In Bond Fine Wine. 2016 Cupano Brunello di Montalcino Riserva, Brunello di Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy. Red italy - tuscany in 6x75cl. Top critic score: 95/100 (EG). Drinking window: 2024–2036. Sold in bond by Albany Vintners, independent fine wine merchants.
Walter Speller (WS) — 17.5/20 · JancisRobinson.com · Drink 2024 - 2036
Mid ruby. Rich cherry-liqueur nose. Rich sweet cherry fruit with hints of gingerbread. Long juicy finish. Quite a heady, lush wine that is not ready by far and has the stuffing for ageing gracefully.
Eric Guido (EG) — 95/100 · Vinous · Drink 2026 - 2036
Like forbidden fruit, the 2016 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva opens slowly in the glass, blowing off an initial whiff of sweet spice and pine shavings. Beneath the surface, there are grumbling depths of black cherries, tea leaves, dried roses, mocha and smoke. This fleshes out across the palate like pure silk, motivated by vibrant acidity, while potent mineral-tinged red and blue berries slowly s…