Description

Tenute Silvio Nardi 2018 Brunello di Montalcino
100% Sangiovese | Alc: 14.0%
Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy

Winemaker’s notes:
Tenute Silvio Nardi 2018 Brunello di Montalcino has a quite intense ruby red color with garnet highlights. Intense and complex aromas at the nose, rich in ripe fruits, spices and toasted notes. Smooth and bodied at the palate, with great persistence, elegant and wide concentration. Tannins are dense and velvety.
Pairs well with meat, seasoned cheese, and game.

Critical Acclaim:
“The 2018 Brunello Di Montalcino is a powerful red with fleshy aromas of red plum, sweet balsamic, leather, and shitake. Full-bodied on the palate, with notes of meaty black cherry, dark soil, and tea leaf as well as gripping tannins, this robust and firmly structured wine needs to be cellared for at least a couple of years. Drink 2025-2035.” 93 Pts – Jeb Dunnuck

“I like the transparent savoriness here, with aromas of currants, dried cherries, chocolate, dried flowers and bark. Medium-bodied, with gently chewy tannins and a fine, fresh and elegant finish. Drink or hold.” 93 Pts – James Suckling

“Packaged with the burgundy-colored label, the Tenute Silvio Nardi 2018 Brunello di Montalcino reveals a darkly saturated, almost inky appearance with black ruby highlights. The bouquet is laced with dark cherry fruit and blackberry preserves, and there is juice and energy inside, which is very nice. A second wave of spice and mild tobacco adds to the wine’s volume and intensity. I do feel the oak tannins.” 91 Pts – Wine Advocate

“Shows depth and an opulent texture enveloping black cherry, plum, earth and soy flavors, with the foundation of dusty tannins leaving an astringent feel on the finish — so think hearty foods and protein. Best from 2026 through 2045.” 91 Pts – Wine Spectator

Winery

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