2011 Villa al Cortile Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG, Tuscany

2011 Villa al Cortile Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG, Tuscany

2015 Canalicchio di Sopra Brunello di Montalcino, Tuscany

2015 Canalicchio di Sopra Brunello di Montalcino, Tuscany

2015 Argiano Brunello di Montalcino Magnum1500ml, Tuscany

A$199.50
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SKU
ARGBRM1515
95
This is a terrific wine and one of the new releases from Montalcino that I happily include on a short list of top recommendations. The Argiano 2015 Brunello di Montalcino shows a very lively bouquet that is already singing despite the young age of this new release. The wine opens to a dark ruby color with garnet highlights. The bouquet shows a large span of wild berry, earth, licorice spice and medicinal herb aromas. This vintage also reveals a pretty floral character with dried rose potpourri and lavender buds. After fermentation, the wine is aged slowly for 30 months in large oak botte (including 10-, 30- and 50-hectoliter capacity), thus restricting oxygen and gently slowing its evolution. However, the 2015 vintage is naturally expressive and exuberant, and that's the main takeaway here.
95+ points Monica Larner Feb 2020 robertparker.com Drink 2021-2033

Very floral on the nose with plums, rose petals and freshly sliced porcini mushrooms. The palate is tight and compressed with beautiful ripe fruit, wet earth and cool, stone flavors. A structured and impressive wine. Drink after 2022.
95 points James Suckling jamessuckling.com  7 Sep, 2019

The 2015 Brunello di Montalcino shows dusty black cherry, complemented by sweet spices and herbs, as hints of dried orange, leather and dusty earth that forward. On the palate, I find velvety textures, ushering in ripe red and black fruits; yet there’s a wonderful balance here, as the wine is lifted by brisk acids, and a mix of savory, spice and minerals notes. The finish is long and structured, buzzing with mouthwatering acid and spice, as dried cherry lingers amidst a coating of youthful tannin. The 2015 Argiano is just a baby, slowly shaking off the wood it was aged in, and it is perfectly balanced.

93 points Eric Guido vinous.com Apr 2020 Drink 2022 - 2030

More Information
Product/Service Sold Out Yes
En Primeur No
New Arrivals No
Wine Type Red Wine
Wine Style Traditional
Country Italy
Region Tuscany/Toscana, Montalcino
Varietals Sangiovese Grosso, Brunello
Vintage 2015
Bottle Size 1500ml
Wine Points 95-96
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