Caprili Brunello di Montalcino 2019

96 points Bruce Sanderson (Wine Spectator): "[$65 list] This red is all about finesse, delivering superb balance and complexity, with cherry, raspberry, earth and wild herb aromas and flavors. Succulent and charming, yet with a solid base of tannins and vivid acidity, this remains focused through the long aftertaste. Best from 2026 through 2042. (6/30/24)"

96 points Kerin O'Keefe: "Tobacco, truffle, violet and hints of mocha and cherry pie unfold on this beautiful Brunello. Classically crafted and elegantly structured, it delivers flavors of ripe Morello cherry, wild raspberry, baking spice and licorice alongside enveloping, refined tannins. Fresh acidity keeps it nicely balanced. Drink: 2028–2039. Abv: 14.5%. (Nov 2023)"

95 points Monica Larner (Wine Advocate): "The Caprili 2019 Brunello di Montalcino reveals a very pretty bouquet with a level of ripe fruit and pure cherry essence that does not come easily to a wine aged five years following the harvest. The primary fruit remains intact in this vintage. This village bottling shows velvety richness and concentration that stems directly from that exceptional fruit quality. There is rich texturing and fine chalky tannins to close. Drink: 2025-2040. (12/14/23)"

95 points Eric Guido (Vinous): "The 2019 Brunello di Montalcino is remarkably pretty, wafting up with a blend of violets and lavender before giving way to steeped plum lifted by mint. This is racy and sleek, with cooling acidity and mineral tones that excite the palate. Juicy acidity enlivens tart wild berry fruits. The 2019 finds its center through the finish, as fine tannins emerge and a crunchy sensation lingers. Licorice and bitter blackberry notes taper off slowly. In a word, fantastic. The balance of complexity, structure and energy places the 2019 very high in my book. Drink: 2025-2035. (Dec 2023)"

94+ points Audrey Frick (JebDunnuck.com): "A ruby/magenta color, the 2019 Brunello Di Montalcino offers more rounded floral aromas of preserved strawberry, baby powder, cocoa, and lavender. Medium-bodied, it brings forward excellent energy on the palate, with fresh acidity, good concentration, and a sustained and mouthwatering finish that’s pure and delicious. The structure feels more noble than the nose would suggest and perhaps just needs more time to come into its own, but this is a really delicious wine that I would love to have again and again. On the second tasting, it offers a more plush and velvety texture, and its chocolate notes last on the finish. Drink: 2024-2040. (2/28/24)"

93+ points Ian D'Agata (Terroir Sense): "Moderately saturated dark red. Aromas of red cherry, licorice, menthol and quinine, with a pungent floral (violet, iris, peony, lavender) nuance. Supple and silky but a bit youthfully folded in on itself today, with reticent, steely red and darker fruit flavours firmed up by noteworthy but noble tannins that need time to resolve fully. Closes a bit inky but also hinting at an enticing red-fruit character and growing vinosity with aeration. This needs at least a couple years to unwind fully. Drinking window: 2031-2040. (Mar 2024)"

93 points James Suckling: "Very pretty floral aromas with black cherry and orange peel. Medium body, firm tannins and a polished and silky-textured finish. Drink in two or three years and beyond. Try after 2025. (9/25/23)"