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Kerin O'Keefe - kerinokeefe.com
The Lisini 2019 Brunello is compelling, starting with its captivating aromas of fragrant blue flower, hay, perfumed berry, dark exotic spice, new leather and aromatic herb. It’s also delicious, delivering a great depth of flavors including juicy Morello cherry, raspberry croissant, licorice and crushed mint before a blood orange close. A backbone of velvety tannins provides seamless support while fresh acidity keeps it vibrant and balanced. What a gorgeous wine and the best Brunello I’ve had so far from this historic estate.
97 Bruce Sanderson - Wine Spectator
Leafy underbrush, earth and dusty mineral notes frame the core of cherry and raspberry flavors in this succulent red, which is supple, with a layer of chewy, chalky tannins coating the finish. Balanced overall, with a long, cherry-infused aftertaste. Best from 2027 through 2043. From Italy.—B.S.
97 Raffaele Vecchione - WinesCritic.com
A masterpiece with spirited character! It's a transparent wine that's a child of wisdom, heart, and soul. Perfumed berry, dark exotic spice, new leather, aromatic herb with notes of cherry, raspberry, Morello cherry, raspberry croissant, licorice, crushed mint, blood orange. Texture is supple, chewy, chalky tannins, velvety tannins, fresh acidity. The finish is long, cherry-infused aftertaste, salted licorice suggestions
96 Michaela Morris - Decanter Magazine
Below the town of Sant'Angelo in Colle, Lisini sprawls over 120 hectares, 24 of which are planted to vines. The 2019 embodies this warm, munificent, exotically scented southern stretch of Montalcino. Ripe arbutus berry and red rose meld marvellously with chestnut, iron and sunbaked earth. Sumptuously textured, it is generous in body and flavour, exuding fleshy persimmon and ripe strawberry. The palate drips with luscious acidity and a mineral drive lifts the core. Sandy tannins are relatively supple without sacrificing their commanding hold, and it finishes with crushed allspice.