Acclaim

“Luminous red. High-pitched aromas of sour red cherry, raspberry, rose, stainless steel, white pepper and minerals. Dense and silky in texture but displays great juiciness, clarity and floral lift; the lively but harmonious acidity really lifts and frames the bright red and mineral flavors. Totally saturates the palate and yet comes off as virtually weightless. This hauntingly beautiful wine showcases everything Brunello can be when made from an ultra-competent producer farming Sangiovese vines that grow in what is a real grand cru section of the much too large Brunello di Montalcino denomination.” -Ian D’Agata, Vinous, Apr. 2018

“Bright saturated red. Deep, pure aromas of raspberry, licorice and minerals; a whiff of white pepper and aromatic herbs emerges with air. Sweet, dense, chewy and powerful, offering superb depth and nuance to the rich red cherry, licorice and potpourri flavors. Tactile, serious and extremely long on the fine-grained, lifted finish. Yet another great wine from Fuligni, and a knockout Brunello Riserva.” -Ian D’Agata, Vinous, Apr. 2018

“Very deep red. Flinty, floral red cherry and underbrush on the enticing, very pure, precise nose. Then silky and suave, with ripe red cherry, underbrush and savory spices lingering nicely on the long creamy finish. Another classic, outstanding Brunello from Costanti, who has made a few in his time.” -Ian D’Agata, Vinous, Apr. 2018

“Vivid deep red. Musky, deep, mineral-tinged aromas of red cherry, violet and crystallized orange peel. Sweet, lush and packed with red fruit, blood orange nectar and savory underbrush flavors; a step up in sheer size from Costanti’s 2013 Brunello. At once powerful and refined, this seriously saturates the palate with flavor, vibrant minerality and noble tannins. This is everything a great Brunello ought to be.” -Ian D’Agata, Vinous, Apr. 2018

“A very stylish wine with real swagger and presence on the nose from the get-go. Aromas of fresh earth and spiced wild cherries are framed in additional oak-derived spices. The palate has a succulent array of red and dark cherries, peppers and spices. Firm but supple tannins and a long, fluid finish. Try from 2022..” – James Suckling, Apr. 1, 2018

“Slightly lifted woody notes with leafy aromas amid a fresh array of red berries and dried bark. The palate has a swathe of fine but firm tannins, which build handy weight into the red plums. A cherry-flavored finish. Drink or hold.” – James Suckling, Apr. 1, 2018

“The oak has a strong impact from the outset ahead of the spiced-plum and cherry aromas and flavors. The tannins really close out the finish right now. This needs a few years to integrate and build out the depth of fruit. Try from 2022.” – James Suckling, Apr. 1, 2018

“Light, bright poached strawberries with blood oranges. There are also sweetly herbal accents and upbeat oak leading to a palate with a crunchy texture. Fluid, smooth build into the finish. Drink or hold.” – James Suckling, Apr. 1, 2018

“Fragrant with anise and ripe raspberry, floral and smoke notes, this medium-bodied red is well-balanced and bright, with a lightly chewy, lingering finish. Carignano with Syrah. Drink now through 2023.”  -A.N., Wine Spectator, Mar. 31, 2018

“Sweet dried cherry fruit is accented by licorice snap and dried thyme in this creamy and balanced, medium-bodied red, while a streak of smoky mineral gains momentum on the chewy finish. Drink now through 2028.”  -A.N., Wine Spectator, Mar. 31, 2018