Acclaim

“Delivering structure and finesse, the lovely 2021 Noras opens with heady aromas recalling eucalyptus, juniper, ripe berry and a whiff of the sea. It’s linear and elegant, featuring flavors of ripe Marasca cherry, wild raspberry, star anise and white pepper accompanied by taut, fine-grained tannins. Fresh acidity keeps it balanced. Drink 2025–2031.” Abv: 14.5% Kerin O’Keefe November 2024 ©kerinokeefe.com

“A very almondy wine with a lot of leesy character and Mirabelle-plum fruit definition. On the palate, it shows weight and silkiness with crisp acidity and a quite extracted, almost tannic and austere finish. Drink or hold.”

“A focused, balanced and well-driven red with aromas of sweet cherries, pralines, dried leaves and warm spices. Medium-bodied with fine tannins. It’s well balanced with a dense core of berries and chocolate wafers on the palate and a precise, flavorful finish with excellent length. Drink or hold.”

“Solid, structured and well made, with aromas of dark plums, dark chocolate, bark and sweet spices, following through to a full body with plush tannins. Plenty of texture and drive, with a long, flavorful, focused finish. Drink or hold.” -James Suckling, Nov. 2024

“Produced only in vintages with ideal ripeness and substantial acid backbone to guarantee longevity, Fuligni’s Riserva aspires to express the characteristics of a vintage to their fullest. With simmering fragrance, regal structure and inner brightness to illuminate the wine’s profound depths, the 2019 edition definitely succeeds. Intense cherry, orange zest, heady truffle and forest roots take hold on the nose. The fruit is pristine and even sleek and curvaceous but the tannins have a countering bite. Tangy pomegranate rings out from the core of this elegantly weighted gem; everything is neatly in place and unfolding at a tastefully measured gait.” -Michaela Morris, Decanter, Nov. 2024

“A first whiff evokes autumn woodlands – moist earth, fragrant undergrowth and toasted chestnut. It progresses confidently with flair. Ripe cherry and redcurrant burst from the core with background notes of cocoa dusted herbs. Layers of refined tannins are intricately and tightly knit, while bracing acidity imparts levity. The finish reverberates with a distinct mineral sensation. I am not sure this will outlive the estate’s stunning 2016 (the last Riserva release), however it will be a true pleasure to assess the two side by side during their long-distance journey.” -Michaela Morris, Decanter, Nov. 2024

“Fuligni is among those properties which deem 2020 an ideal vintage for a long-lived Riserva. I can’t wait to try it next year. In the meantime, it will be impossible to resist this annata bottling. Harvest started on 20 September, straddling the rainfall which came late in the month. Seductive and sensual, this beauty exudes pressed dark flowers and all-encompassing Asian five-spice. Chestnut and bitter roots inject a countering element to the sweet, glossy fruit that expands across the palate. Long, chalky tannins wrap around the red cherry core, building with density, and steely acidity cleanses the mouth.” -Michaela Morris, Decanter, Nov. 2024