Brunello di Montalcino Gianni Brunelli 2015 (750ML)

96 points, Monica Larner, Robert Parket's Wine Advocate: "The Gianni Brunelli Le Chiuse di Sotto team is on a roll, and these last few vintages have really hit it out of the ballpark. Their latest release, the charming 2015 Brunello di Montalcino, is one of the stars of the vintage. This wine exudes the warmth and sheer exuberance of the growing season, which was beautifully warm and sunny. Yet it also stays true to the promise of Montalcino that strives for elegance, poise and longevity. This is a classic interpretation that offers a very precise and pure window onto the Sangiovese grape, with its tight aromas of wild cherry, medical herb and pressed blue flowers. The wine is a blend of fruit from both sides of Montalcino, the north side and the southeast. Between the two sites you get a mix of schist, sand, clay, tufo and Galestro soil. That's pretty much the whole rainbow from the appellation. Some 16,846 bottles were made (not including large-format bottles), and the wine was released in January 2020." 01/20

96 Points, Ian D'Agata, Vinous: "Deep red. Very pretty aromas of violet and lavender mingle with red and black cherry notes, complemented by minerals. Superb balance and lively acidity nicely accompany the lingering flavors on the long, suave, austere finish. Knockout, very refined Brunello that maintains freshness and poise in a hot vintage." 03/20

95 points, James Suckling, www.jamessuckling.com: "Beautiful intensity, but also focus to the nose of this Brunello. Wild strawberries, tar and cherry kernel vie to be heard above a chorus of forest floor and tobacco. The palate has wonderful compression, herding vibrant cherries and chewy tannins into shape; there's balance, focus and depth, all in one package. Drink from 2023." 11/19

95 Points, Raffaele Vecchione: "Delicious in the quality of the fruit with notes of red hibiscus flowers, red plums and grapefruit peel. Nice citrus character in the background with cedar and lemon peel. Medium body, soft and round tannins in the shape and a light finish of excellent quality. Progression ignites from the palate center onwards." 03/20.