2018 Scopetone, Brunello di Montalcino

Tuscany,Italy,

£54.98

Bottle size: 75cl,
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  • GS-94
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This is one of Montalcino’s hidden treasures. Unknown to many, Ferruccio Biondi – credited with “inventing” Brunello – planted his first Sangiovese on the best location he could find in the region. That was not the now-famous Tenuta Greppo estate, however, but rather the Scarnacuoia cru – where we find Podere Scopetone’s vines today. This tiny, hallowed site, replanted in 1978, gives a taste of the region’s origins. Its soils are some of the area’s oldest due to the exfoliating exposure of this

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Description

CELLAR INFORMATION Three years in large 33hl oak botti, followed by 12 months in cement, allow the wine to relax and smooth. The results are bright, open and composed: peaches and glossy red berries with the bite of pomegranate. The tannins are softer and cleansing than many vintages, while the finish is extended by floral high notes and a minty mineral tang.

Drink 2023 – 2038

VINEYARD INFORMATION This comes from Brunello’s original Scarnacuoia vineyards, which are some of the coolest in the region. Yields were lower in 2018, the colour lighter and alcohol lower, yet there is still focus in this wine The old vines give this Brunello an enchanting nose: cinotto, blue fruits, mineral details and smoky depth.

Additional information

Wine Type

Red
Country

Italy
Region

Tuscany
Subregion

Brunello di Montalcino
Vintage

2018
Brand

Scopetone
Cultivar

Sangiovese
Appellation

Brunello di Montalcino
Bottle Size

75cl
Pack Size

1x75cl
Pack Type

Loose Bottles
Duty Status

Duty Paid
Availability

Immediate
Rating Agencies

Decanter, Greg Sherwood, JancisRobinson.com, Vinous

Reviews

Decanter 91

From Scopetone s original vineyards, this is a sleeping beauty. It s matured in large oak casks for three years, followed by 12 months in cement, allowing the tannins to smooth out. The results are astonishing: the wine is composed and feels glossy but has a lightness of touch. It combines the very best of Sangiovese: power, purity and perfume. Drink 2026-2038+.- Greg Sherwood MW. [Decanter, 01/01/2023]

JancisRobinson.com 80

[Jancis Robinson, 01/01/2023]

Greg Sherwood 94

From Scopetone s original vineyards, this is a sleeping beauty. It s matured in large oak casks for three years, followed by 12 months in cement, allowing the tannins to smooth out. The results are astonishing: the wine is composed and feels glossy but has a lightness of touch. It combines the very best of Sangiovese: power, purity and perfume. Drink 2026-2038+.- Greg Sherwood MW. [Greg Sherwood, 01/01/2023]

Vinous 88

The 2018 Brunello di Montalcino is dark and woodsy in the glass, with wild herbal tones, crushed rocks and plums forming its bouquet. This is round in feel, showing its minerality up front, as brisk acidity helps to enliven the tart wild berry fruits within. The 2018 finishes with medium length and savory, leaving edgy tannins to tug at the cheeks. [Eric Guido, 15/12/2022]

Anticipated maturity: 2025-2031

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