Drink Window: 2027-2042
98+ Points Luca Gardini
Great complexity and great temperament for one of the top points of zonation work in Montalcino. Notes of red plum on the nose, touches of rosemary, then clementine zest. Salty taste, mentholated return and notes of plum. Great persistence.
96 Points James SucklingBlack-cherry, ash, bark and dried dark-mushroom aromas follow through to a medium to full body with a solid sense of tannin and acidity. Polished and focused. Needs time to soften a bit, but shows fascinating oyster-shell and iodine undertones. Best in three or four years.
95 Points Kerin O'KeefeAromas of blue flower, mature plum and exotic brown spice mingle with earthy scents of new leather and Mediterranean scrub on the compelling 2019 Poggio alle Mura. Full-bodied and intense, the palate delivers juicy Morello cherry, licorice and tobacco framed in tightly-knit, fine-grained tannins. It’s well balanced, with fresh acidity. Drink: 2028–2039.
94 Points Wine SpectatorFull of bright cherry and raspberry flavors, this round red delivers a lot of immediate appeal, yet also boasts a solid layer of supportive tannins. Wild herb, iron and tobacco accents chime in on the extended finish, showing terrific balance and finesse. Best from 2027 through 2042.
94 Points Wine EnthusiastThe nose balances sweet yet crisp aromas of vanilla, bing cherry and black cherry with savory, earthy notes of topsoil, tobacco leaf and anise. That balance continues on the palate, although a tarter fruit element, an emergent herbaceousness and chalky, textured tannins make for an intriguing complexity.
