Brunello di Montalcino

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95

"The Casanuova delle Cerbaie 2020 Brunello boasts enticing aromas of cedar, blue flower, juniper and eucalyptus that mingle with spice notes. On the delicious, elegantly structured palate, firm, refined tannins and fresh acidity accompany Marasca cherry, wild strawberry, star anise and rosemary. What a great wine. Drink 2029–2035. Abv: 14% Kerin O'Keefe November 2024"

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94

"A substantial, medium-bodied wine with excellent density and verve. It's shows plenty of cherry and citrus character, as well as cedar. Chewy tannins ,yet polished and open-grained. Give it three or four years to come together. Drink after 2027."

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93

"The 2020 Brunello Di Montalcino is a bit fresher on the nose than the Riserva and shows off notes of fresh raspberries, tea leaves, crushed roses, and fresh herbs. The palate is similarly much fresher though just as approachable, with fine tannins that have a little more grip, even acidity, and a clean, stony finish. It's more promising for the longer term, over the next 10-12 years. I like this a lot."

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93

"Earthy in all the best ways, the 2020 Brunello di Montalcino opens in the glass with a whiff of flowery underbrush and leather, giving way to aromas of dried black cherry and cedary spice. It's silken in feel, with ripe wild berry and sour citrus tones that swirl beneath an air of violet inner florals. The 2020 maintains fantastic energy even as grippy tannins and hints of sour red berries saturate the senses. This is a fantastic showing."

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16

"Mid ruby with orange tinges. Deep, concentrated and balsamic cherry nose. Dense cherry with clayey tannins. Solid. (WS)"

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95

"Aromas of mushrooms, black cherries, sour cherries and flowers. Medium to full body with chewy tannins that give form to the wine. Juicy fruit in the center-palate. Chewy at the end. Give this three or four years to soften."

Score

93

"Camphor, underbrush and lavender aromas waft out of the glass on the 2019 Brunello from Casanuova delle Cerbaie. Lithe and savory, the elegantly structured palate features juicy Morello cherry, black raspberry and star anise alongside taut, polished tannins. Fresh acidity keeps it bright and balanced. Drink 202026–2032. Abv: 14%"

Score

93

"The 2019 Brunello di Montalcino opens with a mentholated freshness, blending wild herbs with spiced blood orange and crushed raspberries. It,s softly textured with cooling acidity and crisp wild berry fruits. A bitter tinge of savory spice emerges toward the close. Sweet tannins linger, adding a pleasant punctuation as the 2019 finishes with medium length and youthfully chewy."

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93

"An umami nose has earth and herbs and damp soil, then more savory aromas of balsamic vinegar and pepper. Berries and cherries bloom on the palate alongside floral notes with earth and pepper still present, but ferocious tannins doing the work of enforcing balance. — Danielle Callegari"

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94

"Enticing cherry blossom, peach, sandalwood, muscovado sugar and nutmeg aromas. So succulent and drinkable, with a medium body and fine-grained tannins. Creamy and fruity finish. Delicious already. Drink now or hold."

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92

"Lithe and light on its feet, this has aromas recalling forest floor, cranberry, graphite and grilled herb. The aromas carry on to the vibrant, already approachable palate along with white pepper and hints of white almond. Taut, polished tannins and bright acidity provide support. Drink 2023–2028. 14% abv. Kerin O'Keefe November 2022"

Score

91

"Inward and earthy in the glass, the 2018 Brunello di Montalcino opens with a whiff of crushed ashen stone giving way to dried berries, autumnal spice and worn leather. It splashes across the palate, surprisingly juicy and playful in style, with ripe wild berries underscored by minerals and contrasting hints of sour citrus. While only gently tannic, the 2018 shows decent length, as hints of blackberry and clove resonate."

Score

90

"The Casanuova delle Cerbaie 2018 Brunello di Montalcino opens to a rusty or metallic-mineral note that recalls iron ore or pencil shaving. That dark side of the wine complements blackcurrant and dried blackberry. Additionally, there is a balsamic side to the wine with rosemary essence, cola and medicinal herb. It finishes with soft intensity and an accessible, mid-weight texture. Fruit is sourced over 10 hectares with rocky galestro and calcareous soils at 350 meters in elevation. Exactly 23,482 bottles were made."

Score

91

"Crushed ashen stone, smoky animal muskiness and savory herbs waft up from the 2017 Brunello di Montalcino. With time in the glass, it gains pretty depths and refreshing notes of dried roses and cherries. The textures are soft, verging on fleshy, yet nicely contrasted by a more refined mix of wild berries and minerals. There,s a salty flourish that mingles with hints of licorice and residual acids through the finale, giving an almost juicy feel, and a coating of fine tannins frames the expression well."

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93

"A fresh and floral red, exuding red berry aromas. Elegant and vibrant, featuring strawberry, cherry, rose and mineral flavors. This is also linear and focused, gaining speed through the refined finish. Sangiovese. Best from 2024 through 2040. 2,500 cases made, 800 cases imported."

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