2019 Fuligni Brunello Di MontalcinoSangiovese Grosso from Italy
Ratings Ratings 100 98 ...
100 Luca Gardini - GardiniNotes.com
Orthodox in taste and vinification, a Brunello of intensity and tension. The nose shows hints of pomegranate, with touches of eucalyptus and juniper, then citrine thyme in the closing. Sip with salty-sapid tannins, with a return of balsamic notes and pomegranate.
98 James Suckling - Jamessuckling.com
Perfumed with sweet berry, fresh flower and cedar aromas that follow through to a medium-bodied palate with firm and chewy tannins and a fresh finish. Very classy and structured. Extremely long. Give it time to open. Drink after 2026.
98 winescritic.com
Solid and decisive in its sensorial profile, it shows a layered profile that is well articulated with flowers, medicinal herbs and mixed citrus fruits. The notes of lavender, broom and guarana blend well with notes of marjoram, wild thyme, peppermint and lemongrass. In the background the solid and well-pronounced "core" is reminiscent of crumbled stone, helichrysum and bergamot. Full body, rich structure of well-extracted matter, biting tannins and a finish of notable beauty and gracefulness that will need time to relax and come out. A masterpiece in a vintage to be framed. Better from 2027.
97 Kerin O'Keefe - kerinokeefe.com
Showing the intensity and concentration of the vintage but also the finesse that’s the hallmark of this storied estate, the 2019 Fuligni is a stunner. It opens with aromas of camphor, violet, dog rose and spice while the full-bodied, enveloping palate delivers succulent black cherry, crushed raspberry, dried mint and licorice alongside velvety tannins. Boasting a weightless elegance, it closes on a note of almond liqueur. Drink 2029–2039. Abv: 15% Kerin O’Keefe October 2023 ©kerinokeefe.com
97 Michaela Morris - Decanter Magazine
This historic, unwaveringly reliable estate does not disappoint in 2019. Graciously expressive rather than austere, it will nevertheless reveal more with time; yet the aromas – a striking fusion of chestnut forest and polished wood with fennel and spiced plum – are just so tempting now. It fills the mouth with lustrous red berries and pressed violets and, after an initial caress, tightly woven tannins amplify across the palate, remaining poised in their volume. An intricate and detailed wie with profound depths. Matures in 20- to 30-hectolitre Slavonian oak casks with a small percentage in French tonneaux.
96 Jeb Dunnuck - jebdunnuck.com
The ruby/garnet 2019 Brunello Di Montalcino has a very appealing nose with notes of candied cherries, orange peel, anise, white pepper, and dried roses. Savory and snappy, this medium-bodied Brunello is not lacking for structure and has wonderful energy propelling the wine forward on the palate, angular ripe tannins, and a surge of mineral lift. It’s a gorgeous, classic Brunello that should have plenty of longevity. Drink 2026-2040.
96 Monica Larner - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
With dark fruit balanced out by savory notes of tobacco leaf or cigar ash, the Fuligni 2019 Brunello di Montalcino is rich and beautifully concentrated. In little time, the bouquet reveals a floral interlude with dried rose petal and a tropical note of hibiscus. This wine shows a lot of angles, all very pleasant, that work together. The tannins are dusty and finely textured with a hint of powdery cocoa to close. Production is 33,000 bottles.
96 Antonio Galloni - Vinous
and floral, the 2019 Brunello di Montalcino opens with a perfumed blend of dried roses, cherries, mint and lavender candies. It’s elegant and seamlessly silky on the palate, enveloping the senses with ripe red berry fruits contrasted by a bitter clove tinge. A core of brisk acidity maintains a lovely balance as a web of fine tannins saturates the palate, and a pleasantly chewy sensation remains. The 2019 is classic to the core.
Specifications Specifications
Item # | 140526 |
Vintage | 2019 |
Country | Italy |
Region | Tuscany |
Sub-Region | Brunello di Montalcino |
Color | Red |
ABV | N/A |
Size | 750mL |
Closure | Cork |
Varietal(s) | Sangiovese Grosso |
Taste | Cherry, Red Plum, Strawberry, Fig. OTHER: Roasted Pepper, Tomato, Leather, Clay, Brick, Tobacco, Smoke, Oregano and Thyme |
Nose | cherry, plum, and red currant, strawberry, Fig, leather, tobacco, dried roses and Potpourri |