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Fuligni's Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2019, Sangiovese Grosso aged at least 5 years including 2 in wood, in 1.5 L format. No awards or farming practices are specified, and the price of €175.68 per 75 cl remains that of a great Brunello.
Brunello di Montalcino Riserva appellation and Sangiovese Grosso named, Montalcino zone specified, profile (red fruits, leather, tobacco) consistent with the appellation.
No award or guide mentioned and producer without attested distinction: simple absence of information, score maintained within the expected range.
At €351.36 for the 1.5 L, i.e. €175.68 per 75 cl, the large format is at the price of its Brunello Riserva rank, without distinction or verifiable crossed-out price.
Precise pairings (red meats, game, aged cheeses), detailed aromatic profile and serving temperature of 18-20 °C indicated.
Fuligni estate named and located in Montalcino, fermentation in steel, long maceration and aging of at least 5 years including 2 in wood specified.
Independent rating, calculated from the property's public information and traveler reviews. Commissions received on bookings are not included in the rating.
Comment on noteThe wine
I invite you on a sensory journey to the heart of Tuscany, where time seems suspended. This Brunello Riserva from the Fuligni estate is not just a wine, it is a story, an emotion that reveals itself with each sip.
It is in Montalcino, blessed land where Sangiovese Grosso finds its noblest expression, that this wine is born. The Fuligni estate, with its history rooted in this exceptional terroir, cultivates the vine with a deep respect for tradition. Each bunch of Sangiovese Grosso is the fruit of know-how passed down from generation to generation, resulting in this 2019 vintage that already promises beautiful complexity.
When you pour it, this Brunello Riserva welcomes you with an intense ruby red color, which, over the years, will evolve towards garnet reflections. On the nose, I perceive an elegant olfactory complexity: notes of ripe red fruits blend harmoniously with spicy nuances of tobacco and leather, an invitation to discovery. On the palate, you will feel an enveloping structure, carried by soft tannins. The perfect balance between the acidity and the suppleness of this wine makes it a memorable tasting experience. Its fermentation in steel tanks and a long maceration, followed by aging of at least five years, including two in wood, give it this depth and this ability to evolve.
To elevate this Brunello di Montalcino Riserva, I suggest pairing it with robust and flavorful dishes. Imagine it alongside grilled red meats, a stewed game dish or a platter of aged cheeses. Each bite will be magnified by its depth and aromatic persistence.
This wine is a celebration of the authenticity of Montalcino's Sangiovese. It is the ideal companion for a special evening, a dinner among friends where conversations stretch on, or simply a moment of meditation where you wish to connect with the very essence of Tuscany. Let yourself be carried away by this masterpiece, a true gem that I am delighted to share with you.
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