Val di Suga

Bright ruby red. Very lively nose of bright berries and blackcurrant with sweet, spicy components. Crisp yet balanced acidity on the palate with a racy mix of fresh fruit and sweet extract spice. A cool but very authentic representative of its kind, it never pretends to be more than it is, but brings enough to be one of the most finessed Rossi of the vintage. It is de facto a very successful wine of a pleasing purity with a clear commitment to the appellation. SUPERIORE.DE

"Ruby red. In the nose cherry, black currant, fresh cherry, with spicy aftertaste. On the palate with juicy tannin, shows considerable structure for a Rosso, elegant and persistent final." Falstaff

"The 2020 Rosso di Montalcino is wildly attractive, with sweet violet florals, sugar dusted blackberries and smoke forming its bouquet. It washes across the palate with grace, soft-textured and round, while leaving a staining of wild berries under an air of blue and purple floral perfumes. Gently tannic, yet more of an accent than an obstacle, the 2020 finishes with medium length, leaving hints of licorice to slowly fade." Vinous

Beautiful and very balanced red from the three main historical areas of Montalcino, which bring different geo-climatic characteristics due to their different slopes and altitudes - providing a unique balance between freshness and structure, body and elegance. Ruby red with garnet reflections, it opens immediately with a rich, complex nose. Initially dark cherry, chinotto orange and violet. Then it opens to broader, more complex notes of blueberry, vanilla, tobacco, cinnamon and chocolate with a subtle menthol finish. The primary fruit is surrounded by spice, grilled herbs and floral earth; nice length. SUPERIORE.DE

"Tart, somewhat dried-vegetable to herbal and a hint of tobacco aroma of predominantly black berries with a little black olives and capers, cumin, meaty traces and some smoke. Youthful, quite tight, juicy fruit, present, ripe tannin and some acid bite, toasty nuances, again also black olives, plus a little coffee and coffee grounds, salt in the background, quite firm construction, lasting, slightly chocolaty on the very good finish." Wein-Plus

"Sparkling, brilliant ruby red. Delicate orange zest, cedar, rosemary and rosehip on the nose, plus floral touch, cherry. On the palate juicy, clear, with youthful tannin, hearty and accessible, showing fine juicy-salty touch." Falstaff

"For the 2018 vintage, Val di Suga has rebranded its labels to reflect an updated approach in the vineyard and cellar. This includes a less oxidative style of Brunello that spends less time in wood and more time in bottle. However, the winery's classic Brunello is still a blend of the three different vineyard sites in Montalcino. The smoky, autumnal nose has aromas of rooibos tea with hints of cranberry and rosehip. Sleek in shape, it has strong acidity and offers a lovely sweetness of red berry fruit and flowers, while light tannins provide a dainty frame. Ready to drink." Decanter

"A solid product, from a winery that has now achieved standards of great reliability. Nose of sour cherries, floral touches of peony and officinal herbs, dried thyme, with a balsamic finish. Thick mouthfeel, savoury tannins, finish with a fruity return." Luca Gardini

The name Poggio al Granchio comes from the small pond in the middle of the vineyard, located under an imposing holm oak and home to some energy-landed freshwater crayfish. It is the area with the highest vineyards on the hill of Montalcino. It is a vineyard that gets the morning sun and is exposed to the strong climatic influence of Monte Amiata (former volcano and sacred mountain of the Etruscans) that rises opposite. This area of Montalcino has rich Galestro soils that are particularly good for Brunello. On Galestro, the Sangiovese becomes mineral and tasty, with silky tannins; on the nose it has notes of ripe fruits of the undergrowth, combined with that unmistakable hint of flint that you can smell right on the slate. On the palate, the wine shows a subtle, elegant but assertive entry and proves tasty and mineral. The Brunello here is dark in colour and has great ageing potential.

