partners an opportunity to taste a “vertical” collection containing two bottles each of their incredible Brunello from the 2018, 2019 and 2020 vintages (see Franceco’s notes on each year below).
Normally, you would have to visit the estate to taste through recent releases and explore the variation between them—or shell out top dollar for each great-vintage Brunello. But this gives you the opportunity to enjoy all three great vintages and save $120 on the six-bottle collection.
If you’d like to taste the wines, but are not quite yet ready to become a Vineyard Partner, you can do that too…simply scroll down the page to see the pricing (spoiler alert: it’s not quite as good).
A Very perfect Pairing
Fortunately for all of us, the Luciani family was eager to introduce their wines to a wider audience and they agreed to give Leo a deal at a special, friends-only price.
The customers who got a case of that 2012 Brunello were among the first in the U.S. to try Cantine Luciani’s wines.
None of us were surprised when it was an instant success. “Very elegant and powerful,” glowed one customer review. “Will remain an absolute favorite,” raved another.
A few years later, the Lucianis learned about our Vineyard Partner program and asked to join. They loved the idea of building a close relationship with a group of devoted customers, people they knew truly appreciated what makes their classic, tiny-production Brunello so special.
“At our estate, tradition guides every step, from hand harvesting to bottling the wine on site,” says Francesco. “Ours remains a niche product, which is why we cherish this direct relationship.”
And now, we’re ecstatic to present their latest release—Luciani Brunello di Montalcino 2020—still at an unheard of cost for the quality it offers.
“The 2020 has a structure that will reward many years of aging, yet, even now it shows beautifully: vibrant fruit, refined tannins and a graceful balance that makes it a wonderful choice for celebrations,” says Francesco.
As a Vineyard Partner, you will...
ENJOY RARE ACCESS
Receive guaranteed allocations of exceptional wine—always at the best possible price. Help a vineyard thrive, and in some cases, survive.
CHAMPION TRUE TALENTS
Knowing that they have dedicated supporters allows more precious time to be spent on winemaking (less on sales and marketing).
UNLOCK EXCLUSIVE PERKS
Guaranteed savings, Vineyard updates, VIP experiences at the winery with advance notice, Early access to events & more
Not Ready to Become a Vineyard Partner quite yet?
Interested in the Luciani family’s Brunello di Montalcino vertical collection, but not ready to become a Vineyard Partner? No problem at all! Use this button to order a six-bottle set with two of each vintage—you’ll still save $102 and get an excellent introduction to this special red.
