- Certified Organic since 2013
- 100% Sangiovese from the La Serena estate harvested during the first two weeks of October
- Vineyards located at 400 meters planted to soils of clay, sand and marl
- Fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel before wine moves into cask
- Aged for three years in a combination of 20, 30, 40 and 70 hectoliter French oak casks, plus four months in bottle
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2019
Country:
Italy
Region:
Tuscany
Appellation:
Brunello di Montalcino
Variety:
Sangiovese
Color:
Red
Farming Practice:
Certified Organic - Non-USDA/NOP
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | IT-LSR-11-19 | 12/750ml |
| Half Bottle | IT-LSR-11-19H | 24/375ml |
| Magnum | IT-LSR-11-19M | 6/1500ml |
Press & Reviews
Decanter
Score
93
Date
2024-02-21
"An under-the-radar estate, La Serena is located directly east of the town of Montalcino. The organically cultivated vineyards sit at 400 metres on calcareous-rich clay with a southeastern exposition. The classy 2019 wafts with fragrant balsam wood, pressed rose and allspice. Fully packed and energetic, the palate shows impressive purity of spicy dark cherry with pleasantly puckering acidity. Chalky textured tannins are on the right side of extraction, building in power as they coat the mouth. This needs some time to temper."
James Suckling
Score
97
Date
2023-09-25
"Aromas 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."
Terroir Sense
Score
90
Date
2024-03-21
"Medium bright red. Nicely pitched aromas and flavours of cherry, rose petal, herbs and exotic spices. Then ripe and primary, with a restrained sweetness. Still a bit youthfully tight on the otherwise broad finish featuring dusty of tannins. Not the fruitiest 2019 Brunello. Drinking window: 2028-2038."
Vinous
Score
93
Date
2023-12-07
"The 2019 Brunello di Montalcino is darkly alluring, with an earthy blend of crushed rocks and flowery underbrush, giving way to steeped plums and violet florals. This sweeps across the palate with juicy textures as exotic spices and crisp red fruits slowly saturate. The 2019 finishes long and staining, with crunchy tannins that frame the experience well without slowly its momentum as an air of lavender fades over a staining of black licorice."
Wine Spectator
Score
95
Date
2024-03-27
"There's a fruity side to this red as well as a spicy side, with cherry, strawberry and black pepper flavors throughout. Floral, iron and underbrush accents add depth, yet it's the beam of pure cherry that prevails. Shows prodigious length on the finish. Best from 2027 through 2043. —B.S."