Benvenuto Brunello 2025

The new edition of Benvenuto Brunello confirms its long-standing appointment with the release of the latest vintage of Brunello di Montalcino alongside the other denomination wines of the territory. An extraordinary preview for both Italy and international markets, ahead of their upcoming debut in wine shops and restaurants worldwide.

Program

November 20th

11:00 - 17:00

Chiostro di Sant’Agostino

Seated and served tasting, reserved for Italian and international journalists (by invitation).

20:00

Winery Dinners: exclusive dinners hosted at wineries participating in Benvenuto Brunello (by invitation).

Media Days

November 21th

09:00 - 17:00

Chiostro di Sant’Agostino

Seated and served tasting, reserved for Italian and international journalists (by invitation).

20:00

Chiostro di Sant’Agostino

Benvenuto Brunello Opening Dinner (by invitation).

Award ceremony: Leccio d’Oro Prize.

Media Days

November 22th

10:00-18:00

Chiostro di Sant’Agostino

Walk-Around Tasting, with participating producers, open to trade professionals and wine lovers.

10:30

Chiostro di Sant’Agostino

Presentation of the 2025 agronomic vintage Brunello Forma
Talk led by Luciano Ferraro, Editor-in-Chief of Corriere della Sera
Dedication of the celebratory ceramic tile and installation at the Town Hall wall

15:00

Chiostro di Sant’Agostino

Masterclass led by Michaela Morris (in English, paid reservation required).

20:00

Winery Dinners: exclusive dinners hosted at wineries participating in Benvenuto Brunello (by invitation).

November 22th
Masterclass

15:00 - MICHAELA MORRIS DipWSET

4 Vintages, 1 Identity: Brunello di Montalcino

Through a tasting of four distinct vintages, this masterclass led by Michaela Morris will offer an essential overview of Brunello di Montalcino’s ability to reflect climatic trends and evolve over time. A comparative journey that reveals how, beyond the labels of “great” or “challenging” vintages, Montalcino consistently expresses complexity, resilience, and enduring appeal.

Tasting

Brunello di Montalcino 2014/ 2017/ 2016/ 2020

November 23th

10:00-18:00

Chiostro di Sant’Agostino

Walk-Around Tasting, with participating producers, open to trade professionals and wine lovers.

11:00

Chiostro di Sant’Agostino

Masterclass led by Giambattista Marchetto (in Italian, paid reservation required).

November 23th
Masterclass

11:00 - GIAMBATTISTA MARCHETTO journalist and wine writer

Brunello at the Top: Riserva 2019 and Vigna 2018

A unique opportunity to explore Montalcino’s most distinctive and refined expressions: Brunello di Montalcino Riserva and Brunello di Montalcino Vigna. The 2019 Riserva, the ultimate expression of longevity and complexity, and the 2018 single vineyard, showcasing the elegance and nuances of individual crus, will be the focus of this exclusive tasting led by Giambattista Marchetto. A sensory journey to understand how Brunello can reveal different styles, structures, and personalities through its vintages and unique interpretations of the territory.

November 24th

10:00 – 18:00

Chiostro di Sant’Agostino

Walk-Around Tasting, with producers at the tables, open to trade professionals and wine lovers.

11:00

Chiostro di Sant’Agostino

Masterclass led by Gabriele Gorelli MW (in Italian, by invitation).

November 24th
Masterclass

11:00 - GABRIELE GORELLI MW

Rosso and Brunello di Montalcino: Vintages and Personalities

A seminar dedicated to the Italian restaurant sector. The aim is to demonstrate the value of featuring multiple vintages of Rosso and Brunello di Montalcino on a wine list, to meet a wide range of tastes, needs, and food pairings that a single vintage cannot fulfil. This “double pyramid” finds a natural bridge in the 2019 vintage, underscoring how Rosso di Montalcino, while enjoyable when young, can also evolve beautifully with a few years of age.

Tasting

Brunello di Montalcino 2015 / 2016 / 2017 / 2018 / 2019

Rosso di Montalcino 2019 / 2020 / 2021 / 2022 / 2023

Leccio d'Oro prize

Every year the Consorzio del Vino Brunello di Montalcino awards a prize called LECCIO D’ORO.

The prize is divided into two sections:
Restaurants (Italian and overseas) and
Wine Shops (Italian and overseas).

The prizes are awarded to the places that have a Wine List with a wide well represented range of Brunello di Montalcino and the other Montalcino wines covering both the various vintages and numerous labels from many different estates.

Leccio d'Oro

Producers

An incredible variety of wineries in a small portion of territory, this is Montalcino.

Stories to tell, experiences to share and unique interpretations of Brunello di Montalcino and the denomination.

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