Lisini

The sophisticated Rosso San Biagio combines sour cherry, peppery herbs, leather and dark earth tones to create a tasty and wonderfully inviting entry. The textures are soft, but the fruit is ripe and fleshy, with notes of sour citrus and juicy acids that maintain freshness while keeping the energy high. This wine is dangerously delicious and finishes long with hints of blackberry and spice. SUPERIORE.DE

"Sparkling ruby-violet with a slightly brightening rim. Very clear and intense nose with lots of rich blackberry fruit and dark currants, some bay leaves. Round and polished on the palate, fruit well brought out on the attack, then shows some harsh tannin, slightly drying." Falstaff

Lisini's Rosso di Montalcino smells of violets, lavender and cinnamon-dusted cherries. This flows effortlessly across the palate with polished ripe red fruits and sweet inner spices. There is nothing out of place in this silky beauty. The lightly textured and characterful final is balanced by zesty acidity and shows nuances of red candy mixed with worn leather and a pleasant inner sweetness that lingers. Juicy and flavoursome character with well-dosed tannins and lively acidity. A wine for every day, but with great class. SUPERIORE.DE

Lisini's vineyards are located between Sant'Angelo in Colle and Castelnuovo dell'Abate, on the inner edge of the Sesta area, and are cleaned by the constant breeze from the Tuscan coast. The stony soils, with a significant amount of limestone, and the altitude of over 300 metres help to maintain the freshness of the wines. The 2018 is wonderfully fragrant, almost exotic. Plump red fruits and sweet summer herbs fill the mouth, but instead of being heavy, it is balanced and transparent. The powdery tannins are fine and lead to a long, maritime finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"Deep, shiny ruby red with orange reflections. Very closed and backward on the nose. Cherry on the palate with a slight hint of dried fruit, but much more convincing than it sounds. Long yet restrained on the finish, with fine-grained tannins that only reveal their complex depth at the very end. Skilfully made, with more to come." Jancis Robinson

"Warm aromas of red berries and blossoms open the round; elegant attack, but also with character, melting and good length. Pleases with its elegant yet powerful texture." Vinum

"Very classic Sangiovese nose, dark cherries, sour cherry (Marasca), fine wood, very classic style also on the palate, immensely juicy with fine spice as well as salty hints, compact but by no means rustic, rather balanced and with a lot of structure. Compact juiciness. Wonderful presence, noble elegance, fantastically integrated acidity and tannins. Nice piquancy. Stony-firm style. Long-lasting." Weinwisser

"Like a child in a sweet shop, it is a pleasure to take in the aromas of candy, medicinal cherries, blueberry compote and liquorice of the 2018 Brunello di Montalcino. While silky and elegant, the 2018 Brunello di Montalcino is also racy and full of character, as the red and black berries are complemented by notes of cinnamon, clove and a bitter hint of cocoa. The 2018 finishes powerful and long, but only lightly structured, which speaks to some ageing, but also to the fact that it shows off all its skills. Almost a minute passes, and nuances of violet pastilles and red sweets still linger." Vinous

"Strawberry liqueur with herbal notes on the nose. Juicy and refreshing, modern in style but promising for the years to come." Decanter

"The 2018 Brunello di Montalcino is a wine of medium volume and intensity with dark fruits, ripe cherries, black plums, spices and sweet floral earth. This theme of sweetness continues on the soft, lightly textured palate. The wine is drinkable in the short to medium term; the tannins are round and ready, and it finishes with bright acidity." Wine Advocate

"Rich and deep, with base notes of plum and loamy earth balancing the cherry, hibiscus and eucalyptus flavours. Dense, with muscular tannins and lively acidity supporting it. The long aftertaste is reminiscent of earth and Mediterranean bush." Wine Spectator

"Dark shining ruby red. Fragrant, inviting nose of ripe wild berries, candle wax, fine spicy tones and some liquorice. On the palate with pithy tannin that nicely coats the clear fruit, balanced and elegant." Falstaff

"Sant'Angelo in Colle, a wine of excellent juiciness that expresses well the great craftsmanship of Lisini. Notes of dogwood, then quinotto and juniper. The palate has juicy tannins, lovely citrus-officin nuances and fruity return." Luca Gardini

Ugolaia is a 1.7-hectare, south-west-facing plot with a view of the sea, where the temperature fluctuations between day and night are considerable. The estate's oldest vines grow here on red iron soil.

