{"title":"La Serena","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe La Serena estate has belonged to the Mantengoli family since the 1930s, but they did not start making wine until 1988, when twin brothers Andrea \u0026amp; Marcello entered the family business. What began as a one-hectare farm has since grown into nine hectares, with about six of those under vine, dedicated exclusively to Sangiovese for Brunello and Rosso di Montalcino. Andrea has always worked the vineyards in an organic way, but since the 2013 vintage his wines are now officially certified as “Made With Organic Grapes” on the label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe estate is directly east of Montalcino in an area that has always produced highly acclaimed Brunello. Andrea’s neightbors include Cerbaiona, Casanova di Neri and even Biondi Santi’s Il Greppo estate. The estate is at 400 meters above sea level, and the soil here is similar to the Pertimali\/Montosoli Cru areas, but is slightly less compact, providing wines with structure but perhaps more approachability in their youth than their neighbors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLa Serena’s Brunello di Montalcino consistently receives top praise from wine critics. Their 2012 Brunello di Montalcino was blessed with 96 points from Wine Spectator, and their 2010 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva ‘Gemini’ received 95 points from Robert Parker. With Enologist Paolo Caciorgna giving a hand to Andrea, the estate is in great hands. Since the 2009 vintage, Andrea has abandoned the use of barriques for his wines, and now uses only large oak casks of 20 hectoliters and larger.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"la-serena-brunello-di-montalcino","title":"La Serena Brunello di Montalcino","description":"\u003cp\u003eLa Serena Brunello di Montalcino 2019 is a beautifully poised expression of Sangiovese, offering layered notes of dark cherry, wild raspberry, dried violet, tobacco, and subtle baking spice. Silky yet structured, the palate balances vibrant acidity with fine-grained tannins, carrying impressive depth and elegance through a long, savoury finish. A classic Brunello with both immediate charm and the structure to reward careful cellaring over the next decade and beyond. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"active\" href=\"#tab2\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab3\" class=\"\"\u003ePress\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"display: block;\" id=\"tab2\" class=\"active\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2019\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Order\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6 bottles\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailability:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ein stock\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eItaly\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTuscany\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVarietal(s):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSangiovese\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab3\" class=\"\" style=\"display: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e97 POINTS,JAMES SUCKLING:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAromas of bark, dark cherries and flowers, too. It’s medium- to full-bodied with purity of fruit that runs the length of the wine. It goes on for minutes. Very fine tannins. From organically grown grapes. Needs three or four years to completely come together, but gorgeous. Drink after 2026.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"La Serena","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50190654865601,"sku":null,"price":594.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1388\/5755\/files\/LaSerenaBrunello.webp?v=1778167101"},{"product_id":"la-serena-brunello-di-montalcino-riserva-gemini","title":"La Serena Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Gemini","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Mantengoli family has farmed this land since the 1930s, with Andrea and Marcello taking the estate into winemaking in 1988. Situated just northeast of Montalcino — neighbours to Cerbaiona and Biondi Santi — on a complex mix of tuff, sand, schist, and galestro. Gemini is the estate's flagship: a single parcel planted in 1993 at 400 metres, always the last to be harvested, certified organic, and aged 42 months in large oak casks before a minimum six months in bottle. Around 800 cases produced. A genuine \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ecru\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Brunello at a price that still makes sense — don't sleep on it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"active\" href=\"#tab2\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab3\" class=\"\"\u003ePress\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"display: block;\" id=\"tab2\" class=\"active\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2019\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Order\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6 bottles\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailability:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ein stock\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eItaly\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTuscany\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVarietal(s):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSangiovese\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab3\" class=\"\" style=\"display: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e93 POINTS,VINOUS:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 2020 Brunello di Montalcino is surprisingly rich, with a mix of cherry and plum sauce, cloves, spiced citrus peels and hints of crushed stone. This is deeply textural, silken and supple, with depths of ripe red berry fruit and spices that swirl giving way to a hint of tobacco toward the close. The 2020 finishes long and structured, with a web of fine-grained tannins as violet inner florals linger on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"La Serena","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50254356938945,"sku":null,"price":1236.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1388\/5755\/files\/La_Serena_Gemini.webp?v=1779475243"},{"product_id":"la-serena-rosso-di-montalcino","title":"La Serena Rosso di Montalcino","description":"\u003cp\u003eLa Serena Rosso di Montalcino is a classic expression of 100% Sangiovese from Tuscany, opening with vibrant aromas of wild cherry, raspberry, red plum, rose petal, and subtle earthy spice. The palate is medium- to full-bodied, balancing juicy red and dark fruit with bright acidity, polished tannins, and savory notes of herbs, orange peel, and mocha. Fresh, energetic, and beautifully structured, it delivers much of the character and depth of Brunello di Montalcino in a more approachable style, finishing long and refined with exceptional food-pairing versatility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab2\" class=\"active\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"\" href=\"#tab3\"\u003ePress\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\" id=\"tab2\" style=\"display: block;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2022\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Order\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6 bottles\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailability:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ein stock\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eItaly\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTuscany\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVarietal(s):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSangiovese\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"display: none;\" class=\"\" id=\"tab3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e97 POINTS,JAMES SUCKLING:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAromas of bark, dark cherries and flowers, too. It’s medium- to full-bodied with purity of fruit that runs the length of the wine. It goes on for minutes. Very fine tannins. From organically grown grapes. Needs three or four years to completely come together, but gorgeous. Drink after 2026.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"La Serena","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50335641567425,"sku":null,"price":270.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1388\/5755\/files\/La_Serena_Rosso.webp?v=1781523727"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.brixandmortarwines.com\/collections\/la-serena\/italy.oembed","provider":"Brix + Mortar Wine Co. ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}