Red

Riserva

Brunello di Montalcino · Italy

Fact sheet

red meats · game meats · aged cheeses · pasta with ragu

201190 pts

Aromas of mature black-skinned berry, tobacco and dark spice lead the way. The rounded palate offers dried cherry, raspberry, coffee and a licorice note alongside velvety if not very persistent tannins. Showing the heat of the vintage, this is evolving quickly so enjoy over the…
201093 pts

Leafy underbrush, sunbaked earth, star anise and a whiff of new leather lead the way. The firm, elegantly structured palate offers mature wild cherry, crushed raspberry, licorice and clove alongside a backbone of firm, rounded tannins. Drink 2018–2025.
200987 pts

Aromas suggest mature black berry, savory herb and a balsamic note. The palate displays baked plum, black pepper and anisette alongside bracing tannins.
200793 pts

There's a freshness to the mouthfeel of this wine that suggests it has many years to go in order to continue its cellaring evolution. Bright cherry aromas are followed by tones of wet earth, red rose, leather and tobacco. Drink after 2018.
200692 pts

This elegant Brunello opens to a lean, streamlined style. The garnet color is true to the Sangiovese variety and so are the wine's aromas of forest berry, earth and pressed flower. You'll like the bright, soft close, with its tiny touch of fruity sweetness.