JAMES SUCKLING 99 POINTS - So perfumed and seductive on the nose, with black cherries, minerals and rose petals that follow through to a medium body with ultra-fine tannins. Its finesse and vision tell you why Brunello is great. Long, vivid and beautifully balanced. Already a joy to taste."
KERIN O'KEEFE 98 POINTS - Lavender, eucalyptus, dark spice, new leather and juniper berry aromas shape the beautiful nose on the 2021 Fuligni Brunello. All about class and finesse, the palate boasts great intensity, delivering ripe Marasca cherry, blood orange, star anise and rosemary alongside vibrant acidity. Taut, refined tannins lend support. While incredibly tempting, this is still young so give it time to reach its full potential." ©kerinokeefe.com"
Fuligni was founded in 1923, and is today run by Maria Flora Fuligni, who comes from a noble Venetian family (the wine labels carry the symbol of the lion of St. Mark, the patron saint of Venice) that relocated to Montalcino long ago. You might consider their Brunello to stylistically straddle the traditional and modern sides, including the use of some French Allier oak (albeit large barrels) along with their traditional Slavonian oak vats. They are beautifully polished, while maintaining enough freshness and aromatic qualities to still say there is finesse amongst their power.
KERIN O'KEEFE 98 POINTS - Lavender, eucalyptus, dark spice, new leather and juniper berry aromas shape the beautiful nose on the 2021 Fuligni Brunello. All about class and finesse, the palate boasts great intensity, delivering ripe Marasca cherry, blood orange, star anise and rosemary alongside vibrant acidity. Taut, refined tannins lend support. While incredibly tempting, this is still young so give it time to reach its full potential." ©kerinokeefe.com"
Fuligni was founded in 1923, and is today run by Maria Flora Fuligni, who comes from a noble Venetian family (the wine labels carry the symbol of the lion of St. Mark, the patron saint of Venice) that relocated to Montalcino long ago. You might consider their Brunello to stylistically straddle the traditional and modern sides, including the use of some French Allier oak (albeit large barrels) along with their traditional Slavonian oak vats. They are beautifully polished, while maintaining enough freshness and aromatic qualities to still say there is finesse amongst their power.
