2019 Podere Giodo Brunello di Montalcino

Sangiovese - 750ML
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REVIEWS

JS 99 JD 98 WA 98 TWI 97 DC 95 WS 95 VN 94
JS 99

jamessuckling.com, August 2023

Aromas of cedar, earth, tree bark, fruit tea, black tea and cherries. Then it turns to fresh and dried flowers. Medium to full body as it grows on the palate with superb fine tannins that run the length of the wine. It’s...
JD 98

jebdunnuck.com, February 2024

(98+ points) Tasted for a second time at the estate, and pouring a dark ruby/red color, the 2019 Brunello Di Montalcino is complex and stunning on opening with continuously unfolding aromas of black raspberries, polished...
WA 98

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, December 2023

(98+ points) When I tasted this wine with its maker, the celebrated enologist Carlo Ferrini, he told me that he put every last drop of love into the 2019 vintage. He believes it is the best wine he has made thus far at...
TWI 97

The Wine Independent, August 2023

Made from 100% Sangiovese, the 2019 Brunello di Montalcino is medium garnet-purple in color. It soars from the glass with classic notions of dried cherries, tobacco leaf, and ripe redcurrants, followed by wafts of wild...
DC 95

Decanter, August 2023

So fragrant, like smelling perfume with such clarity and focus to the aromas; pink roses and fresh and ripe strawberries, such Sangiovese signature. Sharp and thrilling on the palate, lifted strawberry sweetness straight...
WS 95

Wine Spectator, March 2024

An effusive red, with vivid cherry and raspberry fruit that's pure and tangy, courtesy of the vibrant acidity, while mineral and herb accents add depth as this builds on the finish. This is structured too, with...
VN 94

Vinous, November 2024

The 2019 Brunello di Montalcino is hauntingly dark, with a cascade of dried violets, black cherries and cedar shavings complicated by hints of ash. It's velvety in feel yet cool-toned and spry, with radiant red berry...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Red
Varietal Sangiovese
Country Italy
Region Tuscany
Sub-region Brunello di Montalcino
Vintage 2019
Size 750ML
Percent alcohol 14.5%
Closure Cork

The 2019 Podere Giodo Brunello di Montalcino is a standout Sangiovese from Italy’s renowned Tuscany region. This vintage has been widely acclaimed, earning excellent reviews from multiple critics. James Suckling awarded it a remarkable 99 points, describing it as "structured and powerful with great length," highlighting its "incredible" acid and tannin balance. Suckling suggests that while it is currently drinkable, the wine will improve further in three to four years.

Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate, with Monica Larner's review, rated this wine 98+ points, remarking on the "depth and dimension" and noting it as potentially the best vintage from the Giodo estate. Larner praises the wine for its vibrant energy and balance, crediting the meticulous care given to the 19-year-old vines from the La Poderina parcel.

Jeb Dunnuck also rated it 98+ points, emphasizing its "complex and stunning" nature with aromas that continuously unfold. Dunnuck finds the structure "outstanding" and appreciates the wine's "lush tannins and perfectly ripe acidity," forecasting a drinking window from 2025 to 2050.

Decanter gave the wine a score of 95, appreciating its "elegant and refined" character with "great acidity" and a "sleek frame." The Wine Independent awarded it 97 points, praising its "energetic red berry and mineral-inspired flavors."

Wine Spectator and Vinous also provided high scores of 95 and 94, respectively. Wine Spectator noted the wine's "vivid cherry and raspberry fruit" with well-integrated tannins, while Vinous described it as "hauntingly dark" with a "velvety" feel and praised it as a "gorgeous performance."

Overall, the 2019 Podere Giodo Brunello di Montalcino is a highly regarded wine, celebrated for its complexity, balance, and potential for aging.