98-Point Fuligni Brunello at Sharp Pricing

2019 Fuligni Brunello di Montalcino (Pre-Arrival) ($84.99)

*Pre-arrival: available for shipment or delivery in late 2024.

98 points James Suckling: "Perfumed with sweet berry, fresh flower and cedar aromas that follow through to a medium-bodied palate with firm and chewy tannins and a fresh finish. Very classy and structured. Extremely long. Give it time to open. Drink after 2026." (09/2023)

97 points Kerin O'Keefe: "Showing the intensity and concentration of the vintage but also the finesse that's the hallmark of this storied estate, the 2019 Fuligni is a stunner. It opens with aromas of camphor, violet, dog rose and spice while the full-bodied, enveloping palate delivers succulent black cherry, crushed raspberry, dried mint and licorice alongside velvety tannins. Boasting a weightless elegance, it closes on a note of almond liqueur." (10/2023)

97 points Decanter: "This historic, unwaveringly reliable estate does not disappoint in 2019. Graciously expressive rather than austere, it will nevertheless reveal more with time; yet the aromas a striking fusion of chestnut forest and polished wood with fennel and spiced plum are just so tempting now. It fills the mouth with lustrous red berries and pressed violets and, after an initial caress, tightly woven tannins amplify across the palate, remaining poised in their volume. An intricate and detailed wie with profound depths. Matures in 20- to 30-hectolitre Slavonian oak casks with a small percentage in French tonneaux. (MM)" (11/2023)

96 points Jeb Dunnuck: "The ruby/garnet 2019 Brunello Di Montalcino has a very appealing nose with notes of candied cherries, orange peel, anise, white pepper, and dried roses. Savory and snappy, this medium-bodied Brunello is not lacking for structure and has wonderful energy propelling the wine forward on the palate, angular ripe tannins, and a surge of mineral lift. Its a gorgeous, classic Brunello that should have plenty of longevity. (AF)" (02/2024)

96 points Wine Advocate: "With dark fruit balanced out by savory notes of tobacco leaf or cigar ash, the Fuligni 2019 Brunello di Montalcino is rich and beautifully concentrated. In little time, the bouquet reveals a floral interlude with dried rose petal and a tropical note of hibiscus. This wine shows a lot of angles, all very pleasant, that work together. The tannins are dusty and finely textured with a hint of powdery cocoa to close. (ML)" (12/2023)

96 points Vinous: "Dusty and floral, the 2019 Brunello di Montalcino opens with a perfumed blend of dried roses, cherries, mint and lavender candies. Its elegant and seamlessly silky on the palate, enveloping the senses with ripe red berry fruits contrasted by a bitter clove tinge. A core of brisk acidity maintains a lovely balance as a web of fine tannins saturates the palate, and a pleasantly chewy sensation remains. The 2019 is classic to the core. (EG)" (11/2023)

95 points Wine Spectator: "Rich, refreshing and complex, featuring cherry, plum, earth, leather and mineral flavors. This red is vibrant, with hints of licorice and tamarind. Best of all, the ripe fruit, supple texture and resonant tannins extend to a white peppertinged finish. (BS)" (06/2024)

Jancis Robinson: "Their oldest vines (40 years), fermented in tank and aged three years in Slavonian botti. Mid-to-light ruby. Complex and layered aroma that is hard to describe but is mostly cherries and a herbal lift. Smooth, compact tannins surround the bright, tangy but mature fruit. Refined, very, very long, complex and with a long way to go. 18/20 points (JH)" (02/2024)