2019 Brunello di Montalcino Vigna Spuntali
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Deep ruby/magenta in color, the 2019 Brunello Di Montalcino Vigna Spuntali leads with deep aromas of layered graphite, blackberry, pure black plum, anise, dark herbs, and peppery lifted spice. It's full-bodied but very well-balanced and not heavy, with refined tannins, a sanguine iron note on the palate, an even feel, and a brooding nature, but again, it retains very nice acidity and saltiness. This attractive wine is starting to show off its pedigree and depth, and it's going to go the long haul. Drink over the coming 15-20 years.
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Jeb Dunnuck
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This is not a Riserva, but it acts like one because it is held back for an extra year of aging. The Val di Suga 2019 Brunello di Montalcino Vigna Spuntali is a very rich wine with dark fruit and nutty aromas of Thai peanut sauce, praline and walnut husk. The finish has a dry side, which gives the wine a more accessible overall personality, but it also shows a hint of soft cherry that breaks up the austerity you get on the finish. Only 9,000 bottles were created.