Reviews
November 21, 2024 93 Points The Wine Advocate
The Castiglion del Bosco 2020 Brunello di Montalcino is a softly enriched and contemporary interpretation of Sangiovese in which ripeness and oak aging play big roles in shaping the final product. The wine is plush and soft and definitely feels like it is geared to an international palate that is less interested in the acidic sharpness and rigidity of traditional Brunello. Blackberry and dried cherry cede to cured tobacco and barbecue ash. The finish is on the dry side. This is an ample 100,000-bottle release.
November 21, 2024 94 Points The Wine Advocate
In a heavy glass bottle, the Castiglion del Bosco 2019 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Millecento 1100 is a bold, determined and richly concentrated expression, as you might expect judging a book by its cover. I always find that the 2019 vintage delivers heavier fruit weight, and that definitely seems to be the case here. Blackberry fruit is surrounded by sweet tobacco, brandied plum and barbecue pit. If you go bold, go bold with this wine. 20,000 bottles were released.
November 18, 2024 94 Points JamesSuckling.com
Unique, expressive and pure on the nose, with acacia, minerals and iodine. Bright and taut on the palate, with a subtle twist that goes through to the finish. Such an outstanding, gastronomic albarino. 10,000 bottles made. Drink now.
November 18, 2024 96 Points JamesSuckling.com
It’s a joy to taste and drink this Rias Baixas, which shows ripe pineapple, quince, cream, meringue, apricots, seashells and minerals. Substantially full but paradoxically light as well, thanks to its bright acidity. Long, creamy and taut, with a lightly saline ending. A vinous albarino to drink or hold.
November 15, 2024 90 Points Wine Spectator
Flinty gun smoke blows off to reveal delicate notes of peach and lime blossoms, with a briny, savory character. Subtle leesy, toasty hints detail the suave palate, making this more savory than fruit-driven. Elegant, with nice length. Sémillon and Rolle. Drink now through 2028.