2019 Fattoria Uccelliera, Brunello di Montalcino 12x750ml

Vinous 95

Brooding yet intense, the 2019 Brunello di Montalcino bursts from the glass with a wave of autumnal spices, crushed cherries, cedar shavings and steeped plums lifted by pine hints. This is deeply textural, elegant and refined, with a dense wave of ripe wild berry fruits, all guided by vibrant acidity, offset by oranges and balsam herbs. It finishes grippy and extended with a black hole of tension and a sweet and sour sensation that lingers on and on as crunchy tannins resonate throughout. The 2019 is youthfully backward today, yet there’s a balance that can’t be denied, especially as I watched it open up over twenty-four hours. This is a total pleasure to taste. Bury the 2019 deep in the cellar. [Eric Guido, 12/07/2023]

Anticipated maturity: 2025-2040

JancisRobinson.com 17

Maturing ruby with bricky rim. Quite developed, mature and brooding cherry-fruit nose with hints of tobacco. The palate is much more backward yet well stitched together with loads of chewy tannins that do not overpower the fruit. Old school and I would wait another two years before approaching this. Very long and gripping. (WS) [10/25/2023]

Anticipated maturity: 2026-2038