La Fornace Brunello di Montalcino 2019

A magnificent and extraordinarily profound Tuscan red wine from the highly acclaimed 2019 vintage, displaying an intense ruby-red color with elegant garnet reflections. The noble, highly complex, and expressive nose opens with a captivating bouquet of ripe dark berries, dark black cherries, and sweet plums, masterfully layered with sophisticated notes of underbrush, star anise, clove, sweet tobacco, and vanilla. On the medium-to-full-bodied palate, it offers exceptional volume and structural depth, balancing its concentrated core of pure Sangiovese fruit with a vibrant, refreshing acidity and a robust framework of tightly woven, fine-grained tannins that lead into an incredibly long, velvety, and deeply savory finish.

Food Pairing: Pairs flawlessly with roasted Florentine steak (Bistecca alla Fiorentina), slow-braised wild boar ragù, rich truffle-infused mushroom pasta, and mature, sharp artisanal cheeses.

93 Points - James Suckling