Armilla Brunello di Montalcino 2018

Tasting Notes

Dark black cherry color indicating the ripeness of the vintage. Nose is expressive and big with cherry and notes of licorice and dates. Mouthcoatingly smooth and with more ripe cherry, toast and mineral on the palate. The finish sticks to the teeth and is long. The balance of the fruit, alcohol, oak and acidity work perfectly together to form a finish that easily lasts 45 seconds. The tannins are ripe, but firm.

Food Pairings

Goes well with food especially bold cheese from Tuscany.

Third Party Reviews

Score 95: Forest floor, new leather and wild berries mingle with ripe dark-skinned fruit aromas on this delicious red. It’s both bold and elegant, delivering crushed raspberry, ripe Morello cherry, baking spice and tobacco set against a backbone of firm but refined tannins. Drink 2025–2032. KERIN O’KEEFE, Wine Enthusiast

SCORE: 91: Blueberries, walnuts, dried flowers and bark on the nose. Soft in texture with a full body and powdery tannins. Ripe, rounded and slightly dusty finish. Drink now or hold. JAMES SUCKLING