2018 Castello di Camigliano Brunello di Montalcino
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The 2018 Brunello Di Montalcino is forward with medicinal herbs of menthol, pine, and dried cherry. Ripe and medium-bodied on the palate, with a silky texture and fine tannins, it is noted with wild strawberry, herbes de Provence, and dusty earth. Its savory style leaves a mouthwatering need to be at the table alongside salumi and pecorino. Drink 2023-2028.
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Walter Speller, jancisrobinson.com
Jancis Robinson MW
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A certified organic wine, the Camigliano 2018 Brunello di Montalcino is medium dark in appearance with round and ripe aromas of cherry confit, blackberry tart, black rose and balsam herb. The wine is textured and rich; however, the alcohol is too high at 15%. That power takes away from the long-term potential of delicate Sangiovese and places the grape into a near or medium-term drinking window instead. The wine aged in large oak casks for 24 months, resulting in a generous production of 190,000 bottles.
There’s an almost-candied quality to the bouquet of the 2018 Brunello di Montalcino, as sweet rose and medicinal cherry give way to nuances of shaved cedar and pine. This is a mid-weight and gracious Sangiovese, with bright acidity that adds an almost-juicy character within. Hints of strawberry and minty herbs resonate, as this finishes only lightly structured, yet with admirable length. While I wouldn’t suggest long-term cellaring, expect the 2018 to show beautifully after only a few years' time.
Mid ruby with orange tinges. Rather reductive and grubby and clearly much too early for this wine to be tasted. Aromatic sour cherry on the palate and with a lean, savoury finish and stalky tannins. Difficult to predict where this will go. (WS)