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Fornacina 2007 Sangiovese Grosso (Brunello di Montalcino)
- Cellar Selection
- $64
This Brunello offers bright aromas with lively cherry, cola, humus, dark spice and pipe tobacco, as well as savory tones of beef bresaola and even a touch of white peppercorn. Impressive complexity. Elegant and streamlined on the close.
— M.L.
(5/1/2012)
Fornacina 2006 Riserva Sangiovese Grosso (Brunello di Montalcino)
- Cellar Selection
- Online Exclusive
- $92
Opens with dark concentration and extra flesh and density in terms of texture. There’s an extra padding of softness that helps buffer the vintage’s high acidity and natural firmness. Not ready to drink for another 10 years at least.
— M.L.
(5/1/2012)
Fornacina 2006 Sangiovese Grosso (Brunello di Montalcino)
- $55
Here’s a very palatable and plush Brunello with opulent aromas of red fruit, cherry, plum, mesquite, cola and smoky graphite notes. Pair it with steak in wild mushroom cream sauce.
— M.L.
(4/1/2011)
Fornacina 2001 Sangiovese (Brunello di Montalcino)
- $60
A special, gentle wine with caressing persistence, campfire toastiness, black forest berries and a creamy, velvety mouthfeel. Tannins flare up on the rear but leave drying elegance on the close. Imported by Villa Italia.
— W.E.
(4/1/2006)
Fornacina 2005 Sangiovese Grosso (Brunello di Montalcino)
- $55
Vintner Simone Biliorsi has crafted an opulent expression of Brunello with sweet aromas of cherry, vanilla and spice. There’s a pretty, smoothing quality to this wine that is underscored by the silky quality of the tannins and the long persistency of flavors.
— M.L.
(10/1/2010)
Fornacina 2004 Riserva Sangiovese Grosso (Brunello di Montalcino)
- $66
Here’s a smooth and bright Brunello Riserva with beautiful fruit tones followed by delicate notes of spice and black mineral. Pair this wine with pheasant with wild rice.
— M.L.
(10/1/2010)
Fornacina 2004 Sangiovese Grosso (Brunello di Montalcino)
- $56
Lighter and more compact in appearance, this classy Brunello from Fornacina offers lively tones of Spanish cedar, spice, black fruit, prunes and earthy tones. The mouthfeel is tonic and tight and sour cherry flavors ride over firm tannins.
— M.L.
(6/1/2009)
Fornacina 2008 Sangiovese Grosso (Rosso di Montalcino)
- Online Exclusive
- $24
This is a light and loosely fragrant Rosso with tones of raspberry, cherry and blueberry. It’s easygoing and simple in style with fresh acidity on the close.
— M.L.
(10/1/2010)
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