Intense ruby red with violet glints. Powerful and sharpened bouquet of fresh cherries, red currants, blackberries, anise and myrtle. On the palate, it has an unmistakably subtle Sangiovese character, the wonderfully fanned primary flavours flanked by long, silky tannins. It has a very tasty and mineral finish that only this region can give to Sangiovese. SUPERIORE.DE

"Stately reception on notes of raspberries, flowers and leather; juicy in the mouth, the tannins full of character and well integrated, the acidity invigoratingly accentuated: Exceedingly successful wine with polish and juice. Goes very well with cooked beef." Vinum

"Fragrant bouquet with fresh fruit, red berry, fine, lean, punchy on the palate with good energy." Weinwisser

"Somewhat dried-vegetable to herbal and a little fleshy aroma of more black than red berries with a hint of plums, hints of tar, iodine and nutty traces. Tight, tart juicy fruit that becomes sweeter with air with noticeable acid bite and relatively fine, youthful tannins, persistent on the palate, restrained power, a little chocolatey and hinted at coffee spice in the background, persistent, gently smoky, has some freshness, noticeable salt in the background, very good, tight, juicy and spicy finish. May mature." Wein-Plus

"Dark ruby red. Peaty nose of candied cherries, medium expression. On the palate with deep fruit and a sturdy entry, shows earthy, grippy tannin, hearty, currently still very young, still needs patience." Falstaff

"The 2018 Poggio al Granchio Brunello di Montalcino, Val di Suga's Brunello from the southeast of the region, buzzes with a dark blend of crushed stones and blackcurrants, complemented by notes of sage and sweet smoke. The palate is light, silky and refined, with a balanced inner sweetness and a depth of mineral red fruits. The 2018 tapers off with light structure and decent length, while notes of liquorice and sour cherry fade. This is a beautiful representation of the vineyard." Vinous

"The Val di Suga 2018 Brunello di Montalcino Poggio al Granchio opens with a rather dark appearance and a bright fruit quality with plump cherries, blackcurrants and dark plums. The fruit comes from a higher altitude site at 450 metres above sea level. In the mouth, the wine is rather lean, with dusty tannins and chalky mineral hints. Its structure is generally soft and the wine is ready to drink immediately." Wine Advocate

"This elegant, juicy red has a core of pure cherry overlaid with accents of wild herbs, liquorice and earth. Charming and harmonious, with the fruit lingering on the finish and revealing a mineral element at the very end." Wine Spectator

"It comes from a south-east facing vineyard with marl soil and is aged for 24 months in large French oak barrels. The nose is blackcurrant, with notes of myrtle, bay leaf and a hint of wild mint on the finish. The palate is spicy-iodic, with a lovely finish and balsamic finish." Luca Gardini

"Myriad crushed flowers, spiced plum and blackberry fruit with a contrasting meaty pancetta note, with a wave of earthy tannins and a bitter coffee finish.." Decanter

The northern slope of Montalcino was not once covered with vines, but was cultivated with cereals, olives and cherries. In this area, influenced by the Apennines, the seasons are more pronounced, continental and the north wind lowers the temperature significantly in winter. It is therefore the coldest Brunello area at this time of year, but also the wettest. This northern slope is a gentle hill: a characteristic more reminiscent of the Crete Senesi area, right next to it, than of the two stiffer, steeper and warmer southern slopes of Montalcino.

Due to the climate and the origin of the soils, the grapes in this area of Montalcino are harvested last every year. Vigna del Lago is the vineyard that welcomes all visitors arriving from the north of Montalcino. It takes its name from the lake that surrounds it and plays a fundamental role in the microclimate of the area; the soil is a constant alternation between clay and strips of very fine galestro.

Brunello Vigna del Lago is a historic cru from the Val di Suga winery, it is an old school Brunello, from the times before the arrival of barriques and technology. An authentic product that is enjoying increasing demand. Unlike the Poggio al Granchio, which is aged in new French 300-litre barriques, this wine is aged in large 30- and 50-hectolitre Slavonian oak barrels.

