Montalcino, Tuscany
Tenuta Buon Tempo
Vines planted early 1990s
Tenuta Buon Tempo lies at Castelnuovo dell'Abate, in the far southeastern corner of Montalcino, sheltered by the slopes of Monte Amiata. The estate was planted in the early 1990s and is given over entirely to Sangiovese, grown on galestro marl and farmed organically, certified since 2018. The wines are made simply and patiently, the Brunello given a long maceration and three years in large oak, the Rosso a shorter ageing for early drinking. Increasingly admired among Montalcino's serious estates, Buon Tempo makes wines of freshness and balance rather than weight, with the structure to age gracefully.
Wines currently available
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2020 Brunello di Montalcino
$103 per bottle
Tenuta Buon Tempo's Brunello is built from organic Sangiovese on galestro marl, aged three years in large oak. Deep yet poised: dark cherry, dried herb and a savoury, mineral undertow, with firm but ripe tannins that promise a long life. A serious Brunello from a rising estate. Cellar through the 2030s.
95 points, Danielle Callegari, Wine Enthusiast “The earthy, savory nose features aromas of hot tar, crushed rocks, freshly brewed coffee and dried cherries. On the palate,...”
“The earthy, savory nose features aromas of hot tar, crushed rocks, freshly brewed coffee and dried cherries. On the palate, cranberries fortify that cherry element, while a mocha sweetness contrasts with a warm, earthy, peppery spiciness that's lifted by fiery acidity.”
94 points, James Suckling, jamessuckling.com “Lively and crunchy red cherries, orange peel and cherry blossom with lifted floral notes of violets and roses. Medium-bodied with...”
“Lively and crunchy red cherries, orange peel and cherry blossom with lifted floral notes of violets and roses. Medium-bodied with fine-grained, juicy tannins. Good length with a citrusy aftertaste. Energetic yet sophisticated. Keep until 2026.”
92 points, Audrey Frick, jebdunnuck.com “A youthful ripe ruby color, the 2019 Brunello Di Montalcino is ripe and forward with aromas of crushed blackberries, baking...”
“A youthful ripe ruby color, the 2019 Brunello Di Montalcino is ripe and forward with aromas of crushed blackberries, baking spices, cedar, and leather. Full-bodied, with grippy structure, it saturates the palate with ripe fruit and tannins that build on the finish. Retaining good freshness even though it's more grounded in its personality this is a ripe style with a good bit of complexity, and it's going to show at its best over the next 7-8 years. Located in Castelnuovo dell'Abate, the southeast corner of the region, Tenuta Buon Tempo has been farming organically since the 1990s and has been certified since 2018. (Drink between 2024-2032)”
92 points, Eric Guido, Vinous “The 2019 Brunello di Montalcino is wild, mixing tangerine zest with rose petals, wet stones, fresh-picked strawberries, stems and more....”
“The 2019 Brunello di Montalcino is wild, mixing tangerine zest with rose petals, wet stones, fresh-picked strawberries, stems and more. It possesses depths of dark red fruit and minerals, all buffered by a dense textural wave of pure silk. Sweet spices and cocoa hints create a push and pull of contrast through the finish as dusty tannins add a subtle tension. The 2019 is a pleasure bomb, yet balance is expertly maintained. This will only require a short stay in the cellar to show its best. (Drink between 2025-2032)”
2024 Rosso di Montalcino
$42 per bottle
Tenuta Buon Tempo lies at Castelnuovo dell'Abate, in the warm southeastern corner of Montalcino, farmed organically since the estate's early days. This Rosso is the younger sibling to the Brunello, Sangiovese aged about a year to keep it bright and supple. Red cherry and herb, fresh acidity and gentle tannins, it is the one to open now while the Brunello rests. Honest, food-loving Tuscan red.
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