- 100% estate-owned Sangiovese grown in galestro soils at an average altitude of 400 meters
- Fermentation in stainless steel followed by aging in large Slavonian oak for one year
- Transferred to large French oak casks for an additional two years before bottling
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2018
Country:
Italy
Region:
Tuscany
Appellation:
Brunello di Montalcino
Variety:
Sangiovese
Color:
Red
Farming Practice:
Sustainable
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | IT-MOC-11-18 | 12/750ml |
| Half Bottle | IT-MOC-11-18H | 24/375ml |
Press & Reviews
James Suckling
Score
92
Date
2022-11-29
"I like the floral and herb undertones to this, with potpourri, thyme, bramble berries, cherries and lemons. Bright and tangy yet full-bodied, with silky tannins and ripe, juicy fruit. Zesty finish. Drink or hold."
Jancis Robinson
Score
16
Date
2022-12-12
"Dark ruby with bricky rim. A little stalky and reductive on the nose while hinting at oak and exotic spice. Supple, ripe, dark fruit with lots of tangy acidity and underlying, slightly dry tannins, but the fruit leads on the finish. (WS)"
Jeb Dunnuck
Score
90
Date
2023-03-07
"Savory and herbaceous, the 2018 Brunello Di Montalcino offers heady aromas of fresh leather, dried black cherry, balsamic, and toasted cedar. It is medium to full-bodied, with dark fruit and earth tones of turned soil, saline, cherry pit, plum pit, tea leaf, and medicinal herbs. Drink 2025-2030."
Vinous
Score
91
Date
2022-12-15
"The 2018 Brunello di Montalcino slowly comes to life in the glass with a dark array of steeped plums, lavender and crushed rocks. It,s silky, almost creamy, in texture, with ripe red and black fruits complemented by sweet inner herbal tones and brisk acidity. The 2018 finishes structured and powerful, yet balanced, as a collection of minerals adds a crunchy sensation under an air of violet-tinged inner florals. Mocali did a fine job of integrating the exotic qualities of the vintage with their house style. Well done."
Wine Spectator
Score
90
Date
2023-06-30
"A dense, slightly rustic red, with burly tannins dominating plum, cherry, tamarind paste, earth and iron flavors. Manages to show fruit under those broad shoulders and isn't overly astringent, so give this a few years to integrate (or decant now). Best from 2026 through 2042. "