- 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 |
Press & Reviews
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."
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."
Wine Enthusiast
Score
94
Date
2025-03-01
"The nose is savory and earthy, with underbrush, balsamic and mushroom, then a note of coffee with a hint of vanilla cream adds sweetness. Exuberant, but still crunchy notes of wild cherries and strawberries lead the palate, while the savory earthiness barely lingers in the background. — Danielle Callegari"
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."
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."
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."
REVIEWS FROM PAST VINTAGES
2020
Vinous
Score
93
Date
2024-11-26
"The 2020 Brunello di Montalcino is surprisingly rich, with a mix of cherry and plum sauce, cloves, spiced citrus peels and hints of crushed stone. This is deeply textural, silken and supple, with depths of ripe red berry fruit and spices that swirl giving way to a hint of tobacco toward the close. The 2020 finishes long and structured, with a web of fine-grained tannins as violet inner florals linger on."
2020
James Suckling
Score
92
Date
2024-10-16
"Complex wine with undertones of forest floor and spice to the macerated violets and raspberries that dominate on the nose, enhanced by smoky woodland and licorice. Both delicate and refined on the medium-bodied palate, with velvety tannins, refreshing acidity and a chalky, biting finish. Lacks a bit of flavor definition on the palate. Best from 2026."
2018
James Suckling
Score
93
Date
2022-12-07
"Truffles, dried cherries, earth, dried flowers and tomato leaves on the nose. Rich and flavorful, yet fresh, with excellent balance and sleek, integrated tannins. From organically grown grapes. Drink from 2024."
2018
Wine Spectator
Score
93
Date
2023-04-05
"Shows generous black cherry and blackberry fruit, along with distinctive notes of tamarind, gingerbread and licorice. Reveals more breadth and richness than its peers, with a long, firm chocolate- and baking spice†inflected finish. The aromas alone are worth the price of admission. Best from 2025 through 2039. ‡B.S."
2018
Vinous
Score
92
Date
2023-12-07
"The 2018 Brunello di Montalcino is a showboat on the nose, with medicinal cherries and sweet, rosy florals elevated by cinnamon spice. Juicy and lifted in style, it smooths over the palate with soft, medium-weight textures and ripe wild berry fruits. This gains traction through the finish as wood-grain tannins frame the experience and blackberry preserve hints slowly fade. The 2018 aims to please and will only require minimum cellaring to do so."
2017
James Suckling
Score
92
Date
2022-01-09
2017
Wine Spectator
Score
91
Date
2022-09-01
2016
James Suckling
Score
94
Date
2020-11-11
2016
Wine Spectator
Score
94
Date
2021-06-30
2016
Vinous
Score
90
Date
2020-11-01
2013
James Suckling
Score
93
Date
2013
Wine Spectator
Score
93
Date
2013
Wine Advocate
Score
92
Date
2018-03-01