Brunello di Montalcino MG

René Langdahl

97/100

Mørk næse, fuld af latakia tobak, italiensk rålakrids i dåse, tørret blodappelsin, tamarindpasta, tørret tranebær. Smagen er vidunderlig, klassisk, struktureret som 1800-tals smedejernsskelet, kombinerer rød frisk, men alligevel tørret frugtighed med solbagt tomat og masser af rosmarin. Afsindig fornem afslutning på umærkelig violinudtoning. Komplet, men krasbørstig, heftig, men fin. Jeg er helt oppe at ringe. Og det er endnu mere utroligt når man tænker på produktionsmængden. Smuk sangiovese.

Luca Gardini

97/100

One of the first wineries to trade Brunello, one of the founding members of the Consortium. A Brunello marked by freshness, pomegranate to the nose, thouches of citrus thyme and white pepper.

96/100

This is a flavorful, layered Brunello with aromas of fresh and sour cherries, plums, bay leaves, rosemary and olives. Cloves and licorice, too. It’s medium- to full-bodied with firm, fine-grained tannins. Sleek and well-integrated, with a lengthy and deliciously savory finish.

Vinous

96/100

Impressing from the first tilt of the glass, the 2018 Brunello di Montalcino makes itself known, with a heady burst of exotic spice and crushed ashen stone giving way to dried black cherries and grilled herb. This combines the energy of the vintage with the dark balsamic-tinged fruits of Montalcino’s southern reaches, as zesty acidity maintains balance throughout, and flinty minerals saturate toward the close. It finished long, savory and structured, yet its tannins are more rounded than anticipated, creating both a classic feel, but also leaving a mouthwatering sensation that tricks the taster back to the glass for more. Easily one of the top wines of the vintage, the 2018 is not to be missed.

94/100

Layers of black cherry and spice emerge in the 2018 Brunello Di Montalcino along with hints of polished leather, sassafras, and cedar. It is medium to full-bodied, though it remains somewhat compact and coiled with tension and energy on the palate, and offers red berries, orange peel, clove, and tightly wound tannins throughout.

Wine Spectator

94/100

The dense structure sets the pace for this red, with cherry, raspberry, mint and tar flavors that are appealing and expressive. Reveals rose hip, orange peel and earth details as this winds down on the long, expansive aftertaste. Built for the long term.

Robert Parker

94/100

The Il Poggione 2018 Brunello di Montalcino reveals a dark and savory character with more fruit weight and concentration than you might find in many of its peers. This wine shows a dense center of gravity that is padded with dark cherry, blackberry, toasted spice, mahogany smoked meat and tilled earth. Despite the robust aromas, this Sangiovese is actually quite streamlined and polished in texture. The tannins are soft and veering toward accessibility. This is an ambitious production of 200,000 bottles. The estate's Riserva Vigna Paganelli was not made in 2018, so fruit from that wine went here instead.