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Described by critic James Suckling as "one of the greatest vintages ever," the 2016 vintage in Brunello di Montalcino is the stuff of legends with producers across the region producing expressive, structured and seamless wines. Considered nearly perfect by critics across the board, rarely does Sangiovese Grosso shine so brightly and universally than it does in 2016, yielding Brunello wines that Vinous critic Eric Guido likens to "a well-muscled black stallion in its prime." Gorgeous in their youth with incredible aromatics, these vineyard-driven 2016 Brunelli highlight the purity of the fruit layered over a long-lived tannic framework, now offered at exceptional value pricing while they last.
In addition to the critics, winemakers across Brunello also expressed their enthusiasm for the exceptional vintage. Gigliola Gianetti of Le Potazzine described 2016 as "an ideal year for Sangiovese" with optimal weather yielding gorgeous fruit. "It is a year where lots of people made great wines," winemaker Lorenzo Sassetti of Livio Sassetti told James Suckling, who rated his 2016 Brunello as 100pt perfection. Summing it up in a single word, Roberto Guerrini, the wizard winemaker of the small Fuligni estate, told the Wine Enthusiast that the quality of the 2016 vintage left him "speechless." A spectacular vintage doesn't translate into uniformity however, with each of these selections reflecting their unique terroir of varied elevations, microclimates and aspects. What these 2016 Brunello do all share is a lush density of fresh fruit, focused savory acidity and vibrant tannic structure, ready to enjoy now but structured for decades of aging.
In a range of prices and all highly rated, these 2016 Brunello di Montalcino are now offered at bargain pricing with limited availability, requiring quick action. In his review of the 2016 Brunello vintage, the Wine Spectator's Bruce Sanderson offered solid advice: stock up on as many of these legendary 2016 Brunello di Montalcino wines "as you can possibly afford," and enjoy their evolution for years to come. | 
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