Fuligni Brunello di Montalcino 2020

97+ points Ian D'Agata Wine Review: "Bright red. Intense, sultry aromas and flavours of red roses, violets, nail varnish, pomegranate reduction and red cherry syrup, plus sexy vanillin oak. Layered and nicely mouthcoating, with a string underlying spine that neatly supports the ripe red fruit and sexy spice flavours. Finishes long with hints of blood orange and candied violet. More than other more forward-drinking 2020 Brunellos, this needs to spend time in a good cellar, for it is bound to improve considerably. Drinking window: 2030-2040. (12/13/24)"

97+ points Luca Gardini: "Brunello of identity, the result of a protocol aimed at enhancing the elegance of Sangiovese di Montalcino. Imposing aroma, which attacks on notes of pomegranate, with touches of juniper and wild mint and hints of licorice root. Savory palate, recall notes of red fruit and balsamic notes. (Oct 2024)"

97 points Kerin O'Keefe: "The 2020 Brunello from Fuligni is fragrant, smooth and delicious. It opens with enticing aromas of wild berry, violet, crushed mint and pine forest. Full-bodied and loaded with flavor and finesse, it delivers mature Marasca cherry, raspberry, star anise and cake spice set against fine-grained tannins. Boasting a weightless finesse, it’s well balanced, with fresh acidity. Drink 2029–2035. Abv: 14.5%. (Nov 2024)"

95 points Eric Guido (Vinous): " Rich and exuberant in the glass, the 2020 Brunello di Montalcino bursts with autumnal spices, crushed raspberries, shaved cedar and dusty rose. It impresses further with a core of ripe red berry fruits that saturate deeply, displaying a pleasant inner sweetness offset by a salty core of minerality. The 2020 leaves the palate drenched in primary concentration with a tart cranberry, licorice resonance and grippy tannins, all while maintaining a remarkably fresh persona. The 2020 has a large-scale feel with expertly maintained balance. Drink: 2027-2038. (Nov 2024)"

95 points Michaela Morris (Decanter): "Fuligni is among those properties which deem 2020 an ideal vintage for a long-lived Riserva. I can’t wait to try it next year. In the meantime, it will be impossible to resist this annata bottling. Harvest started on 20 September, straddling the rainfall which came late in the month. Seductive and sensual, this beauty exudes pressed dark flowers and all-encompassing Asian five-spice. Chestnut and bitter roots inject a countering element to the sweet, glossy fruit that expands across the palate. Long, chalky tannins wrap around the red cherry core, building with density, and steely acidity cleanses the mouth. Drinking Window: 2025-2035. (11/13/24)"

95 points James Suckling: "Smoky woodland, dried flowers and earthy notes, then cherries and red berries. Full of licorice root, too. The layered fruit profile follows through to a medium-bodied palate with additional, toasty flavors. The firm, velvety tannins show a slightly austere grain on the finish, yet balanced by the fruit and acidity. A powerful wine with lots of character. Try from 2026. (9/24/24)"

94+ points Monica Larner (Wine Advocate): "[$160 list] Here is another very elegant expression from a sunny vintage that successfully hones in on a bright, fruit-forward drinking style. The Fuligni 2020 Brunello di Montalcino shows dark fruit aromas, spruce pine cone, wildflowers and light spice. It wraps smoothly over the palate with an elegant, mid-weight texture. Drink: 2026-2040. (11/21/24)"

94 points Vanessa Conlin (The Wine Independent): "The 2020 Brunello di Montalcino has a very pretty nose of juicy red fruits, wildflowers, fresh-picked ripe mint, and spring meadow. The palate is a lovely balance of polished tannins with a hint of savory rusticity which lends a pleasant dichotomy, and aided with a bright acid profile. It's a very enjoyable bottle that lends pleasure without having to contemplate. (12/12/24)"