ON-988808

Fuligni Brunello Di Montalcino 2005

Brunello (Sangiovese) Brunello (Sangiovese)
Tuscany, Italy

$53.95 (988808)

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91 pts
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November 27, 2010

Critic Reviews (2)

David Lawrason
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David Lawrason

This maturing Brunello pours brick red. The nose is rich with mature fig fruit, marzipan, leather, black pepper spice...

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John Szabo, MS
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John Szabo, MS

Ripe, smoky, earthy, firmly extracted and austere on the palate, with tar and dried herbs dominating - this could...

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Community Reviews (2)

It's only wine but I like it
It's only wine but I like it

2006 vintage, tasted June 1, 2024.

At nearly 18 years of age, this Fuligni Brunello is simply gorgeous. A complex mix of red cherry fruit, herbs, blackberries, earth and hints of wood. Silky but firm structure and a long, lingering finish. Simply brilliant and seemingly at a lofty peak (which should hold for some tiime). Wow.

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salthebest
salthebest

2006 Still Young needs some more time, but very good now

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