Brunello di Montalcino

Score

92

Score

93+

Score

93+

Score

92

Score

96

Score

94

Score

91

Score

93

Score

93

Score

92

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."

Score

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."