It is a wine with a lower alcohol content, bright orange-ruby colour, with very fine and almost imperceptible tannins, with a floral nose of citrus notes, myrtle and fresh cherries. It is a Brunello of great richness and balance, and also has a very pleasant lightness, well-contoured acidity and a salty, mineral finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"Appetising berry-herb nose; juicy in the mouth with plenty of polish and a lovely final on notes of wild berries and balsamic nuances. Makes you want more." Vinum

"Multi-layered aroma with ripe cherries, dried red flowers, violets, iron. Very linear and tightly woven on the palate, but with a super mature, complex tannic structure that embraces the wine fully and energetically, very grippy and vertically oriented with lively acidity and vibrant final." Weinwisser

"Powerful, bright ruby. Very clear and precise nose, fragrant, of ripe dark cherries, cardamom in the background. Very much juicy fruit on the palate, opens with well-integrated, fine-meshed tannin, round and smooth, fine salty components in the final." Falstaff

"Just mid ruby. Perfumed cherry and oak nose with a hint of coffee bean. Elegant and vibrant cherry and raspberry palate, yet with great depth. Fresh, nervy and long with coating tannins adding more depth to the fruit on the finish." Jancis Robinson

"Forest-floor, camphor, wild-berry and toasted nut aromas lead the way. Elegantly structured, the linear palate offers dried cherry, blood orange, star anise and hazelnut framed in close-grained tannins." Wine Enthusiast

"This starts out with pronounced iron and graphite aromas and flavors, wrapped around a beam of black cherry and black currant fruit. Earth, tobacco and wild herb accents get swept up in the dense, dusty tannins on the finish." Wine Spectator

"Crushed gravel and dried earth on the nose with intense layers of mushrooms, dried oysters and potpourri. Dried flowers and grapefruit peel. It's full-bodied with refined tannins and a long, elegant finish. Quite tight. Juicy and savory at the end." James Suckling

The northern slope of Montalcino was not once covered with vines, but was cultivated with cereals, olives and cherries. In this area, influenced by the Apennines, the seasons are more pronounced, continental and the north wind lowers the temperature significantly in winter. It is therefore the coldest Brunello area at this time of year, but also the wettest. This northern slope is a gentle hill: a characteristic more reminiscent of the Crete Senesi area, right next to it, than of the two stiffer, steeper and warmer southern slopes of Montalcino.

Due to the climate and the origin of the soils, the grapes in this area of Montalcino are harvested last each year. Vigna del Lago is the vineyard that welcomes all visitors arriving from the north of Montalcino. It takes its name from the lake that surrounds it and plays a fundamental role in the microclimate of the area; the soil is a constant alternation between clay and strips of very fine galestro.

Brunello Vigna del Lago is a historic cru from the Val di Suga winery, it is an old school Brunello, from the times before the arrival of barriques and technology. An authentic product that is enjoying increasing demand. Unlike the Poggio al Granchio, which is aged in new French Liters barriques, this wine is aged in large 30- and 50-hectolitre Slavonian oak barrels.

It is a wine with lower alcohol content, bright orange-ruby colour, with very fine and almost imperceptible tannins, with a floral nose of citrus notes, myrtle and fresh cherries. It is a Brunello of great richness and balance, and also has a very pleasant lightness, well-contoured acidity and a salty, mineral finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"Homely bouquet of flowers, herbs and black forest fruits; the attack balanced, harmonious, with juice, suppleness into the complex finish. convincing with its polish." Vinum

"A fragrant Brunello that convinces with small red and dark fruits and reveals increasingly floral notes with air. Amarena cherry, leather. In the mouth a fine melting style, polished, juicy, elegant, red berry spice and plum. Nice drinking flow that is already fun to drink. It can still improve." Weinwisser

"Almost a little developed, barrel-woody and tobacco aroma of predominantly black berries, some tar, ash, iodine and forest floor. Clear, straightforward, ripe, yet almost cool, predominantly red fruit, quite present, fine tannin, some acidity bite, persistent on the palate, herbal and salty nuances, moderate barrel tones, again a little forest messenger, resinous traces, good depth, restrained power, elegant style, multi-layered, still gaining transparency and freshness with air, very good to long, firm, tart-juicy finish with fine spice." Wein-Plus

"Bright ruby red, radiant. Appealing, open nose of leather, rose hips, blood oranges, fine noble wood, dark berry hints in the finish. On the palate grippy tannin, taut, with lots of juice and finesse." Falstaff

"Brilliant medium ruby with orange highlights. Balsamic with just a hint of sour cherry and a touch of spice, and brooding concentration. A sense of richness on the palate with lots of cherry fruit framed by delicious, chewy tannins. Lots of depth. Ripe now, but with the potential to age further." Jancis Robinson

