98pts Luca Gardini

95pts Wine Enthusiast

The nose opens cool and earthy, with damp soil and pepper, then high-toned, tart, crunchy berries spring forth. Tart blackberries and black plums preen on the palate, which remains peppery and earthy, with a few flakes of salt highlighting those savory elements, but citrus notes creep up on the finish.

95pts Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

The 2020 Brunello di Montalcino is a very elegant expression with tart berry aromas backed by pulverized stone, light spice and hints of pressed violet. This is a pretty style of Sangiovese realized by Gigliola Giannetti and her lovely daughters in an area of the appellation that always delivers freshness, bright fruit flavors and lower alcohol, measured here at 13.5% (even in the warmest seasons). This vintage is poised for medium-term drinking, and this gives it a friendly or accessible side. Production is 19,000 bottles.

97pts Vinous

The 2020 Brunello di Montalcino has evolved beautifully over the last year, with a darkly alluring bouquet of flowery underbrush, worn leather, and sage giving way to crushed strawberries and autumnal spice. It impresses with its silken depths offset by a wave of tart red berry fruits and brisk acidity as crunchy mineral tones add contrast toward the close. Its sneaky tannins come in late, staining and potent, as nuances of lavender linger through the youthfully structured finale. This is easily one of the wines of the vintage. Pure beauty.

94pts Wine Spectator

This is elegant and tight, revealing strawberry, cherry, rose, mineral and spice flavors. Its formidable tannins sweep in, clamping down and dominating the finish. The fruit comes back, so be patient. Best from 2028 through 2045. 1,583 cases made, 100 cases imported.

93pts James Suckling

A firm and racy red with dark-berry, cherry and orange-peel character. Medium body, solid tannins and a vivid finish. Better after 2026.

95pts Decanter

Tasting Notes

It appears in the glass with a wonderful red ruby color, luminous and bright as a great Sangiovese. The nose has precise and clean aromas with perfectly floral notes integrated. Tannins are sapid, almost salty which combined with the spiced typical acidity of the vintage, give as a result a wine that stands out for the elegant and traditional style.

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