96 points Kerin O'Keefe: "Aromas of tilled earth, new leather, blue flower and forest floor mingle with whiffs of cake spice on this delicious wine. Both elegant and earthy, the smooth palate delivers crushed black cherry, star anise, nutmeg and an earthy truffle note alongside lithe tannins before a minty close. Drink through 2028. Abv: 14%. (Jan 2023)"
Luca Gardini
Brunello di Montalcino
2018
96/100
96 points Luca Gardini: "The long-awaited and desired debut in the Brunello typology for the master of Rosso di Montalcino. In a version of great compactness, it comes as a confirmation of the vocation. From the north-eastern area of Montalcino and a raw material rich in tension, notes of black currant to the nose, touches of laurel and licorice, then orange peel and mint. The sip is brackish-sapid, dense and taut. (Oct 2022)"