2019 | Val di Suga Vigna Spuntali | Brunello di Montalcino Old World #9 - Wine Spectator Top

#9 - Wine Spectator Top 100 of 2025

neutral oak barrels for 12 months before bottling

chalky tannins at the moment

strawberry and mineral

2019 | Val di Suga Vigna Spuntali | Brunello di Montalcino Old World #9 - Wine Spectator TopDeep ruby magenta in color, the 2019 Brunello Di Montalcino Vigna Spuntali leads with deep aromas of layered graphite, blackberry, pure black plum, anise, dark herbs, and peppery lifted spice. It's full bodied but very well balanced and not heavy, with refined tannins, a sanguine iron note on the palate, an even feel, and a brooding nature, but again, it retains very nice acidity and saltiness. This attractive wine is starting to show off its pedigree