plural Brunellos also Brunellos di Montalcino
Definition of Brunello
: a full-bodied red wine made from Sangiovese grapes that is produced in the Tuscany region of Italy
Three impressive reds in particular—Barolo, Barbaresco, and Brunello di Montalcino—have acquired a devoted following among American oenophiles.— Alexis Bespaloff, Elle, January 1987
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The first known use of Brunello was in 1973
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