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98 -James Suckling -

97 -Decanter -

This historic, unwaveringly reliable estate does not disappoint in 2019. Graciously expressive rather than austere, it will nevertheless reveal more with time; yet the aromas – a striking fusion of chestnut forest and polished wood with fennel and spiced plum – are just so tempting now. It fills the mouth with lustrous red berries and pressed violets and, after an initial caress, tightly woven tannins amplify across the palate, remaining poised in their volume. An intricate and detailed wie with profound depths. Matures in 20- to 30-hectolitre Slavonian oak casks with a small percentage in French tonneaux.

96 -Robert Parker's Wine Advocate -

With dark fruit balanced out by savory notes of tobacco leaf or cigar ash, the Fuligni 2019 Brunello di Montalcino is rich and beautifully concentrated. In little time, the bouquet reveals a floral interlude with dried rose petal and a tropical note of hibiscus. This wine shows a lot of angles, all very pleasant, that work together. The tannins are dusty and finely textured with a hint of powdery cocoa to close. Production is 33,000 bottles.

96 -Vinous -

Dusty and floral, the 2019 Brunello di Montalcino opens with a perfumed blend of dried roses, cherries, mint and lavender candies. It's elegant and seamlessly silky on the palate, enveloping the senses with ripe red berry fruits contrasted by a bitter clove tinge. A core of brisk acidity maintains a lovely balance as a web of fine tannins saturates the palate, and a pleasantly chewy sensation remains. The 2019 is classic to the core.

96 -Jeb Dunnuck -

The ruby/garnet 2019 Brunello Di Montalcino has a very appealing nose with notes of candied cherries, orange peel, anise, white pepper, and dried roses. Savory and snappy, this medium-bodied Brunello is not lacking for structure and has wonderful energy propelling the wine forward on the palate, angular ripe tannins, and a surge of mineral lift. It’s a gorgeous, classic Brunello that should have plenty of longevity. Drink 2026-2040.

95 -Wine Spectator -

94 -Wine Enthusiast -

Technical Details

Blend 100% Sangiovese
Winemaker Roberto Guerrini Fuligni with consulting winemaker Paolo Vagaggini
Country Italy
Region Tuscany
Appellation Brunello di Montalcino
Vineyard Fuligni estate vineyards
Farming Method Organic Practices
Oak 20- to 30-hL Slavonian oak casks with a small percentage in French oak tonneaux
Fermentation Indigenous yeast fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks over 18-22 days
Aging / Cooperage 36 months
Alcohol 15%
Production 2,750 cases

Fuligni Brunello di Montalcino 2019

Name: Fuligni Brunello di Montalcino 2019
Brand: First Bottle
SKU: 1014836
Price: 79.95 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

Sangiovese | Tuscany

JS98, DC97, WA96, VN96, JD96, WS95, WE94

Organic Practices

$150.00

$79.95

750ML

46% OFF RETAIL!

The Fuligni estate sits just north of the town of Montalcino, where its vineyards were known for years under the label "Vigneti dei Cottimelli" until 1997. The estate has always been one of Montalcino's most faithful interpreters of classical Brunello: low yields, meticulous selection, aging for two and a half to three years in a combination of large Slavonian oak casks and a small percentage of French tonneaux, and bottling only in vintages that meet their exacting standards. Decanter awarded the 2019 97 points, describing an historically reliable estate that does not disappoint in this vintage, with a striking fusion of chestnut forest, polished wood, fennel, and spiced plum on the nose that is utterly tempting now, filling the mouth with lustrous red berries and pressed violets before tightly woven tannins take hold with profound depth and a drinking window through 2041. James Suckling awarded 98, Wine Advocate 96, Vinous 96, Jeb Dunnuck 96, Wine Spectator 95, and Wine Enthusiast 94. A gorgeous, classic Brunello with plenty of longevity ahead, at a price that is incredibly good for the address. Don't sleep on it.

About The Producer

The Fuligni family, of ancient Venetian and English origin, settled in Montalcino at the beginning of the 20th century, and what Giovanni Maria Fuligni started then has quietly become one of the most respected names in Brunello. Founded in 1923, the estate today is co-owned by Roberto Guerrini Fuligni and his aunt Maria Flora Fuligni, now in her 80s and still a guiding presence on a property she has devoted her life to. Roberto works closely with agronomist Simone Bacconi, winemaker Daniele Zeffirini, and the father-and-son oenology team of Paolo and Jacopo Vagaggini. The estate's 14 hectares of vines sit in an almost continuous strip on the northeastern slope of Montalcino, within the Santa Fiora geological formation of Eocene origin, predominantly rocky marl terrain at altitudes ranging from 380 to 450 meters, one of the most historically prized sectors in the entire appellation. Vinification takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats, with aging split between traditional Slavonian oak barrels and smaller Allier tonneaux, and the wines are cellared beneath the family's 16th-century Medicean palazzo — still the Fuligni family residence. The approach throughout is unhurried and uncompromising: in difficult vintages, Fuligni has simply decided not to produce Brunello at all rather than bottle wine that doesn't meet their standards. The results speak to the discipline — wines of class, precision, and remarkable longevity that have earned a loyal following among serious Brunello collectors for over three decades.

$150.00

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750ML

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