Rating 94 2023 Top 50  
Style Red
Variety
Vintage 2018
Appellation
Tuscany
Italy
ABV 14.5%
Price $80.00  Buy This Wine
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Review Updated 2023-11-17

Perfect For

Long-Term Aging, Steak Dinner, Treat Yo'self

Drink If You Like

Aglianico, Cabernet Sauvignon , Sangiovese

Cortonesi La Mannella Brunello di Montalcino 2018 Review

Since the '70s the Cortonesi family has been managing 138 acres of land in Italy's historic Montalcino region, including 19 acres dedicated to producing the world-class Brunello clone of Sangiovese. The family's decades of experience and the estate's distinct terroir come through in this elegant wine. The beauty of this bottle is in its expressiveness. It takes some time to open up, but when it does, the nose brings aromas of red fruit, herbs, and spices. The palate has Brunello's signature intensity, with dark fruit, grippy tannins, and a striking acidity. This wine can continue to age beautifully for decades, but can also enjoyable now with some decanting.

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Cortonesi La Mannella Brunello di Montalcino 2018
Since the '70s the Cortonesi family has been managing 138 acres of land in Italy's historic Montalcino region, including 19 acres dedicated to producing the world-class Brunello clone of Sangiovese. The family's decades of experience and the estate's distinct terroir come through in this elegant wine. The beauty of this bottle is in its expressiveness. It takes some time to open up, but when it does, the nose brings aromas of red fruit, herbs, and spices. The palate has Brunello's signature intensity, with dark fruit, grippy tannins, and a striking acidity. This wine can continue to age beautifully for decades, but can also enjoyable now with some decanting.

Reviewed On: 11-13-2023
94
POINTS
Cortonesi La Mannella Brunello di Montalcino 2018
Since the '70s the Cortonesi family has been managing 138 acres of land in Italy's historic Montalcino region, including 19 acres dedicated to producing the world-class Brunello clone of Sangiovese. The family's decades of experience and the estate's distinct terroir come through in this elegant wine. The beauty of this bottle is in its expressiveness. It takes some time to open up, but when it does, the nose brings aromas of red fruit, herbs, and spices. The palate has Brunello's signature intensity, with dark fruit, grippy tannins, and a striking acidity. This wine can continue to age beautifully for decades, but can also enjoyable now with some decanting.

Reviewed On: 11-13-2023