FULIGNI BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO 750 ml

Discover the Fuligni Brunello di Montalcino, a standout Sangiovese red from Italy's Tuscany region. This 750 ml bottle, clocking in at 14% ABV with a dry profile, captures the essence of Montalcino's northeast slopes at 420 meters elevation. The Fuligni estate spans 100 hectares across 14 distinct vineyards, where the 2017 growing season's heat found balance thanks to the site's advantages, allowing an early mid-September harvest. Critics have showered it with acclaim: 96 points from James Suckling for its complexity featuring cherry, plum, blackberry alongside cedar and stone notes, delivering full body, layered velvety tannins, and a flavorful finish—punctuated and defined for the vintage, enjoyable now yet poised to evolve past 2023. Robert Parker's Wine Advocate awards 95 points, highlighting its bright, luminous dark ruby hue and deeply layered bouquet of red cherry, wild berry, rose, earth, candied violets, plus rosemary, lavender, soft dusty minerals, and limestone—earning a spot among the vintage's top recommendations. Decanter gives 93 points, noting its initially closed aromas that coax out exotic curry and anise hints, revealing intrinsic ripeness with fresh fruit, full vigor, and grainy tannins extending across the palate. Wine Enthusiast scores it 92, praising camphor, cedar, and oak-driven spice aromas, with a tight assertive palate where fine-grained tannins support dried cherry, prune, licorice, and tobacco. Pour this gem into your glass and let its vivid character unfold. The interplay of bold fruits, herbal whispers, and mineral edges builds a compelling story on the tongue, wrapped in tannins that promise both immediate pleasure and future depth. Whether pairing with robust meats or savoring solo, Fuligni Brunello di Montalcino stands as a testament to consistent excellence from one of Montalcino's reliable producers. At $126, it's an investment in Tuscany's timeless red wine tradition, ready to elevate your collection or next gathering.