The 2015 Podere Giodo Brunello di Montalcino is a distinguished Sangiovese from Tuscany, Italy. Produced by Podere Giodo, this red wine embodies the essence of the Brunello di Montalcino sub-region. With an alcohol content of 14.0% and sealed with a cork closure, this wine has captured the attention of several prominent reviewers.

James Suckling awarded this wine a perfect score of 100, describing it as “a splendid Brunello, showing extraordinary purity of Sangiovese character.” He highlights its “cherry and floral aromas and flavors” and praises the wine's full-bodied nature with “incredibly integrated tannins.” Suckling adds that it has “great depth and agility,” likening the drinking experience to a “magic carpet,” but advises that it needs three to four years to fully come around (jamessuckling.com, 9/23/2020).

Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate also gave a high score of 97+, with reviewer ML calling the 2015 Brunello di Montalcino “a real stunner.” They note its “tight, finely knit texture” and its ability to maintain balance between the bouquet and mouthfeel. The review mentions aromas of “blue flowers, wild berry, camphor ash and delicate spice,” and a closing note of “sweet cherry” (Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate, 1/31/2020).

Decanter bestowed a score of 93, emphasizing the wine's elegant style. The review details how owner Carlo Ferrini started picking grapes in early September to preserve acidity. It describes the wine as revealing “sun-drenched cherry, Mediterranean flowers and herbs” with “cooler earthy forest notes.” The palate features “ripe fruit and soft mouth-caressing tannins,” with an “underlying tanginess” that keeps it buoyant (Decanter, 2/22/2020).

Wine Spectator awarded a score of 92, noting flavors of “cherry, strawberry, tobacco, and iron” with “new oak imparting vanilla and toasty spice accents.” The review calls the wine “elegant overall,” with “bright acidity and refined tannins,” and suggests it will be at its best from 2023 through 2038 (Wine Spectator, 6/30/2020).

Overall, the 2015 Podere Giodo Brunello di Montalcino is a well-crafted Sangiovese that has received high praise for its balance, depth, and aging potential.