The 2020 Brunello di Montalcino has evolved beautifully over the last year, with a darkly alluring bouquet of flowery underbrush, worn leather, and sage giving way to crushed strawberries and autumnal spice. It impresses with its silken depths offset by a wave of tart red berry fruits and brisk acidity as crunchy mineral tones add contrast toward the close. Its sneaky tannins come in late, staining and potent, as nuances of lavender linger through the youthfully structured finale. This is easily one of the wines of the vintage. Pure beauty.
97 points, Eric Guido, Vinous (Nov 2025)
The 2020 Brunello di Montalcino is a very elegant expression with tart berry aromas backed by pulverized stone, light spice and hints of pressed violet. This is a pretty style of Sangiovese realized by Gigliola Giannetti and her lovely daughters in an area of the appellation that always delivers freshness, bright fruit flavors and lower alcohol, measured here at 13.5% (even in the warmest seasons). This vintage is poised for medium-term drinking, and this gives it a friendly or accessible side. Production is 19,000 bottles.
95 points, Monica Larner, Wine Advocate (Nov 2024)
The nose opens cool and earthy, with damp soil and pepper, then high-toned, tart, crunchy berries spring forth. Tart blackberries and black plums preen on the palate, which remains peppery and earthy, with a few flakes of salt highlighting those savory elements, but citrus notes creep up on the finish.
95 points, Danielle Callegari, Wine Enthusiast (Dec 2025)
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