2018 Brunello di Montalcino, Ciliegio, La Magia, Tuscany, Italy
- Red
- Dry
- Full Bodied
- Sangiovese
- Walter Speller
- 17/20
- Michaela Morris
- 91/100
- Monica Larner
- 93/100
- Eric Guido
- 94/100
- Audrey Frick
- 94/100
- James Suckling
- 95/100
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Description
1,080 bottles produced.
In the historic heart of the estate, an ancient cherry trees stands surrounded by the oldest vines, producing the estate’s most expressive Sangiovese. After harvest, the grapes have a long, 40-day maceration on skins, followed by 36 months in French tonneau, 80% of which is new.
The wine is heady and evocative, even in a lighter vintage as ’18: a cloak of purple plum fruits embroidered with glazed cherries, floral details and rocky weight, woven together with the molten chew of sweet salty smoked pancetta – so typical of this prized cru. There is mineral energy and framed glossy oak. Gleaming, lucid and lighter than previous releases, but by no means less complex or age-worthy.
Drink 2024 - 2040
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Critics reviews
Deep ruby with orange rim. Savoury spice from the oak and a little exotic. Still closed on the fruit. Gorgeous sour cherry and raspberry intermingle with complex, sweet oak. Lots of firm tannins that are a little upfront right now, but this is still embryonic. Closes up and needs much more time.
Drink 2024 - 2034
La Màgia’s Ciliegio selection focuses on the estate’s oldest plot, which is graced by a significant cherry tree. The vines are now well into their fifth decade. As usual at this wine’s early stage, the new oak influence is pronounced. Heady scents of nutmeg, cedar, clove and vanilla contrast the shy fruit suggestive of cherry. It's substantially structured with polished tannins, but I just question if there is sufficient fruit to ride this out. Merits a revisit after another year in bottle.
Ciliegio is a limited production of 1,566 bottles.
A certified organic wine, the La Magia 2018 Brunello di Montalcino Ciliegio is a bright and punchy red wine with ripe cherry, raspberry, cassis, cola, white licorice and crushed limestone. The aromas are fine and delicate, but assembled as one, the wine reveals good intensity and a very clean, direct delivery. On the palate, it shows a mid-weight texture with fine tannins and fresh acidity.
Drink 2025 - 2038
The 2018 Brunello di Montalcino Ciliegio impresses from the first tilt of the glass as a wave of balsamic spice, mentholated herbs, and rich cherry sauce overcomes the senses. This is pure elegance on the palate, silky to the core, and with ripe red fruits accelerated by vibrant acidity. A pretty inner sweetness emerges through the finish, nicely contrasting the fine tannins that tug at the cheeks as inner violet and rose tones resonate on and on. This dark beauty has a bright future ahead of it.
Drink 2025 - 2033
The third wine from La Magia is the 2018 Brunello Di Montalcino Ciliegio, which takes things up a notch and is forward with toasted oak spice, currant, tobacco, and leather. It is full on the palate and meaty with black cherry, incense, vanilla bean, and forest floor. Its ripe and ample tannin structure is well-balanced, and it is long with fruit and spice. A polished style for sure, it is impressive and should be cellared a few more years.
Drink 2026 - 2046
Rich and perfumed nose of blueberries, ripe cherries, violets, sandalwood and mocha. Evolves to peaches and cloves. Full body with ripe, broad tannins. Dense and compact while retaining a clarity and brightness to the fruit. From organically grown grapes.
Better after 2025
About this wine
Brunello di Montalcino
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