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Fuligni's Brunello di Montalcino 2021, Sangiovese Grosso aged at least five years, with aromas of red fruits, spices and leather. Price of €79.30 is consistent, but no distinction or organic mention confirms its standing.
Brunello di Montalcino appellation and Sangiovese Grosso named, Montalcino zone specified; intense red color and aromas of red fruits, spices, leather consistent.
No award or guide mentioned; producer Fuligni named but without any attested distinction in the sources.
€79.30 for a 2021 Brunello, strikethrough price of €87.78; consistent with the appellation, no distinction to push the price up.
Precise pairings (carni rosse, selvaggina, formaggi stagionati), detailed aromatic profile and serving temperature of 16-18°C indicated.
Fuligni estate located in Montalcino, fermentation in steel, long maceration and aging of at least five years, partly in oak.
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
Today I'm taking you to the heart of Tuscany, where time seems suspended and where the winemaking tradition is passed down with passion. Imagine a wine that tells a story, that of a unique terroir and ancestral know-how. That's exactly what you'll find in this Brunello di Montalcino from the Fuligni house.
Nestled on the hills of Montalcino, the Fuligni estate cultivates its Sangiovese Grosso vines between 350 and 450 meters above sea level. It is there, on this blessed land, that this red wine of rare distinction is born. The vinification, faithful to traditional methods, involves fermentation in steel tanks and a long maceration of the skins, allowing all the richness of the grape to be extracted.
After this crucial step, Fuligni's Brunello begins a long aging of at least five years, a significant part of it in oak barrels. This patience is rewarded by an intense, deep red color. On the nose, you will be seduced by aromas of ripe red fruits, cherry and plum, interlaced with spicy notes, tobacco and a hint of vanilla, a legacy of its time in wood. On the palate, it reveals a robust and elegant structure, with well-balanced tannins and remarkable persistence, leaving an unforgettable imprint on the palate.
This Brunello di Montalcino from Fuligni is the ideal companion for generous tables. I recommend it with grilled red meats, a stewed game dish or aged cheeses, whose aromatic power will match the complexity of the wine. It is a wine that invites contemplation, to be shared during a meal with friends or to celebrate a special moment. Let yourself be carried away by this pure expression of the Tuscan terroir, a true sensory journey.