"The Vigna del Lago surrounds the winery of Val di Suga in the northwest of Montalcino. The gently sloping vineyard lies on a clay soil at 280 metres above sea level. The wine is aged exclusively in large Slavonian oak barrels with a capacity of 30 to 40 hl to preserve the wonderful purity of the sweet fruit. The 2018 is subtly perfumed and exudes delicate aromas of white flowers and oranges, highlighting the scent of red berries. It's light and lively, more reminiscent of a Rosso di Montalcino at first, but a powdery texture and its persistent mineral core add complexity." Decanter

"The 2018 Brunello di Montalcino Vigna del Lago is perfumed, with crushed blackberries and plums accompanied by minty herbs and a hint of smoke. It is silky smooth yet racy in style, with masses of tart wild berries accompanied by vibrant acidity. Hints of violet and lavender resonate, while the Vigna del Lago finishes structured and slightly chewy with silty tannins and a hint of bitter cocoa that lingers." Vinous

The Spuntali vineyard is historically known as the best area of the south-western, sea-facing slope of Montalcino. Spuntali is a historic cru for Brunello di Montalcino: it is its unique terroir, moreover, it is the sunniest and driest of the three slopes of Brunello, the sea just 40 km away already provides a Mediterranean climate here.

In general, the Mediterranean Sea plays a crucial role here, moderating the warm summer nights and cold winters. This allows for an early reawakening of the plant in spring and an important day/night temperature change in summer. Because of these particular climatic conditions, it is the site whose grapes are harvested first in the appellation. Here, Sangiovese takes advantage of the beneficial effects of the sun, reaches maximum maturity and produces rather creamy wines, with sweet, soft tannins and notes of candied fruit.

Strong ruby garnet. Unveils a warm, intense and refined bouquet of ripe fruit with notes of sour cherry, dried figs and candied fruit. On the palate, the sweet and soft tannins accompany the long finish, rich in notes of plums and blackberries. Deeply layered on the palate with rich flavours of cherries, blackberries and dark fruits. There is much to discover in the background: spices, leather and balsamic herbs. All these elements are skilfully interwoven and make for a very impressive interpretation of the Sangiovese grape. SUPERIORE.DE

"Graceful floral-fruity nose; harmonious in the mouth, fine-grained tannins, finishing on notes of redcurrant confit and tobacco. Successful interpretation of the vineyard." Vinum

"Intense, punchy bouquet with notes of red and dark cherries, marasca, red pollen, violets, cinnamon and candied orange peel. Balanced and very tightly woven with fine granular tannins, powerful and refined." Weinwisser

"Sparkling, rich ruby with a fine garnet shimmer. Very clear and fragrant nose, full of blackberry and mulberry, plus some leather and liquorice. Shows rich and sturdy on the palate, opens up with grippy tannin in many layers, very long final, a long runner." Falstaff

"Concentrated ruby. The most oak-driven of all the 2016 Val di Suga Brunellos. Oak notes hovering over brooding cherry fruit. Succulent and deep yet not heavy at all. Fantastic chewy tannins on the long finish bursting with tangy cherry fruit." Jancis Robinson

"On the luminous slopes of Montalcino's southwest, Vigna Spuntali is characterised by sandy soils. Winemaker Andrea Lonardi explains that this yields bigger berries than schist or clay. In some vintages, like 2016, he bleeds off 10-15% of the juice to give more density. Very Mediterranean in personality, it explodes with thyme, oregano, mint and sage blossom. There's a lusciousness to the palate which exhibits exotic red fruit and a salty lick. Sandy tannins lend textural complexity to this radiant Brunello." Decanter

"Blue-flower, baking-spice, new leather and ripe black-skinned berry aromas are front and center on this fragrant, full-boded wine. Polished and elegantly structured, the savory palate features ripe Marasca cherry, raspberry compote, cinnamon and licorice framed in firm, fine-grained tannins. It's already tempting but give it time to develop even more complexity." Wine Enthusiast

"Full of ripe cherry, plum and floral aromas and flavors, this red delivers plenty of energy and focus. Backed by a dense swath of tannins, this remains balanced and elegant through the lingering finish. The fruit element is the lasting impression." Wine Spectator

