2017 Brunello di Montalcino DOCG | Giodo

"Carlo Ferrini's Giodo 2017 Brunello di Montalcino is plush and softly layered, and the wine has plenty of fiber and cherry to absorb the power that comes naturally to this vintage. This is Carlo's seventh leaf (or vintage) of Brunello from his family-run estate, and it's nice to reflect on the consistency of style and quality achieved since this new venture emerged. Giodo has the advantage of coming onto the scene when international regard and understanding for Brunello was highest (think back to the excellent 2010 vintage). Carlo has not disappointed. He brings us a modern, forward-thinking wine that is rooted in local Tuscan winemaking tradition (just think, one of his first stints was at Soldera Case Basse years ago). This vintage brings home that signature Giodo personality with black cherry, dark fruit and elegant earthy end notes. At about 18-years-old now, his vines are entering an interesting chapter of their lifespan, and we can expect more great results from this estate. Production for this wine is 12,000 bottles." Monica Larner für Robert Parker

"A solid and powerful red with plums, orange peel and hints of dust. Lots of flowers. Full body. Chewy tannins. Round and intense. Rich and intense, as expected in the year, but remains fresh. Try after 2022." James Suckling

"Glänzendes Rubin-Granat. Eröffnet mit leichten Noten nach Lakritze und Sandelholz, dann satt nach Brombeere und Zwetschgen. Am Gaumen vielschichtig und salzig, viel saftige Frucht, viel griffiges Tannin." Falstaff

"Leicht erdiger und tabakiger Duft nach roten und schwarzen Beeren mit nussigen Anklängen, getrocknet-vegetabilen bis kräuterigen Nuancen, zart ätherischer Würze, Asche und einem Hauch Teer. Geradlinige, straffe, eher herbe, fast kühle, mit Luft zunehmend saftige Frucht mit nussigen Aromen und einer Spur Kräutern, leicht rauchig am Gaumen, angedeutet geröstet-nussige Holznoten, feines Tannin, gute Nachhaltigkeit, pfeffrige Nuancen und getrocknete mediterrane Kräuter im Hintergrund, Orangenzesten, auch eine Spur Rosenblüten, hat animierende Frische und Biss, gute Tiefe, sehr guter, fester Abgang mit präzisem, wieder erstaunlich kühl wirkendem Saft. Erstklassig." Wein-Plus