Brunello di Montalcino La Poderina 2021 (750ML)

93 Points, Kerin O'Keefe, KerinOKeefe.com: "Aromas of violet, ripe dark-skinned berry, dark spice and wild herb form the inviting nose on the lovely 2021 Brunello from La Poderina. Juicy and polished, the palate offers ripe black cherry, raspberry and licorice set against taut, fine-grained tannins. Fresh acidity keeps it balanced. Drink 2028–2036. Abv: 14.5% Kerin O'Keefe December 2025" 12/25

92 Points, Aldo Fiordelli, JamesSuckling.com: "Toasty and fruity wine with assertive, leafy aromas blended into the red cherries and raspberries. Light- to medium-bodied with crisp acidity and firm, chalky tannins that are nicely poised, but turn dry on the finish. Try from 2027." 12/25

93 Points, Eric Guido, Vinous: "Crushed blackberries mix with sweet lavender and mentholated cherries as the sensual 2021 Brunello di Montalcino evolves in the glass. It is cooling to the senses with a lifted array of ripe plums and strawberries elevated by an herbal tea infusion. Youthfully structured and linear today, it has a balance for cellaring, as a pleasantly tart tinge lingers long. (Drink between 2029-2040)" 11/25

16.5 Points, Walter Speller, JancisRobinson.com: "Mid ruby with bricky rim. Lifted, balsamic and with a hint of gingerbread, but with aeration becoming more multilayered. Supple marasca-cherry fruit and chewy tannins and a juicy aromatic finish. Seems ready now but the firm tannins on the finish suggest this needs more time. (WS) (Drink between 2027-2036)" 10/25

92 Points, Monica Larner, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "Driven by dark fruit and spice, the La Poderina 2021 Brunello di Montalcino carries a high-octane profile with sweet tannins and a clearly felt 15% alcohol that shapes the wine’s overall impression. There is a softer side on the palate with ripe plum fruit and an opulent, approachable texture, though the style remains fairly one-dimensional, favoring immediacy over depth in this warm-vintage expression. Aging follows a regime of 24 months in oak followed by 20 months in stainless steel, with fruit drawn from 12.5 hectares of vineyards. Production totals 67,000 bottles." 01/26