"The 2016 Brunello di Montalcino Vigna Spuntali from Tenimenti Angelini - Val di Suga opens up slowly in the glass. Its understated bouquet focuses on bright red fruits and florals with hints of cedar and a dusting of confectioners' spice. Silky in texture, cast upon a medium-bodied frame, the 2016 impresses more on purity than power, with a display of wild strawberry and salty minerals which pepper the senses. Tension builds, as crystalline tannins penetrate deeply, clenching the palate in youthful poise yet with a coating of concentrated primary elements here that tempt the imagination." Vinous

"Dried leaves and roots, bark, walnut husks and black olives. Plenty of savory notes. Great depth of flavor, too. On the palate there's more walnut, chocolate, black cherry and olive. It's full bodied with firm, fine-grained tannins. Wonderful depth here." James Suckling

Beautiful and very balanced red from the three main historic areas of Montalcino, which bring different geo-climatic characteristics due to their different slopes and altitudes - providing a unique balance between freshness and structure, body and elegance.

Ruby red with garnet reflections, opens immediately with a rich, complex nose. Initially dark cherry, chinotto orange and violet. Then it opens to broader, more complex notes of blueberry, vanilla, tobacco, cinnamon and chocolate with a subtle menthol finish. This juicy 2016 Brunello di Montalcino offers plenty of energy and brightness, transmitted through the cherry fruit and wild berry flavours at its core. The primary fruit is surrounded by spice, grilled herbs and floral earth. The natural complexity, purity and depth of the Sangiovese grape comes through particularly well in this dream vintage and especially in this Brunello. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright, noble ruby red with a radiant core. Open and inviting nose, slightly fleshy, with nuances of ripe sour cherries, pepper and raspberries, reverberating with rose hips. Shows very polished and balanced on the palate, with tight tannin, opens up great during the course, slightly salty finish." Falstaff

"Bricky ruby. Senescent fruit sweetness, lovely ripe cherry and undergrowth. Some apparent oak sweetness on the palate too but even so there is a delicacy here, perhaps because the tannins are so fine and relatively light. Elegant, dry, delicate, long, even juicy." Jancis Robinson

"There’s something savory and slightly rustic about the 2016 Brunello di Montalcino that I find quite attractive. Baked black cherries, balsamic spice and hints of animal musk form up to create a beguiling display. The textures are silky-smooth, with cooling acids and salty minerals lifting the expression while giving way to tart red fruits. Tannins mount, slowly drying out the senses yet there’s still plenty of pleasure to be found here today, as the 2016 comes across as both youthfully structured but also spicy and fresh. This is a blend of Val di Suga’s vineyards throughout Montalcino." Vinous

"Aromas of iron, blood and cherry lead off in this smooth and vibrant red, with a well of dark fruit—black cherry and blackberry—settling in on the palate. Offers a dusting of dark chocolaty tannins on the finish." Wine Spectator

"Dusty notes with crushed gravel and dried tea leaves are a prelude to aromas of fresh button mushrooms and hints of fennel. Savory mushrooms and olives, followed by firm, fine-grained tannins. Structured and full-bodied." James Suckling

The name Poggio al Granchio comes from the small pond in the middle of the vineyard, located under an imposing holm oak and home to some energy-landed freshwater crayfish. It is the area with the highest vineyards on the hill of Montalcino. It is a vineyard that gets the morning sun and is exposed to the strong climatic influence of Monte Amiata (former volcano and sacred mountain of the Etruscans) that rises opposite. This area of Montalcino has rich Galestro soils that are particularly good for Brunello. On Galestro, the Sangiovese becomes mineral and tasty, with silky tannins; on the nose it has notes of ripe fruits of the undergrowth, combined with that unmistakable hint of flint that you can smell right on the slate. On the palate, the wine shows a subtle, elegant but assertive entry and proves tasty and mineral. The Brunello here is dark in colour and has great ageing potential.

