Fuligni
Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2019
| Denomination | DOCG Brunello di Montalcino Riserva |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sangiovese |
| Aging | Aged for 5 years, of which approximately 3 and a half years in wood. |
- Name and vintage: Fuligni Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG 2019, still red wine
- Grapes and alcohol content: 100% Sangiovese, 14.5% vol, contains sulphites
- Ageing: Total maturation of 5 years, including approximately 3.5 years in wooden barrels
- Aromatic profile: Notes of orange, morello cherry, cornelian cherry, flowers, with hints of green pepper and sandalwood
- Taste and pairings: Freshness and silky tannins, savoury finish; ideal with meats, game and cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
Fuligni Brunello di Montalcino Riserva is a renowned Tuscan red wine, made exclusively from Sangiovese grapes. This expression of Brunello di Montalcino stands out for its elegant and structured profile, supported by remarkable freshness and a silky tannic texture that caresses the palate. The prolonged ageing of five years, spent mostly in wooden barrels, enriches its aromatic definition and ensures extraordinary longevity. The winery's style combines precision, balance, and a savoury and persistent finish.
Where it comes from
This great red is born in the heart of the Montalcino area, cradled by the unique Tuscan landscape. Fuligni cultivates its vineyards on the eastern slope of the hill, a privileged position that favours the ideal ripening of the grapes. The estate's cellars are housed in a majestic eighteenth-century residence in Cottimelli, where historic and evocative settings safeguard the wine's maturation. Careful agronomic management in this specific area ensures pronounced aromatic intensity and a natural aptitude for ageing.
How it is produced
The maturation lasts a total of five years, of which about three and a half are spent in barrels, encouraging a deep and complex aromatic evolution. The wine presents a vivid ruby colour, enhanced by garnet reflections. The intense olfactory profile combines notes of orange, morello cherry and cornelian cherry with hints of green pepper, sandalwood and soy sauce. On the palate, the entry is subtle, led by clear fruity notes that fade into an elegant finish with nuances of chinotto and hibiscus. This persistent texture pairs masterfully with game dishes, pork and flavourful aged cheeses.
History and Curiosities
Since 1923, the Fuligni family has cultivated excellence in Montalcino, producing its Brunello di Montalcino Riserva only in the most extraordinary vintages. The result of a masterful five-year ageing process, three and a half of which are spent in wood, this prestigious label rests in the historic eighteenth-century cellars of Cottimelli. The memorable 2019 vintage, celebrated with scores of up to 98/100 from the most prestigious wine guides, represents a true treasure, sought after by major collectors and fiercely contested at auctions around the world.
Awards
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2019
5Italian Sommelier Foundation (FIS) guide This has been one of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy for over 10 years.
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2019
98/100
Decanter is a wine and lifestyle magazine, published monthly in around 90 countries. The magazine includes industry news, classic guides and advice on wine and spirits.
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2019
3This guide is highly respected and offers the most comprehensive review of Italian wines. It has a long tradition and is based on blind tastings carried out by over 100 experts.
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2019
97/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
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2019
95/100
The prestigious international wine guide from the renowned Robert Parker, the world's most experienced and trusted wine taster.
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2019
97/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
18 - 20 °C
Longevity:
15 - 25 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1923
- Oenologist: Paolo Vagaggini
- Bottles produced: 44.000
- Hectares: 13
Giovanni Maria Fuligni settled in Montalcino at the beginning of 1900 and started to produce wine just as his family had previously done predominantly in the area around Scansano in the Maremma.
The Fuligni Estate in Montalcino, directed by Maria Flora Fuligni consists of approximately 100 hectares of land at varying exposures to the sun. The vines, which extend over about ten hectares, are situated on the eastern part of the hill, a traditional area for Brunello.
The cellars are located at Cottimelli (about three kilometers from Montalcino in the direction of Siena) in an original 18th century residence once the home of Medicean Grand Dukes. Wine tastings are also held on the premises in recently restored rooms which used to accommodate a small monastery of monks in the 16th century. Read more
| Name | Fuligni Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2019 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Brunello di Montalcino DOCG |
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sangiovese |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Fuligni |
| Story | History and Curiosities Since 1923, the Fuligni family has cultivated excellence in Montalcino, producing its Brunello di Montalcino Riserva only in the most extraordinary vintages. The result of a masterful five-year ageing process, three and a half of which are spent in wood, this prestigious label rests in the historic eighteenth-century cellars of Cottimelli. The memorable 2019 vintage, celebrated with scores of up to 98/100 from the most prestigious wine guides, represents a true treasure, sought after by major collectors and fiercely contested at auctions around the world. |
| Origin | Montalcino (Siena) |
| Production technique | Ageing for 5 years, of which about 3 and a half years in wood |
| Wine making | Affinamento di 5 anni, di cui circa 3 anni e mezzo in legno. |
| Aging | Aged for 5 years, of which approximately 3 and a half years in wood. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |