2018 Brunello di Montalcino Ugolforte

Dette er en skelsættende årgang fra Tenuta San Giorgio. I 2016, kort efter at høsten var kommet i hus, gennemgik vingården et ejerskifte. Og de nye ejere, de har helt andre tilgange til vinproduktion. I markerne blev der øjeblikkeligt omlagt til økologisk vitikultur, og druerne som netop var blevet høstet, de fik kun lov at få 6 måneder på brugte, franske barrique fade, før de fik den resterende tid på store, slavoniske fade. Det populistiske og kønsløse skulle ud, så traditioner og bæredygtighed kunne komme ind!

Her får du en tæt og mØrk Brunello, hvor frugtnoterne både byder på mørke kirsebær, blommer og brombær. Det følges op med et hav af komplimenterende aromaer, hvor vi finder blodappelsin, appelsinskal og en jordet terroir fornemmelse.

94 point | Wine Spectator

"This red is marked by cherry, plum, thyme, sage and loam aromas and flavors. Lively and firmly structured, featuring a saline undercurrent. An open-knit version, with nice equilibrium, fine energy and a long, resonant finish."

94 point | Jeb Dunnuck

"Moving to the 2018 Brunello Di Montalcino Ugolforte, its rich ruby hue is followed by aromas of cherry candy, wild raspberry liqueur, rosemary, and violets. On the palate, it reveals medium to full body, ripe tannins, black cherry fruit, crunchy acidity, and a hint of sage. It offers a bit of warming spice without being heavy and displays the transparency that is typical of the vintage."

93 point | James Suckling

"Good depth of aromas with orange peel, cranberries, tobacco and a hint of mussel-like savoriness. Really silky on the palate with an even, medium body and fine, dissolved tannins. Flavorful and sleek in the finish."

93 point | Robert Parker

"Showing medium-dark concentration, the 2018 Brunello di Montalcino Ugolforte is savory in character with black spice, saddle leather and some distant hints of cured meat. I always associate Ugolforte with a more contemporary winemaking style that showcases spice, ripe fruit and soft tannins. This vintage delivers all of those things over a plush and accessible mouthfeel."

92 point | Vinous

"The 2018 Brunello di Montalcino Ugolforte is understated in the glass, lifted and delicate, with white pepper, pretty rose and nuances of dried strawberry. This envelopes the palate with soft textures and soothingly ripe red fuits contrasted with savory spices and inner herbal tones. the 2018 lingers long, showing balsamic nuances and salted licorice, as gentle tannins frame but don't slow its momentum. It will be interesting to follow this understated beauty through its maturity."