"Brunello di Montalcino er basisversionen fra Piccolomini og kom til efter man i 2003 indkøbte nye marker, og den fremstår som et udsøgt og værdigt udtryk for ”den lille brune”, som Brunello betyder. Den fremstilles af druer fra ca. 25 år gamle planter og er tidligere drikkeklar end de øvrige og fremtræder raffineret, kompleks og generøs på en næsten luksuriøs, men afdæmpet måde. Skøn tekstur og stor harmoni opleves i munden og vinen demonstrerer en både smidig og spændstig frugt, og så denne ”varme”, der på forunderlig vis karakteriserer de bedste vine fra Montalcino. Allerede på dette niveau opleves magien og vinen er oplagt til servering i store Bourgogne-glas." Adriat
Dark and brooding, the 2018 Brunello di Montalcino takes its time to give off hints of mocha before opening with a blend of dried red fruits, cloves and rosemary. The wine is surprisingly pure and elegant as ripe red and black fruits pour over a core of vibrant acidity. The 2018 leaves a lingering tension on the palate as fine-grained tannins penetrate deeply and hints of tart wild berries and a touch of cocoa slowly fade." Vinous 92p
"Dense and brooding, with aromas of plums, cherries, earth, menthol and tobacco. On the austere side today, with buried fruit and dominant tannins, but this has fine balance and extended length." Wine Spectator 93p
"The 2018 Brunello di Montalcino produces beautiful results if you choose to drink it now, or if you cellar it a little longer. It offers immediate intensity and complexity with a red and purple berry fruit attack that follows tarry spices, campfire ash, liquorice and rusty nails. These savoy tones are balanced with the wine's elegant, medium-weight finish. And the tannins are seamlessly integrated. The winemaking team has done a good job in a difficult vintage." Wine Advocate 94p
"Roasted herbs, walnuts, olives, dried cherries and balsamic on the nose with hints of leather and sage. It is full-bodied with firm, finely meshed tannins. Creamy and very well integrated, with depth and class. Try it after 2024." James Suckling 95p
