Armilla Brunello di Montalcino 2015 | 750 ml.

JS94 JamesSuckling.com Sunday, September 20, 2020

"This has a beautiful, burnt, lightly mossy character to it, reminiscent of caramelized oranges and billiard table. Behind that are the Brunello hallmarks — glazed cherries and dried red plums. The ripe citrus and red fruit is deeply set on the full-bodied palate, anchored to layers of grippy tannins that keep this savory and mouthwatering through the medium-long finish. Drink from 2024." (94 pts.)

SP94 Wine Spectator Jun 30, 2020

"A lush, mouthfilling style, featuring cherry, strawberry and rose flavors, accented by balsamic notes of juniper, rosemary and thyme. Dense tannins gird the finish, yet this feels balanced overall and built to age. Best from 2023 through 2040. 75 cases made." (94 pts.)

WE96 Wine Enthusiast 5/1/2020

"From one of Montalcino’s under-the-radar gems, this is a fantastic effort for the hot vintage, opening with classic varietal aromas of underbrush, leather, wild berry and a balsamic whiff of camphor. Smooth, full bodied and enveloping, the delicious palate combines finesse, great fruit and balance, doling out crushed raspberry, cherry compote, licorice and baking spice. It’s already almost accessible but offers years of drinking pleasure. Drink 2021–2030." (96 pts.)

RP93 Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate 31st Jan 2020

"The Armilla 2015 Brunello di Montalcino shows a ripe and fruit-forward bouquet. This wine makes you aware of the sunny and warm conditions of the vintage, thanks to its soft layers and rich fruit tones of dried cherry and plum. However, in classic Brunello fashion, the wine also offers medicinal, earthy and spicy notes that add to the complexity and general depth of the finished product. You get the sophistication of Brunello with the good cheer and exuberance of the vintage. The tannins show a firm bite that holds the mouthfeel tightly together. Fruit comes from a two-hectare property positioned some 300 meters above sea level with calcareous, siliceous and arenaceous soils that are rich in mineral content. The soils are embedded with layers of sand for easy water drainage. Armilla corked some 9,000 bottles of this wine in June 2019, and it hit the market in January 2020." (93 pts.)