Critics
Wine Advocate Notes
93 Points, Monica Larner, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "The 2016 Brunello di Montalcino (made with organic fruit) opens to dark fruit, cherry and dried plum. Those fruit tones are ripe with extra sweetness, but they are neatly framed by tar, smoke, and exotic spice that recalls mesquite or cedarwood. The dark ripe intensity of the fruit is tightly interwoven within those oak-driven flavors and the wine's full-bodied fiber. This 10,000-bottle release has come along nicely over the years, showing a steady upward climb in quality and distinction." 11/20
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Vinous Media
92 Points, ERic Guido, Vinous: "The 2016 Brunello di Montalcino shows a mix of woodland berries and herbs before adding further depths of flowery undergrowth and smoky nuance. It’s silky-smooth, complemented by polished red/black fruits, while savory spices and notes of sour citrus slowly penetrate. Hints of licorice and mint linger, along with a coating of fine tannins on the long and lightly structured finish. The 2016 San Polino should shine bright with only a few years of cellaring." 11/20
James Suckling Notes
97 points, James Suckling, www.jamessuckling.com: “Attractive aromas of cherry, dark mushroom, bark and walnut follow through to a full body with lots of ripe cherry and berry character in the center palate. Firm, chewy tannins draw you down the palate. Extremely long. From organically grown grapes. Better than the superb 2015? Drink after 2023 and onwards.” 11/20
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