2019 La Gerla - Riserva gli Angeli - Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

Decanter.com – 91 pts – MM: *In the area of Canalicchio, Vigna Gli Angeli was planted in 1985. The Riserva is a selection of the best bunches from the highest stretch of the vineyard. This 2018 saw the wine’s typical long ageing in 50 hectolitre Slavonian oak casks. Evolved in aromas, it leads with preserved strawberry, vanilla-steeped prune and dried tobacco. The palate is fresher and brighter than the nose suggests, sporting red berries accented by sweet herbs. Bright in acidity, with a tightness of tannins to match. Nevertheless, this feels ready.* - 11/2023

WeinWisser – 18/20 pts - GL: *Dichtes, ernsthaftes, fein gezeichnetes Bouquet. Saftiger Gaumen, intensiv, poliertes Tannin, geschmeidig, sehr stylisch, in sich stimmige Riserva, geschliffen, Kirsche, florale Noten.* - 01/2024

JancisRobinson.com – 17/20pts – WS: *Mid to deep ruby with narrow bricky rim. Subdued brooding nose with exotic spice hints. Juicy, lively, cherry and damson palate with grainy, fine tannins. Lots of fresh acidity on the finish and with coating tannins. Seems a little lightweight, but definitely has length. Wired, fresh finish.* - 10/2023

Vinous.com – 93 pts – EG: *The 2018 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Gli Angeli is dark and rich with a bouquet of plum sauce, Baker's chocolate and sweet sage. This is seamlessly silky in feel with a plush wave of ripe red and darker black fruits that swirl over a core of saline minerals and exotic spice. Hints of spiced orange add a pleasant tension as a bitter bite of tannins resonates. The 2018 tapers off long yet only lightly structured.* - 11/2023