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2016 Fattoria Dei Barbi Brunello Di MontalcinoSangiovese from Italy

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  • 95 Jeb Dunnuck - jebdunnuck.com
  • 95 James Suckling - Jamessuckling.com
  • 95 Wine Spectator
  • 94+ Monica Larner - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
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Ratings:

95

The 2016 Brunello has delicate savory aromas of rosemary, dried raspberry, and floral forest floor. There is freshness and pure ripe fruit that fills the palate, with blood orange, dried red cherry, and fresh tomato leaf as well as classic, angular tannin structure and a pleasant light bitterness. This wonderfully expressed traditional wine will be prime for enjoyment over the next 15 years. 2021-2036.

95 James Suckling - Jamessuckling.com

Aromas of plums, cherries, flowers and sandalwood follow through to a full body with chewy, polished tannins and a long, flavorful finish. Lots of structure and intensity. Give it at least three or four years to come around. Try after 2025.

95 Wine Spectator

This red is pure and supple, evoking cherry, blackberry, licorice, earth and spice flavors, delivering almost seamless harmony at this early stage, with refined tannins that are very well-integrated. Shows fine length, courtesy of the vibrant acidity. Best from 2023 through 2043. 16,600 cases made, 2,000 cases imported.

94+ Monica Larner - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

The 2016 Brunello di Montalcino is a delicate and graceful wine. It shows the precision, linearity and power of the vintage for sure, but it also delivers floral tones, bright raspberry, toasted almond and a playful touch of medicinal herb that shape a careful and contemplative bouquet. Those bright aromatic nuances are followed by silky tannins and softly finessed fruit flavors. With an ample 160,000 bottles made, this is a solid go-to Brunello, especially if you are looking for a bottle with a relatively accessible drinking window.

Product Detail

Item # 131008
Country Italy
Region Tuscany
Sub-Region Brunello di Montalcino
Ratings

95 - Jeb Dunnuck - jebdunnuck.com

95 - James Suckling - Jamessuckling.com

95 - Wine Spectator

94+ - Monica Larner - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

Vintage 2016
Color Red
ABV N/A
Varietal(s) Sangiovese
Size 750mL
Closure Cork
Features
Taste red fruit, strawberry and raspberry
Nose asparagus, green pepper and red fruit