Fuligni Brunello di Montalcino 2018

Under the leadership of Maria Flora Fuligni since 1971, along with her long-time right-hand Dr Daniela Perino – now the estate’s CEO – Fuligni is one of the denomination’s most consistent performers. The 2018 does not disappoint: it epitomises the elegance of the vintage. A captivating synthesis of florals and earth, the nose radiates pressed violet, lavender and rose with truffle and tobacco accents. It expands in the mouth with flavour rather than weight or brawn. Red currants and orange are amplified by piercing acidity, and well-formed, magnificently textured tannins are chalky and adequately padded, giving layers and profundity. Not pushed beyond its capacity, this will drink beautifully over the next decade. Drinking window: 2023-2034. Score – 96. (Michaela Morris, decanter.com, Feb. 13, 2023)