2019 Brunello di Montalcino, La Serena, Tuscany, Italy
- Red
- Dry
- Full Bodied
- Sangiovese
- Michaela Morris
- 93/100
- Eric Guido
- 93/100
- James Suckling
- 97/100
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Description
Natural fermentation and maceration over 15 days in steel was followed by 30 months’ maturation in mixed wooden barrels of 20-40hl. The marriage of tuffo, sand, schist and galestro soils has imparted sturdy fruit concentration and structure to the final wine. This is a beautiful, glassy ruby colour, and displays flavours of black cherry and liquorice with damson highlights and fresh herbs. This frames the standout character of the vintage perfectly.
Drink 2026 - 2040
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Critics reviews
An under-the-radar estate, La Serena is located directly east of the town of Montalcino. The organically cultivated vineyards sit at 400 metres on calcareous-rich clay with a southeastern exposition. The classy 2019 wafts with fragrant balsam wood, pressed rose and allspice. Fully packed and energetic, the palate shows impressive purity of spicy dark cherry with pleasantly puckering acidity. Chalky textured tannins are on the right side of extraction, building in power as they coat the mouth. This needs some time to temper.
Drink 2026 - 2038
The 2019 Brunello di Montalcino is darkly alluring, with an earthy blend of crushed rocks and flowery underbrush, giving way to steeped plums and violet florals. This sweeps across the palate with juicy textures as exotic spices and crisp red fruits slowly saturate. The 2019 finishes long and staining, with crunchy tannins that frame the experience well without slowing its momentum as an air of lavender fades over a staining of black licorice.
Drink 2025 - 2033
Aromas of bark, dark cherries and flowers, too. It’s medium- to full-bodied with purity of fruit that runs the length of the wine. It goes on for minutes. Very fine tannins. From organically grown grapes. Needs three or four years to completely come together, but gorgeous.
Drink after 2026
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