96 points Luca Gardini: "From 7 hectares in the area of Bellavista farm, Castelnuovo dell’Abate, southeast quadrant. Very fresh nose, with notes of watermelon, nutmeg and
lemongrass, with a mentholated finish. Saline-taut on the mouth, closes with a return of wild mint and citrus. (Oct 2023)"
95 points & '#19 Top 100 Wines of 2024' Bruce Sanderson (Wine Spectator): "Strawberry, raspberry and cherry aromas and flavors are beautifully displayed in this charming version, with loam, tobacco and herbs adding detail while the aftertaste goes on and on. Shows balance and formidable length. Best from 2026 through 2042. (6/30/24)"
94 points Ian D'Agata (Terroir Sense): "Medium red. Ripe, fleshy aromas of red cherry, minerals, dried flowers and blood orange; an essence of Sangiovese. Savory, plush and seamless on entry, with pungent red cherry showing an almost liqueur-like sweetness but without any impression of heaviness. Features a rising whiplash of fruit on the long close, which features sweet tannins, firm acidity and a strong savory nuance. Made in a ripe, warm-weather style, this edge-free Brunello nevertheless stains the palate. Drinking Window: 2029-2040. (Mar 2024)"
93 points James Suckling: "Sour-cherry, peach and floral aromas follow through to a medium body with fine tannins and a refined texture. Fresh and vivid energy. Not the richest wine, but shows tension and balance. Graphite at the end. Drink in two or three years. (9/12/23)"
93 points Decanter: "2019 was a significant year for La Fiorita. It is the first vintage made in the estate’s new cellar as well as the inaugural release with organic certification for its vineyards. Progress at this estate is notable. Despite a pale garnet hue, aromas are expressive and vivacious. Garden herbs, Mediterranean shrub, rose and orange potpourri soar from the glass. The palate echoes, offering up sweet, lush red berries infused with mint and crushed dried flowers. Lovely liveliness. A substantial core of firm yet supple tannins will give some paced ageing to this. Drinking Window: 2024-2034. (Nov 2023)"
93 points Kerin O'Keefe: "Full-bodied and enveloping, this opens with inviting aromas of cocoa, underbrush, baked plum and a whiff of crushed mint that carry over to the palate along with black cherry and citrus notes. It’s both concentrated but agile, with fresh acidity and velvety, close-grained tannins. Drink: 2027–2034. (Nov 2023)"
92 points Eric Guido (Vinous): "The 2019 Brunello di Montalcino pulls the taster down to earth with a dusty blend of flowery underbrush and crushed wild berries lifted by camphor hints. It’s silky and round with sweet spice and plush red and blue fruits that flow across a stream of vibrant acidity. A web of fine tannins tugs at the palate as the 2019 tapers off with a licorice tinge and a orange concentration that curls the tongue. The 2019 turns the pleasure dial to the max yet remains painfully young. Drink: 2026-2034. (Dec 2023)"
95 points & '#19 Top 100 Wines of 2024' Bruce Sanderson (Wine Spectator): "Strawberry, raspberry and cherry aromas and flavors are beautifully displayed in this charming version, with loam, tobacco and herbs adding detail while the aftertaste goes on and on. Shows balance and formidable length. Best from 2026 through 2042. (6/30/24)"
94 points Ian D'Agata (Terroir Sense): "Medium red. Ripe, fleshy aromas of red cherry, minerals, dried flowers and blood orange; an essence of Sangiovese. Savory, plush and seamless on entry, with pungent red cherry showing an almost liqueur-like sweetness but without any impression of heaviness. Features a rising whiplash of fruit on the long close, which features sweet tannins, firm acidity and a strong savory nuance. Made in a ripe, warm-weather style, this edge-free Brunello nevertheless stains the palate. Drinking Window: 2029-2040. (Mar 2024)"
93 points James Suckling: "Sour-cherry, peach and floral aromas follow through to a medium body with fine tannins and a refined texture. Fresh and vivid energy. Not the richest wine, but shows tension and balance. Graphite at the end. Drink in two or three years. (9/12/23)"
93 points Decanter: "2019 was a significant year for La Fiorita. It is the first vintage made in the estate’s new cellar as well as the inaugural release with organic certification for its vineyards. Progress at this estate is notable. Despite a pale garnet hue, aromas are expressive and vivacious. Garden herbs, Mediterranean shrub, rose and orange potpourri soar from the glass. The palate echoes, offering up sweet, lush red berries infused with mint and crushed dried flowers. Lovely liveliness. A substantial core of firm yet supple tannins will give some paced ageing to this. Drinking Window: 2024-2034. (Nov 2023)"
93 points Kerin O'Keefe: "Full-bodied and enveloping, this opens with inviting aromas of cocoa, underbrush, baked plum and a whiff of crushed mint that carry over to the palate along with black cherry and citrus notes. It’s both concentrated but agile, with fresh acidity and velvety, close-grained tannins. Drink: 2027–2034. (Nov 2023)"
92 points Eric Guido (Vinous): "The 2019 Brunello di Montalcino pulls the taster down to earth with a dusty blend of flowery underbrush and crushed wild berries lifted by camphor hints. It’s silky and round with sweet spice and plush red and blue fruits that flow across a stream of vibrant acidity. A web of fine tannins tugs at the palate as the 2019 tapers off with a licorice tinge and a orange concentration that curls the tongue. The 2019 turns the pleasure dial to the max yet remains painfully young. Drink: 2026-2034. (Dec 2023)"
| Product SKU | 349875 |
| Producer | La Fiorita |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| SubRegion | Brunello di Montalcino DOCG |
| Varietal | Sangiovese |
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Color | Red |
| ABV | 15.0% |
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