2018 Fattoria dei Barbi - Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
Price: $74.99
Producer | 2018 Fattoria dei Barbi |
Country | ITALY |
Region | Tuscany |
Subregion | Brunello di Montalcino |
Varietal | Sangiovese Grosso |
Vintage | 2018 |
Sku | 33088 |
James Suckling: 93 Points
This has an intense nose of incense, toasted walnuts, mocha, maraschino cherries and some menthol. Full-bodied yet remains agile with firm, gently chewy tannins and bright acidity.
Wine Advocate: 93 Points
Packaged with its dark blue label, the 2018 Brunello di Montalcino displays a very specific character that I always recognize in this wine. The house style is a callout to local winemaking tradition in which there is a slightly wild side to the cherry fruit and forest floor aromas. The oak spice is smoothly integrated into the medium-weight texture, and there is earthy spice and root at the back. The wine closes with freshness, bitter plum and rusty metal.
Wine Spectator: 93 Points
Though vibrant and packed with intense raspberry, cherry, hibiscus and earth flavors, this red is also solidly built, with dense tannins leaving a strong grip on the long, crisp finish. This has plenty to like; just be patient.