100 point og årets italienske vin – i magnum.
Fulignis Brunello di Montalcino 2021 er en årgang, der fortjener opmærksomhed. 100 point fra Falstaff, 99 point fra James Suckling og førstepladsen på Sucklings Top 100 Wines of Italy 2026 fortæller om en vin på usædvanligt højt niveau. I glasset er det kombinationen af intensitet, friskhed og fint formede tanniner, der gør indtryk.
Vinen er lavet på 100 % Sangiovese fra Fulignis egne marker i Montalcino. Ejendommens vigtigste vinmarker ligger omkring I Cottimelli på den nordøstlige side af byen, 380–450 meter over havet. Her holder familien fast i en klassisk Brunello-stil med vægt på elegance og evnen til at lagre. Årgang 2021 har en dragende, blomstrende duft og en koncentreret frugt, som bæres af levende syre. Tanninerne giver struktur og dybde, men er samtidig bemærkelsesværdigt raffinerede. Tre års lagring på egetræsfade giver vinen tid til at samle sig, mens frugten bevarer sin tydelige karakter. Det er en Brunello, man gerne deler med andre vinelskere. Magnumflaskens 150 cl giver god anledning til at samle selskabet om en vin, der både imponerer ved første glas og holder interessen fanget gennem middagen.
Mad til vinen
Servér den til bistecca alla fiorentina, lammekrone med rosmarin eller pappardelle med vildsvineragout. Den passer også til en fyldig svamperet eller lagret pecorino, hvor vinens friskhed og tanniner får noget at arbejde med.
Falstaff - 100
A brilliant, vibrant ruby red with a slight garnet sheen. An open and approachable nose delights with notes of blood oranges, juicy cherries, and a hint of saffron. Pronounced, gripping tannins with many layers, juicy fruit on the palate, and a wonderfully smooth drinking experience—you won’t want to stop drinking it. A classic.
James Suckling - 99
#1 ITALIAN WINE OF THE YEAR 2026. 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, but best after 2027.
Kerin O'Keefe - 98
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.
Robert Parker - 96
The Fuligni 2021 Brunello di Montalcino is an elegant expression with layers of dark fruit and blackcurrant that give way to pressed rose, grilled herb and petrichor, recalling rocks bathed in hot sunlight. The wine is chiseled and refined, owing to the classic nature of the vintage and the restrained, non-extractive house style that distinguishes Fuligni, a historic estate based just outside the village of Montalcino on higher-elevation sites. The wine shows precision with fine tannic tension and a linear, poised finish, making it an ideal match for traditional Tuscan dishes such as pappardelle al cinghiale or grilled lamb with rosemary. The wine ages for three years in Slavonian oak casks and tonneaux, resulting in a production of 30,000 bottles.
Jeb Dunnuck - 96
Displaying a jeweled ruby hue, the 2021 Brunello Di Montalcino is refreshing and complete, with ripe red cherries, orange peel, dusty earth, potpourri, cocoa, and bright spice on the nose, along with hints of floral incense and delicate smoky earth. The palate is medium to full-bodied and energetic, with refined, angular tannins, zesty lift, and balanced length that keeps it classic and vibrant. I love this vintage for Fuligni, and it should continue to improve with time. Drink 2026-2040.
Decanter - 95
Fragrant notes of red fruits, flowers and citrus announce an elegant, admirably balanced silhouette with authoritative stature. The wine's textural compactness, measured personality and stylistic consistency are convincing. This noble family has cultivated vines in Montalcino for over 100 years. The 15 hectares of vineyards, mainly around the estate’s centre to the east of Montalcino, are 380-450 metres above sea level.
Vinous - 95
The 2021 Brunello di Montalcino mixes crushed violets and roses with nuances of sour citrus and wild berries to form its alluring bouquet. A model of purity, it is surprisingly lifted yet silken in feel, with pretty red berry fruits swirling across a tactile mineral core. Sweet tannins and a staining of primary concentration remain, finishing long and balanced with a pleasantly chewy sensation that lingers. While already appealing, the 2021 will require cellaring to soften the blow.
| Årgang | 2021 |
| Vintype | Rødvin |
| Land | Italien |
| Område | Toscana |
| Kommune | Montalcino |
| Producent | Eredi Fuligni |
| Alkoholprocent | 15% |
| Indhold | 1.5cl |
| Produktionsmetode | Konventionel |
| Faktablad | Hent faktablad |
| Varenr. | 73197 |
