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.