Lively, full red colour. Cool notes of watercress and mint complement fresh red cherries and crunchy chocolate-covered redcurrants. Rich, subtly sweet and very supple on the palate, with a juicy brightness that highlights the excellent cut and clarity of its red fruit and floral flavours. The characterful finish is refreshing with its lingering violet flavour. Very polished and velvety at the same time, a great wine every year. SUPERIORE.DE

"Powerful berry nose, spiced up with notes of pepper and leather; the attack is compact, the tannins robust, the acidity noticeable, has fullness, power and juice. The beguiling final completes the perfect impression." Vinum

"Brilliant, deep ruby red with orange-coloured reflections. Mineral and brooding on the nose and still quite closed. Lots of soft yet spicy fruit. Still somewhat powerful at the moment, but very promising and with firm but very fine tannins. Long, complex and juicy finish. Stunning, but still far from mature." Jancis Robinson

"Rich ruby colour with a slightly brightening garnet rim. Inviting, rich nose with lots of fleshy fruit, cloves, blackberries and plums. Shows beautifully present fruit on the palate, round and balanced, grippy, dense tannins, lingers for a long time, full-bodied." Falstaff

"The Brunello di Montalcino Ugolaia 2017 comes from a hot and very dry vintage and shows a dark garnet red colour with particular concentration and texture. The bouquet smells of dark fruits, baked plums and roasted spices. The Ugolaia is complex and rich, but despite the intensity of the vintage, the mouthfeel is of medium length and the wine finishes with a bright freshness." Wine Advocate

"The 2017 Brunello di Montalcino Ugolaia smells of dried roses and cherries as well as cinnamon and cloves in the glass. It feels almost velvety, with a dense wave of tart wild berries accompanied by a hint of sour citrus and balsamic spice. Nuances of plum and liquorice linger as the 2017 finishes structured, but not austere, with hints of mocha and redcurrant. The Ugolaia is another example of Lisini's success in this difficult vintage. Nevertheless, it will need a few more years to fully develop." Vinous

"Full-bodied with ripe and dried cherries, spiced plums, chocolate and blueberries, supported by polished tannins. Well-integrated spice and dried flowers, too. Ripe and expansive, with a soft and mellow texture that makes it very approachable and satisfying." James Suckling

"Lisini’s single-vineyard selection is its usual exotic self in 2017. It opens with a heady mix of incense, juniper, pressed lilac and lavender. There's also that polished wood nuance which I associate with the wine finishing in chestnut cask for six months. Even more dense than the estate’s annata Brunello, the hearty palate presents flavours of myrtle and currants offset by an appetising inner saline core. This boasts gusto and chew, and those sizeable tannins demand another year in the bottle but are admirably lush. Definitely one of the vintage’s successes." Decanter

Lisini's vineyards are located between Sant'Angelo in Colle and Castelnuovo dell'Abate, on the inner edge of the Sesta area, and are cleaned by the constant breeze from the Tuscan coast. The stony soils, with a significant amount of limestone, and the altitude of over 300 metres help to maintain the freshness of the wines. The 2018 is wonderfully fragrant, almost exotic. Plump red fruits and sweet summer herbs fill the mouth, but instead of being heavy, it is balanced and transparent. The powdery tannins are fine and lead to a long, maritime finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"Deep, shiny ruby red with orange reflections. Very closed and backward on the nose. Cherry on the palate with a slight hint of dried fruit, but much more convincing than it sounds. Long yet restrained on the finish, with fine-grained tannins that only reveal their complex depth at the very end. Skilfully made, with more to come." Jancis Robinson

"Warm aromas of red berries and blossoms open the round; elegant attack, but also with character, melting and good length. Pleases with its elegant yet powerful texture." Vinum

