2018 Brunello di Montalcino Vignaferrovia
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Tasting notes
Very minty and complex, full of licorice root and dried cherries. Firm, chalky tannins dominate on the palate, with a full body and lifted acidity. A bit ripe on the warming finish.
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James Suckling
Jeb Dunnuck
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A saturated red color, the 2018 Brunello Di Montalcino Riserva Vignaferrovia is enveloping with melding notes of polished leather, cherry liqueur, porcini, and sweet baking spices. Full-bodied and elegant, it’s supple and velvety, with plush tannins, a ripe, rounded texture, and a balanced finish. It is a seductive and open wine with some evolution that is drinking well now and will drink well over the coming 5-6 years. Pian delle Vigne is an estate Antinori acquired in 1995 and is overseen by winemaker Dora Pacciani.
The 2018 Brunello di Montalcino Vigna Ferrovia blossoms in the glass with a bouquet of dusty dried flowers and black cherries complemented by violet pastille. This displays silky textures, a pleasant inner sweetness and a dense wave of ripe wild berry fruits contrasted by orange and dark chocolate. It leaves a coating of fine-grained tannins and mint to linger on while finishing long, structured and built for the cellar. This elegant Vigna Ferrovia is a seductress. (EG)
About the producer
Marchesi Antinori is a leading Italian producer, historically based in Tuscany, who rose to fame after creating Tignanello – one of the first Super Tuscans . Combining tradition and innovation to craft fine wine, the family-owned firm has been a force in the Italian wine industry for over 600 years.