2010 Val di Suga Brunello di Montalcino

Sangiovese Grosso - 750ML
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REVIEWS

WA 93 JS 92
WA 93

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, February 2015

Val di Suga's 2010 Brunello di Montalcino is a full-bodied expression with opulent tones of dark fruit, spice, leather, tobacco and licorice. Much of the intensity comes from oak use with pretty layers of cinnamon and...
JS 92

jamessuckling.com, January 2015

A red that builds slowly on the palate delivering subtle and dense fruit and silky tannins. Lots of citrus and berry character. Needs time to come together and soften. Better in 2017.

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type
Red
Varietal
Sangiovese Grosso
Country
Italy
Region
Tuscany
Sub-region
Brunello di Montalcino
Vintage
2010
Size
750ML

The 2010 Val di Suga Brunello di Montalcino is a notable vintage from Tuscany, crafted from Sangiovese Grosso grapes. This Italian red wine has garnered attention for its complex character and robust flavor profile. James Suckling, a well-regarded wine critic, awards it a score of 92, noting that it "builds slowly on the palate" with "subtle and dense fruit" complemented by "silky tannins." According to Suckling, the wine displays "lots of citrus and berry character" but advises patience, suggesting it will improve if given time to mature, recommending consumption in 2017.

Adding to the accolades, Monica Larner from Robert Parker's Wine Advocate gives this wine an impressive score of 93. Larner highlights its "full-bodied expression" with "opulent tones of dark fruit, spice, leather, tobacco, and licorice." The oak aging process contributes "pretty layers of cinnamon and nutmeg," enhancing the wine's overall concentration and density. Larner emphasizes the wine's "smooth and velvety" texture, which lingers on the palate, delivering "generous fruit flavors" that impart "weight and importance to the finish." She praises the wine's "plush and modern style," suggesting it may be "the best base Brunello ever made by Val di Suga."

Overall, the 2010 Val di Suga Brunello di Montalcino stands out as a well-crafted wine, blending traditional Sangiovese qualities with modern winemaking techniques. Its nuanced flavors and potential for aging make it a notable choice for enthusiasts of Italian reds. Both Suckling and Larner's reviews underscore its excellence, making it a noteworthy addition to any collection.