Description
2018 Lisini Brunello di Montalcino is a vibrant expression of Sangiovese, aged 42 months in neutral Slovenian oak. The nose offers high notes of cherry, herbs, and dried flowers, while the palate is pure, light, and harmonious with flavors of red fruit, blood orange, and bay leaf. Tannins are firm with a mineral finish. The wine comes from Montalcino’s historic Lisini estate, known for its traditional winemaking methods. 95 points from Decanter.
Reviews
Decanter 95
Lisini s traditional practices are laid bare by the transparency of the 2018 vintage. 45 days of maceration and fermentation on skins infuses complexity and structure, followed by 42 months in old neutral, Slovenian oak. This is a sprung celebration of Sangiovese, full of joy and life. The nose reminiscent of Pinot-like high notes: glassy cherry, herbs and dried flowers. The palate is light, so pure and utterly harmonious: cherrystone, red peach, blood orange, chinotto, bay leaf with salt flecked edges. Tannins present in all the right places, this has a firm minerality and is very memorable. Drink 2024 – 2034. – Greg Sherwood MW. [Decanter, 01/01/2023]
Greg Sherwood 94
Lisini s traditional practices are laid bare by the transparency of the 2018 vintage. 45 days of maceration and fermentation on skins infuses complexity and structure, followed by 42 months in old neutral, Slovenian oak. This is a sprung celebration of Sangiovese, full of joy and life. The nose reminiscent of Pinot-like high notes: glassy cherry, herbs and dried flowers. The palate is light, so pure and utterly harmonious: cherrystone, red peach, blood orange, chinotto, bay leaf with salt flecked edges. Tannins present in all the right places, this has a firm minerality and is very memorable. Drink 2024 – 2034. – Greg Sherwood MW. [Greg Sherwood, 01/01/2023]
JancisRobinson.com 17.5
[Jancis Robinson, 01/01/2023]
Neal Martin 92
[Neal Martin, 01/01/2023]