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| Type of Wine | Red |
|---|---|
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Appellation | |
| Winery | |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Grape | |
| Content (Alc) | 0.75 ltr (14.5%) |
| Drink window | 2023 - 2045 |
Parker and Suckling are pretty much unanimous and here Fuligni is on the shortlist of the best wine estates in Montalcino. Matured according to the regulations for four years, of which about two and a half years in oak. With its elegant combination of fruit and spicy aromas, Fuligni Brunello is in any case the result of carefully selected grapes with low yields per hectare and is not produced in years when the quality of the harvested grapes is not suitable for the high standards of the estate.
The grapes are picked very carefully for ripeness and quality. The basis of the high quality of the Brunello is laid by the very low yield of the vines. In the vineyards the vines are planted at a density of 3,300 vines per ha and 5,000 vines per ha. The yield of a plant is maximum 1 bottle. The Brunello di Montalcino is fragrant and delicate and shows a level of precision and elegance that pushes the boundaries of this great vintage. The wine is fresh and lively with enough primary fruit and acidity to carry over decades of cellar ageing. The bouquet reveals a slow succession of wild berries, rose, crushed flowers and graphite aromas with spices and liquorice. The mouthfeel is structured, firm and built to last. 2016 was a beautiful vintage as the connoisseurs know with a very long aging potential. Parker (95/100) ends his review with: " ...and one I am happy to recommend. "
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Pappardelle with game ragù (for example hare or deer)
The firm structure and earthiness of the game perfectly complement the tannins and spicy notes of Brunello. The rich sauce makes the whole thing fuller, while the acids in the wine keep the dish in balance.
Roasted beef with rosemary and garlic
A classic pairing. The juiciness and umami of beef support the wine, while rosemary and garlic accentuate the spiciness in Brunello. Think entrecote, roast beef or bavette.
Polenta with mushrooms and Parmesan cheese
The earthiness of mushrooms and the savoriness of Parmesan perfectly complement the leather and spice flavors in the wine. Polenta provides structure and softens the tannins.
Chicken cacciatore (stew with tomatoes, peppers and olives)
The tomato sauce with Mediterranean flavors has enough acidity and spice to match nicely with Brunello. The wine supports the heartiness of the dish without overpowering it.
Aged Pecorino or Parmigiano Reggiano
The salt crystals and pronounced flavour of these hard cheeses make an elegant finish or matching intermediate course. They enhance the ripe fruit and balance the tannins.
| Type of Wine | Red |
|---|---|
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Appellation | Brunello di Montalcino |
| Winery | Fuligni |
| Grape | Sangiovese |
| Biological certified | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Drinking as of | 2023 |
| Drinking till | 2045 |
| Alcohol % | 14.5 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | 0.75 ltr |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Sparkling | No |
| Dessert wine | No |
| Closure | Cork |
| Parker rating | 95 |
| James Suckling rating | 94 |
| Vinous rating | 93 |
| Tasting Profiles | Earthy, Rustic, Complex, Dry, Aged on wood, Powerful, Spicy, Mineral, Red fruit, Tannines, Full |
| Drink moments | Indruk maken, Lekker luxe |
The Fuligni family lived in the Tuscan Maremma at the beginning of the 20th century. To escape the malaria, the family moved to Montalcino and in 1923 bought the Cottimelli estate from Gontrano Biondi Santi, named after the 16th-century monastery that stood there. This is the classic zone where Brunello has always been made. Fuligni also bought an 18th century palazzo in the center of Montalcino with beautiful vaulted cellars where wines are still aged today. In 1971, after the death of her father, Maria Flora Fuligni took over the family estate and changed course.
He bought 100 hectares of land, of which 10 hectares are planted in vineyards and is located in an almost continuous strip on the eastern side of Montalcino, where historically Brunello's most authentic production originated. The vines, which extend over ten hectares, are mainly located in Cottimelli at altitudes ranging from 380 to 450 meters above sea level. Here the land, which is mostly oriented towards the east, belongs entirely to the geological formation of Santa Fiora (marl) of Eocene origin and consists of mostly rocky terrain. The lion of San Marco on the label betrays the Venetian origin of the Fuligni family. Fuligni has bought another small vineyard in the south of 2 hectares. The canes were planted around the year 2,000, with a planting density between 3,300 and 5,000 canes per ha. About 1 bottle of wine is produced per stick. The harvest is done manually and involves the personal participation of the owners with often repeated walks between the rows of vines to ensure a rigorous selection of grapes. The different vineyards of Fuligni, S. Giovanni, Il Piano, Ginestreto and La Bandita are harvested separately according to their type of land and exposure, then brought together respecting the type of wine they become (Brunello, Brunello Reserve , Rosso DOC ).
A SELECTION OF THE MANY PRIZES/AWARDS
NY Wine Experience
Wine Spectator Critics Choice Award
(2013, 2011, 2009, 2007, 2005, 2003, 2001)
Bibenda 2013
Cinque Grappoli
- Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2006
Duemilalini
Cinque Grappoli
- 2012 Brunello di Montalcino 2006
- 2010 Brunello di Montalcino 2004
- 2009 Rosso di Montalcino Ginestreto 2006
- 2008 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2001
- 2007 Brunello di Montalcino 2001
Le Guide de l'Espresso
I vini d'Italia
Vino dell'Eccellenza
- 2013 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2006
- 2011 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2004
- 2010 Brunello di Montalcino 2004
- 2007 Brunello di Montalcino 2001
- 2004 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 1997
Slow Wine Grande vino
- 2013 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2006
- 2012 Brunello di Montalcino 2006
Vini d'Italia Tre Bicchieri Gambero Rosso
- 2008 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2001
- 2004 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 1997
Vini Buoni d'Italia Corona
- 2014 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2007
- 2006 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 1999
I vini di Veronelli Tre Stelle blu
- 2014 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2007
- 2013 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2006
- 2008 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2001
- 2006 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 1999
Second wine in the Word's Top Hundred of
“Wine Enthusiast”
Brunello di Montalcino 1999
Siena Verde Awards
(Brunello di Montalcino 1980)
“Here is the list of the 10 top producers of Brunello, in order of preference:
n° 1) Eredi FULIGNI,...”
( J. Suckling, "America loves Brunello",
“Wine Spectator” 30-IX-2005)
“The string of highly successful vintages began here (FULIGNI) in 1983 and there has been not a single misstep for over a decade and a half ”
(“The Wine Advocate” 2005-IV-29)
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