Giodo Brunello di Montalcino 2016

Carlo Ferrini is the mastermind behind so many great Italian projects, but his project, Giodo, is catching fire around the globe now. When a near-perfect vintage like 2016 collides with the winemaking genius of Mr. Ferrini, be prepared for magic...and that is what you have here! Bottled Montalcino magic!

100 Points - James Suckling

Seamless is a great way to describe this red wine with intense aromas of plums, cherries, walnut, and sandalwood. Some lightly toasted oak, roses, and lavender as well. Aromatic. The palate is fully polished with super fine tannins that go on for minutes and spread across your palate. A great wine, following the perfect 100-point 2015. Better to start drinking this after 2023.

98 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

Delicate forest berry fruits open to spice, forest floor, and balsam herbs. The wine presents a pretty wave of freshness, followed by firm tannins and enough fruity texture to smooth over the palate. This is a career-defining wine for this proud Sangiovesista. Production is 10,000 bottles.