Val di Suga - Brunello di Montalcino Vigna Del Lago 2019
Price: $110.95
| Producer | Val di Suga |
| Country | Itay |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Subregion | Montalcino |
| Varietal | Sangiovese Grosso |
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Sku | 11222 |
Val di Suga Description
The 2019 vintage will be remembered for its particularly favorable weather conditions, characterized by a mild spring and warm summer without significant heat extremes, accompanied by some rain that enabled the vines a phenology and harvest reminiscent of the fresh 1990s. The wines obtained are particularly fresh and crisp, with great complexity, and possess significant aging potential.
Tasting Notes: Vigna del Lago interprets the traditional inspiration of Brunello di Montalcino wines of the past in a new way, fashioning it with essential winemaking and long aging in large barrels. Already distinctive due to a generally paler color, it stands out for its delicately classic bouquet of floral nuances, spicy overtones of white pepper, fruity notes of fresh cherries and hints of citrus (especially bitter orange, one of the most recurrent descriptors in Sangiovese from the northern sector of Montalcino). But above all, it is the elegant taste texture that recalls its territorial origin: an appealing impact, moderate alcohol level, supple palate, light and fine grained tannins, to enhance the harmonious salty and mineral overtones.
Jeb Dunnuck: 97 Points
Youthful ruby/red, the 2019 Brunello Di Montalcino Vigna Del Lago is gorgeous, with fantastic mineral aromas of crushed stones, pristine ripe red cherries, white pepper, and clove spice. Medium-bodied, it’s mouthwatering from the start, with fine tannins, elegant concentration, and fresh acidity. It is lifted and long on the palate, with a linear feel, and leaves its haunting and sustained mineral presence.
Decanter: 94 Points
A virile wine, the 2019 opens with smoky ash, incense and iron. The well-built palate broods with blackberry and black currants wrapped up in dusty, dry stony earth. Piercing, gravelly tannins spatter the mouth while acidity provides a tangy crunch. Trails off gradually with a rust-like aura.
Wine Spectator: 93 Points
A delicate style, featuring strawberry, cherry, rose and stony mineral aromas and flavors. Offers an underlying salinity, with light, powdery tannins that cling to the gums on the long, loamy finish.