"Very classic Sangiovese nose, dark cherries, sour cherry (Marasca), fine wood, very classic style also on the palate, immensely juicy with fine spice as well as salty hints, compact but by no means rustic, rather balanced and with a lot of structure. Compact juiciness. Wonderful presence, noble elegance, fantastically integrated acidity and tannins. Nice piquancy. Stony-firm style. Long-lasting." Weinwisser

"Like a child in a sweet shop, it is a pleasure to take in the aromas of candy, medicinal cherries, blueberry compote and liquorice of the 2018 Brunello di Montalcino. While silky and elegant, the 2018 Brunello di Montalcino is also racy and full of character, as the red and black berries are complemented by notes of cinnamon, clove and a bitter hint of cocoa. The 2018 finishes powerful and long, but only lightly structured, which speaks to some ageing, but also to the fact that it shows off all its skills. Almost a minute passes, and nuances of violet pastilles and red sweets still linger." Vinous

"Strawberry liqueur with herbal notes on the nose. Juicy and refreshing, modern in style but promising for the years to come." Decanter

"The 2018 Brunello di Montalcino is a wine of medium volume and intensity with dark fruits, ripe cherries, black plums, spices and sweet floral earth. This theme of sweetness continues on the soft, lightly textured palate. The wine is drinkable in the short to medium term; the tannins are round and ready, and it finishes with bright acidity." Wine Advocate

"Rich and deep, with base notes of plum and loamy earth balancing the cherry, hibiscus and eucalyptus flavours. Dense, with muscular tannins and lively acidity supporting it. The long aftertaste is reminiscent of earth and Mediterranean bush." Wine Spectator

"Dark shining ruby red. Fragrant, inviting nose of ripe wild berries, candle wax, fine spicy tones and some liquorice. On the palate with pithy tannin that nicely coats the clear fruit, balanced and elegant." Falstaff

"Sant'Angelo in Colle, a wine of excellent juiciness that expresses well the great craftsmanship of Lisini. Notes of dogwood, then quinotto and juniper. The palate has juicy tannins, lovely citrus-officin nuances and fruity return." Luca Gardini

Lisini's vineyards are located between Sant'Angelo in Colle and Castelnuovo dell'Abate, on the inner edge of the Sesta area, and are cleaned by the constant breeze from the Tuscan coast. The stony soils, with a significant amount of limestone, and the altitude of over 300 metres help to maintain the freshness of the wines. The 2018 is wonderfully fragrant, almost exotic. Plump red fruits and sweet summer herbs fill the mouth, but instead of being heavy, it is balanced and transparent. The powdery tannins are fine and lead to a long, maritime finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"Deep, shiny ruby red with orange reflections. Very closed and backward on the nose. Cherry on the palate with a slight hint of dried fruit, but much more convincing than it sounds. Long yet restrained on the finish, with fine-grained tannins that only reveal their complex depth at the very end. Skilfully made, with more to come." Jancis Robinson

"Warm aromas of red berries and blossoms open the round; elegant attack, but also with character, melting and good length. Pleases with its elegant yet powerful texture." Vinum

"Very classic Sangiovese nose, dark cherries, sour cherry (Marasca), fine wood, very classic style also on the palate, immensely juicy with fine spice as well as salty hints, compact but by no means rustic, rather balanced and with a lot of structure. Compact juiciness. Wonderful presence, noble elegance, fantastically integrated acidity and tannins. Nice piquancy. Stony-firm style. Long-lasting." Weinwisser

"Like a child in a sweet shop, it is a pleasure to take in the aromas of candy, medicinal cherries, blueberry compote and liquorice of the 2018 Brunello di Montalcino. While silky and elegant, the 2018 Brunello di Montalcino is also racy and full of character, as the red and black berries are complemented by notes of cinnamon, clove and a bitter hint of cocoa. The 2018 finishes powerful and long, but only lightly structured, which speaks to some ageing, but also to the fact that it shows off all its skills. Almost a minute passes, and nuances of violet pastilles and red sweets still linger." Vinous

