| Producer | Fattoria dei Barbi |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Subregion | Brunello di Montalcino DOCG |
| Varietal | Sangiovese |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Sku | U1008740 |
| Size | 750ml |
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Packaged with its dark blue label, the 2018 Brunello di Montalcino displays a very specific character that I always recognize in this wine. The house style is a callout to local winemaking tradition in which there is a slightly wild side to the cherry fruit and forest floor aromas. The oak spice is smoothly integrated into the medium-weight texture, and there is earthy spice and root at the back. The wine closes with freshness, bitter plum, and rusty metal. —M.L.
Though vibrant and packed with intense raspberry, cherry, hibiscus, and earth flavors, this red is also solidly built, with dense tannins leaving a strong grip on the long, crisp finish. This has plenty to like; just be patient. Best from 2026 through 2045. —B.S.
This has an intense nose of incense, toasted walnuts, mocha, maraschino cherries, and some menthol. Full-bodied yet remains agile with firm, gently chewy tannins and bright acidity. Try in 2025.
