Brunello di Montalcino Argiano 2018 (750ML)

94 Points, James Suckling, jamessuckling.com: "A bright and fresh 2018 with cherry and floral aromas and flavors. Medium body, refined tannins and a linear finish with bright acidity. Tangy and energetic. Tight at the end. A year or two will open it, but already a beauty." 12/22

97 Points, Kerin O'Keefe, kerinokeefe.com: "Camphor, forest berry, dark spice and new leather aromas form the enticing nose. Elegantly structured and radiant, the linear, vibrant palate delivers ripe red cherry, pomegranate, ground clove and peppercorn set against a backbone of bright acidity and taut, fine-grained tannins. What a beauty. Drink 2026–2038." 11/22

95 Points, Bruce Sanderson, Wine Spectator: "Highly Recommended. Rose, strawberry and cherry aromas and flavors are the main themes in this red, along with wild herb, mineral and cut hay accents. Racy and full of energy, with a long, saturated finish. Best from 2025 through 2042." 06/23

94 Points, Audrey Frick, jebdunnuck.com: "Pure and noble, the 2018 Brunello Di Montalcino is compelling in its expressive layers yet remains transparent, with aromas of fresh leather, red cherry, cedar, anise, and fresh pine all intertwining. It is medium-bodied but fills out with wonderful purity in its notes of blood orange, raspberry, saline minerals, and mouthwatering acidity. It is a gorgeous wine to hold another couple of years and drink 2025-2040." 03/23

97 Points, Danielle Callegari, Wine Enthusiast: "Like a good Valentine's Day party, everything is shades of red on the vibrant, sanguine nose, from strawberries and cranberries to savory notes of pennies, brick and crisp leather. Citrus joins the cranberries on a bright, acidic palate, but a meaty, bitter finish creates balance. Dynamic fruit stands up to authoritative, unapologetic tannins." 12/31/23

96 Points, Luca Gardini, Gardini Notes: "Also in Brunello ‘base’ all the refinement of the south-west quadrant of the ‘hill’. Black cherry on the nose, then balsamic notes of eucalyptus, closing with freshness, on the notes of clementine peel. Thick-taut drink, salty-iodine tannins, with fruity-balsamic return." 11/22

93 Points, Monica Larner, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "With the black label, the 2018 Brunello di Montalcino reveals dried fruit aromas with cola, grilled herb, candied orange peel and earthy clay. This is a mid-weight Brunello with silky tannins and a long finish. It displays a savory and spicy personality with hints of dried fruit and baked plum that add a fleeting point of sweetness. This is an approachable Brunello to drink over the next 10 years." 03/23