2020 La Gerla Brunello di Montalcino

$74.99

Wine Advocate, 94 points: In the bottle with the white label, the La Gerla 2020 Brunello di Montalcino is a softly textured expression with dark berry fruit, dried cherry and toasted spice. All the typical Brunello elements are there, yet this vintages manages a softer approach with balance and silky tannins. As the wine opens in the glass, there is a moment of blue flower or iris. This vintage offers pleasure and accessibility.

Jeb Dunnuck, 93+ points: Pouring a deep and youthful red color, the 2020 Brunello Di Montalcino is boisterous and fruity on the nose, with notes of grenadine, candied violets, pine, and hints of blue fruits shining through. Medium to full-bodied, it has good focus through the palate, with mouthwatering freshness in its notes of salty earth, also revealing ripe, angular tannins and good length. A very appealing Brunello with wonderful, refreshing structure, it may be even better than I'm giving credit it for from this early tasting. It's going to drink well over the coming 12-15 years.

Wine Spectator, 93 points: This crisp red displays cherry, strawberry, iron and leafy, vegetal notes. Tightens up with solid yet refined tannins on the finish. With a few minutes of air, this comes together nicely, echoing the fruit on the finish, with a light dusting of tannins. Drink now through 2042.

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