Intense ruby red with violet glints. Powerful and sharpened bouquet of fresh cherries, red currants, blackberries, anise and myrtle. On the palate, it has an unmistakably subtle Sangiovese character, the wonderfully fanned primary flavours flanked by long, silky tannins. It has a very tasty and mineral finish that only this region can give to Sangiovese. SUPERIORE.DE

"Stately reception on notes of raspberries, flowers and leather; juicy in the mouth, the tannins full of character and well integrated, the acidity invigoratingly accentuated: Exceedingly successful wine with polish and juice. Goes very well with cooked beef." Vinum

"Fragrant bouquet with fresh fruit, red berry, fine, lean, punchy on the palate with good energy." Weinwisser

"Somewhat dried-vegetable to herbal and a little fleshy aroma of more black than red berries with a hint of plums, hints of tar, iodine and nutty traces. Tight, tart juicy fruit that becomes sweeter with air with noticeable acid bite and relatively fine, youthful tannins, persistent on the palate, restrained power, a little chocolatey and hinted at coffee spice in the background, persistent, gently smoky, has some freshness, noticeable salt in the background, very good, tight, juicy and spicy finish. May mature." Wein-Plus

"Dark ruby red. Peaty nose of candied cherries, medium expression. On the palate with deep fruit and a sturdy entry, shows earthy, grippy tannin, hearty, currently still very young, still needs patience." Falstaff

"The 2018 Poggio al Granchio Brunello di Montalcino, Val di Suga's Brunello from the southeast of the region, buzzes with a dark blend of crushed stones and blackcurrants, complemented by notes of sage and sweet smoke. The palate is light, silky and refined, with a balanced inner sweetness and a depth of mineral red fruits. The 2018 tapers off with light structure and decent length, while notes of liquorice and sour cherry fade. This is a beautiful representation of the vineyard." Vinous

"The Val di Suga 2018 Brunello di Montalcino Poggio al Granchio opens with a rather dark appearance and a bright fruit quality with plump cherries, blackcurrants and dark plums. The fruit comes from a higher altitude site at 450 metres above sea level. In the mouth, the wine is rather lean, with dusty tannins and chalky mineral hints. Its structure is generally soft and the wine is ready to drink immediately." Wine Advocate

"This elegant, juicy red has a core of pure cherry overlaid with accents of wild herbs, liquorice and earth. Charming and harmonious, with the fruit lingering on the finish and revealing a mineral element at the very end." Wine Spectator

"It comes from a south-east facing vineyard with marl soil and is aged for 24 months in large French oak barrels. The nose is blackcurrant, with notes of myrtle, bay leaf and a hint of wild mint on the finish. The palate is spicy-iodic, with a lovely finish and balsamic finish." Luca Gardini

"Myriad crushed flowers, spiced plum and blackberry fruit with a contrasting meaty pancetta note, with a wave of earthy tannins and a bitter coffee finish.." Decanter

The northern slope of Montalcino was not once covered with vines, but was cultivated with cereals, olives and cherries. In this area, influenced by the Apennines, the seasons are more pronounced, continental and the north wind lowers the temperature significantly in winter. It is therefore the coldest Brunello area at this time of year, but also the wettest. This northern slope is a gentle hill: a characteristic more reminiscent of the Crete Senesi area, right next to it, than of the two stiffer, steeper and warmer southern slopes of Montalcino.

Due to the climate and the origin of the soils, the grapes in this area of Montalcino are harvested last every year. Vigna del Lago is the vineyard that welcomes all visitors arriving from the north of Montalcino. It takes its name from the lake that surrounds it and plays a fundamental role in the microclimate of the area; the soil is a constant alternation between clay and strips of very fine galestro.

Brunello Vigna del Lago is a historic cru from the Val di Suga winery, it is an old school Brunello, from the times before the arrival of barriques and technology. An authentic product that is enjoying increasing demand. Unlike the Poggio al Granchio, which is aged in new French Liters barriques, this wine is aged in large 30- and 50-hectolitre Slavonian oak barrels.

It is a wine with lower alcohol content, bright orange-ruby colour, with very fine and almost imperceptible tannins, with a floral nose of citrus notes, myrtle and fresh cherries. It is a Brunello of great richness and balance, and also has a very pleasant lightness, well-contoured acidity and a salty, mineral finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"Homely bouquet of flowers, herbs and black forest fruits; the attack balanced, harmonious, with juice, suppleness into the complex finish. convincing with its polish." Vinum

"A fragrant Brunello that convinces with small red and dark fruits and reveals increasingly floral notes with air. Amarena cherry, leather. In the mouth a fine melting style, polished, juicy, elegant, red berry spice and plum. Nice drinking flow that is already fun to drink. It can still improve." Weinwisser

