98 points Falstaff (3/18/22).
96 points Monica Larner (Wine Advocate): "[$150 list] The 2016 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Lupi e Sirene emerges from the bottle with lots of pretty aromatic intensity and purity. The bouquet is laced with bold cherry, sweet raspberry, red rose, earth, balsam herb and sweet almond. It boasts a beautiful appearance in the glass with a dark, shiny ruby color. On the palate, it produces a silky, glossy texture that lasts long and is fueled by the fresh acidity you always get with Sangiovese. Drink: 2024-2045. (Feb 2022)"
96 points Eric Guido (Vinous): "An enticing mix of exotic spice, crushed violets, medicinal black cherries and sweet mint wafts up from the 2016 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Lupi e Sirene. Its textures are silky and rich, nicely matched by depths of ripe red and blue berries, plus an enriching hint of almond paste. This stops just short of decadence, as salty minerals and bright acidity add a more savory twang, and fine-grained tannins slowly take hold. While structured, the long, dramatic finale is packed full of dark primary fruits, savory herbs and hints of mocha. I expect the 2016 Riserva Lupi e Sirene to be firing on all cylinders after only a short stay in the cellar. There will be no 2017 due to the drastic loss of fruit in that extremely dry and warm vintage. Drink: 2024-2032. (Oct 2021)"
17.5/20 points Jancis Robinson: "Lustrous mid ruby. Deep, intriguing nose and ripe and full on the palate. Lots of polished tannins and suave, succulent fruit. Quite gorgeous and complete. Can be approached now but will develop further. Drink 2022-2034 (Mar 2022)"
96 points Monica Larner (Wine Advocate): "[$150 list] The 2016 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Lupi e Sirene emerges from the bottle with lots of pretty aromatic intensity and purity. The bouquet is laced with bold cherry, sweet raspberry, red rose, earth, balsam herb and sweet almond. It boasts a beautiful appearance in the glass with a dark, shiny ruby color. On the palate, it produces a silky, glossy texture that lasts long and is fueled by the fresh acidity you always get with Sangiovese. Drink: 2024-2045. (Feb 2022)"
96 points Eric Guido (Vinous): "An enticing mix of exotic spice, crushed violets, medicinal black cherries and sweet mint wafts up from the 2016 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Lupi e Sirene. Its textures are silky and rich, nicely matched by depths of ripe red and blue berries, plus an enriching hint of almond paste. This stops just short of decadence, as salty minerals and bright acidity add a more savory twang, and fine-grained tannins slowly take hold. While structured, the long, dramatic finale is packed full of dark primary fruits, savory herbs and hints of mocha. I expect the 2016 Riserva Lupi e Sirene to be firing on all cylinders after only a short stay in the cellar. There will be no 2017 due to the drastic loss of fruit in that extremely dry and warm vintage. Drink: 2024-2032. (Oct 2021)"
17.5/20 points Jancis Robinson: "Lustrous mid ruby. Deep, intriguing nose and ripe and full on the palate. Lots of polished tannins and suave, succulent fruit. Quite gorgeous and complete. Can be approached now but will develop further. Drink 2022-2034 (Mar 2022)"
| Product SKU | 342648 |
| Producer | Podere Le Ripi |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| SubRegion | Brunello di Montalcino DOCG |
| Varietal | Sangiovese |
| Designation | Riserva |
| Vintage | 2016 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Color | Red |
| ABV | 14.0% |
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