Fuligni Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2019 1.5L

100 points Kerin O'Keefe: "The 2019 Fuligni Brunello Riserva is drop-dead gorgeous. Made with the oldest estate vines, it opens with enticing scents of pine forest, violet, eucalyptus, juniper, new leather and dark exotic spice. Boasting intensity and finesse, the delicious, radiant palate delivers succulent Marasca cherry, crushed raspberry, licorice, black tea and baking spice set against enveloping, velvety tannins. Fresh acidity provides balance and the promise of great longevity. An absolutely thrilling wine. Drink 2029–2049. Abv: 14.5%. (Nov 2024)"

99 points Raffaele Vecchione (WinesCritic.com): "The grace of execution belongs to a select few. It is clear, bright, fearfully eclectic in the glass. The sensorial image of floral richness is very evident and pressing from the beginning. Bergamot, wild thyme and gummy liquorice follow in its wake. Full body, silky tannins of great finesse and a finish that shows wisdom and a regal tone. Better from 2028. (Oct 2024)"

98 points Michaela Morris (Decanter): "Produced only in vintages with ideal ripeness and substantial acid backbone to guarantee longevity, Fuligni’s Riserva aspires to express the characteristics of a vintage to their fullest. With simmering fragrance, regal structure and inner brightness to illuminate the wine’s profound depths, the 2019 edition definitely succeeds. Intense cherry, orange zest, heady truffle and forest roots take hold on the nose. The fruit is pristine and even sleek and curvaceous but the tannins have a countering bite. Tangy pomegranate rings out from the core of this elegantly weighted gem; everything is neatly in place and unfolding at a tastefully measured gait. Drinking Window: 2027-2043. (11/13/24)"

97 points Eric Guido (Vinous): "The 2019 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva is a seductress, containing an array of cinnamon, clove, allspice, black cherry and hints of bay. It sweeps across the palate with a radiant and classic feel, with vividly ripe red fruits and sweet spices perfectly guided by a core of brilliant acidity. Its minerality comes through in the finish, tactile and saline in form. A web of fine-grained tannins wrap the senses with youthful poise, nuances of cedar and inner rose. The 2019 is spellbinding and built for the cellar. What a beauty. Drink: 2028-2046. (Nov 2024)"

97 points James Suckling: "Dried-berry, orange-peel and flower aromas follow through to a medium body with ultrafine tannins that blend nicely into the wine, delivering energy and length. Lovely ripe fruit with a juicy and flavorful finish. A classic and wonderfully proportioned young Brunello. Drinkable but better after 2026 and beyond. (12/9/24)"

97 points Falstaff Guide: "Bright ruby red. Very savoury on the nose, with notes of fresh mint, cold smoke, oak, cranberries and cherries, then hints of cigar box and cinnamon stick. Tightly woven tannins, taut acidity and vertical fruit on the palate, iron-rich, firm and hearty right through to the finish. (Feb 2025)"

95 points Monica Larner (Wine Advocate): "[$200 list] Fuligni's 2019 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva reveals a sultry and savory side with medium-grained tannins and extra textural buffering that surrounds a core of dark blackberry fruit. The alcohol content is high at 15%, but this full-bodied vintage does a very good job of covering up those excesses. This Riserva closes with hints of root beer and sauna wood. Drink: 2025-2043. (11/21/24)"