San Polo Brunello di Montalcino 2018

The 2018 San Polo Brunello di Montalcino is an elegant and nuanced expression of Sangiovese from a vintage defined by its finesse rather than sheer power. Sourced from organically farmed estate vineyards on the south-eastern slope of Montalcino, this wine offers a sophisticated bouquet of small red berries, violets, and earthy underbrush, with secondary notes of tobacco and vanilla from oak aging. On the palate, it is medium-to-full-bodied with bright acidity and well-integrated, silky tannins that lead to a persistent and savory finish. This vintage is particularly praised for its approachability and classical balance, making it enjoyable in its youth while possessing the structure to age gracefully.

94 Points - Wine Enthusiast

The primarily earthy, sanguine nose gets some pop from the slightly astringent sweetness of plums. That pleasing dynamism continues on the palate, before eventually giving way to a chocolatey, coffee finish. Grippy yet pliant tannins provide structure, while acid brings the heat.

93 Points - James Suckling

Aromas of sour plums, cherry stones, bark and iodine, with some dried herbs. So fresh, tangy and flavorful, with bright berry fruit and savory moss notes. Fine and integrated tannins. Medium body. All about balance. From organically grown grapes.

92 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

A certified organic wine, the 2018 Brunello di Montalcino display a savory character that accompanies the wine from start to finish over the palate and then some. There is a core of black fruit, but the real takeaway is that spicy contour of dark chestnut husk, acacia honey, tilled earth and toasted rosemary that fills the balloon of your glass. This Brunello finishes on a tart note and shows tannins that could use a few extra years to soften