"Strawberry liqueur with herbal notes on the nose. Juicy and refreshing, modern in style but promising for the years to come." Decanter

"The 2018 Brunello di Montalcino is a wine of medium volume and intensity with dark fruits, ripe cherries, black plums, spices and sweet floral earth. This theme of sweetness continues on the soft, lightly textured palate. The wine is drinkable in the short to medium term; the tannins are round and ready, and it finishes with bright acidity." Wine Advocate

"Rich and deep, with base notes of plum and loamy earth balancing the cherry, hibiscus and eucalyptus flavours. Dense, with muscular tannins and lively acidity supporting it. The long aftertaste is reminiscent of earth and Mediterranean bush." Wine Spectator

"Dark shining ruby red. Fragrant, inviting nose of ripe wild berries, candle wax, fine spicy tones and some liquorice. On the palate with pithy tannin that nicely coats the clear fruit, balanced and elegant." Falstaff

"Sant'Angelo in Colle, a wine of excellent juiciness that expresses well the great craftsmanship of Lisini. Notes of dogwood, then quinotto and juniper. The palate has juicy tannins, lovely citrus-officin nuances and fruity return." Luca Gardini

Ugolaia is a 1.7-hectare, south-west-facing plot with a view of the sea, where the temperature fluctuations between day and night are considerable. The estate's oldest vines grow here on red iron soil.

Lively, full red colour. Cool notes of watercress and mint complement fresh red cherries and crunchy chocolate-covered redcurrants. Rich, subtly sweet and very supple on the palate, with a juicy brightness that highlights the excellent cut and clarity of its red fruit and floral flavours. The characterful finish is refreshing with its lingering violet flavour. Very polished and velvety at the same time, a great wine every year. SUPERIORE.DE

"Powerful berry nose, spiced up with notes of pepper and leather; the attack is compact, the tannins robust, the acidity noticeable, has fullness, power and juice. The beguiling final completes the perfect impression." Vinum

"Brilliant, deep ruby red with orange-coloured reflections. Mineral and brooding on the nose and still quite closed. Lots of soft yet spicy fruit. Still somewhat powerful at the moment, but very promising and with firm but very fine tannins. Long, complex and juicy finish. Stunning, but still far from mature." Jancis Robinson

"Rich ruby colour with a slightly brightening garnet rim. Inviting, rich nose with lots of fleshy fruit, cloves, blackberries and plums. Shows beautifully present fruit on the palate, round and balanced, grippy, dense tannins, lingers for a long time, full-bodied." Falstaff

"The Brunello di Montalcino Ugolaia 2017 comes from a hot and very dry vintage and shows a dark garnet red colour with particular concentration and texture. The bouquet smells of dark fruits, baked plums and roasted spices. The Ugolaia is complex and rich, but despite the intensity of the vintage, the mouthfeel is of medium length and the wine finishes with a bright freshness." Wine Advocate

"The 2017 Brunello di Montalcino Ugolaia smells of dried roses and cherries as well as cinnamon and cloves in the glass. It feels almost velvety, with a dense wave of tart wild berries accompanied by a hint of sour citrus and balsamic spice. Nuances of plum and liquorice linger as the 2017 finishes structured, but not austere, with hints of mocha and redcurrant. The Ugolaia is another example of Lisini's success in this difficult vintage. Nevertheless, it will need a few more years to fully develop." Vinous

"Full-bodied with ripe and dried cherries, spiced plums, chocolate and blueberries, supported by polished tannins. Well-integrated spice and dried flowers, too. Ripe and expansive, with a soft and mellow texture that makes it very approachable and satisfying." James Suckling

"Lisini’s single-vineyard selection is its usual exotic self in 2017. It opens with a heady mix of incense, juniper, pressed lilac and lavender. There's also that polished wood nuance which I associate with the wine finishing in chestnut cask for six months. Even more dense than the estate’s annata Brunello, the hearty palate presents flavours of myrtle and currants offset by an appetising inner saline core. This boasts gusto and chew, and those sizeable tannins demand another year in the bottle but are admirably lush. Definitely one of the vintage’s successes." Decanter