Lisini Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2019 Red Wine

Lisini Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2019 

Tuscany, Italy

97 pts. Wine Spectator:

"Leafy underbrush, earth and dusty mineral notes frame the core of cherry and raspberry flavors in this succulent red, which is supple, with a layer of chewy, chalky tannins coating the finish. Balanced overall, with a long, cherry-infused aftertaste. Best from 2027 through 2043."

96 pts. Decanter:

"Below the town of Sant'Angelo in Colle, Lisini sprawls over 120 hectares, 24 of which are planted to vines. The 2019 embodies this warm, munificent, exotically scented southern stretch of Montalcino. Ripe arbutus berry and red rose meld marvellously with chestnut, iron and sunbaked earth. Sumptuously textured, it is generous in body and flavour, exuding fleshy persimmon and ripe strawberry. The palate drips with luscious acidity and a mineral drive lifts the core. Sandy tannins are relatively supple without sacrificing their commanding hold, and it finishes with crushed allspice." 

94 pts. Vinous:

"Medicinal blackberries, sweet sage, stone dust and candied oranges define the 2019 Brunello di Montalcino. This is juicy and vibrant with violet and lavender-tinged wild berry fruits and chalky mineral tones that form a saturation of minerality toward the close. A web of fine-grained tannins resonates as the 2019 finishes long and staining yet feels only lightly structured. Salted licorice suggestions linger on. This is a classy southern Montalcino Brunello from Lisini." 

94 pts. James Suckling:

"A sleek and structured red with black cherry, cedar and spice aromas and flavors. Medium-bodied with fine tannins and a chewy finish. Integrated and flexing. Drink after 2027."

FROM THE WINERY

100% Sangiovese from the estate’s massal selection.

Vineyards range from 300 to 350 meters in elevation.

Vinification in glass-lined cement tanks with skin contact for 20-26 days.

Aged in 20-52 hectoliter casks for 42 months, followed by 6 to 8 months of bottle age prior to release.

3,000 cases are produced on average each year.