"Almost a little developed, barrel-woody and tobacco aroma of predominantly black berries, some tar, ash, iodine and forest floor. Clear, straightforward, ripe, yet almost cool, predominantly red fruit, quite present, fine tannin, some acidity bite, persistent on the palate, herbal and salty nuances, moderate barrel tones, again a little forest messenger, resinous traces, good depth, restrained power, elegant style, multi-layered, still gaining transparency and freshness with air, very good to long, firm, tart-juicy finish with fine spice." Wein-Plus

"Bright ruby red, radiant. Appealing, open nose of leather, rose hips, blood oranges, fine noble wood, dark berry hints in the finish. On the palate grippy tannin, taut, with lots of juice and finesse." Falstaff

"Brilliant medium ruby with orange highlights. Balsamic with just a hint of sour cherry and a touch of spice, and brooding concentration. A sense of richness on the palate with lots of cherry fruit framed by delicious, chewy tannins. Lots of depth. Ripe now, but with the potential to age further." Jancis Robinson

"The Vigna del Lago surrounds the winery of Val di Suga in the northwest of Montalcino. The gently sloping vineyard lies on a clay soil at 280 metres above sea level. The wine is aged exclusively in large Slavonian oak barrels with a capacity of 30 to 40 hl to preserve the wonderful purity of the sweet fruit. The 2018 is subtly perfumed and exudes delicate aromas of white flowers and oranges, highlighting the scent of red berries. It's light and lively, more reminiscent of a Rosso di Montalcino at first, but a powdery texture and its persistent mineral core add complexity." Decanter

"The 2018 Brunello di Montalcino Vigna del Lago is perfumed, with crushed blackberries and plums accompanied by minty herbs and a hint of smoke. It is silky smooth yet racy in style, with masses of tart wild berries accompanied by vibrant acidity. Hints of violet and lavender resonate, while the Vigna del Lago finishes structured and slightly chewy with silty tannins and a hint of bitter cocoa that lingers." Vinous

The Spuntali vineyard is historically known as the best area of the south-western, sea-facing slope of Montalcino. Spuntali is a historic cru for Brunello di Montalcino: it is its unique terroir, moreover, it is the sunniest and driest of the three slopes of Brunello, the sea just 40 km away already provides a Mediterranean climate here.

In general, the Mediterranean Sea plays a crucial role here, moderating the warm summer nights and cold winters. This allows for an early reawakening of the plant in spring and an important day/night temperature change in summer. Because of these particular climatic conditions, it is the site whose grapes are harvested first in the appellation. Here, Sangiovese takes advantage of the beneficial effects of the sun, reaches maximum maturity and produces rather creamy wines, with sweet, soft tannins and notes of candied fruit.

Strong ruby garnet. Unveils a warm, intense and refined bouquet of ripe fruit with notes of sour cherry, dried figs and candied fruit. On the palate, the sweet and soft tannins accompany the long finish, rich in notes of plums and blackberries. Deeply layered on the palate with rich flavours of cherries, blackberries and dark fruits. There is much to discover in the background: spices, leather and balsamic herbs. All these elements are skilfully interwoven and make for a very impressive interpretation of the Sangiovese grape. SUPERIORE.DE

"Graceful floral-fruity nose; harmonious in the mouth, fine-grained tannins, finishes on notes of redcurrant confit and tobacco. Successful interpretation of the vineyard." Vinum

"Intense, punchy bouquet with notes of red and dark cherries, marasca, red pollen, violets, cinnamon and candied orange peel. Balanced and very tightly woven with fine granular tannins, powerful and refined." Weinwisser

"Sparkling, rich ruby with a fine garnet shimmer. Very clear and fragrant nose, full of blackberry and mulberry, plus some leather and liquorice. Shows rich and sturdy on the palate, opens up with grippy tannin in many layers, very long final, a long runner." Falstaff

"Concentrated ruby. The most oak-driven of all the 2016 Val di Suga Brunellos. Oak notes hovering over brooding cherry fruit. Succulent and deep yet not heavy at all. Fantastic chewy tannins on the long finish bursting with tangy cherry fruit." Jancis Robinson

"On the luminous slopes of Montalcino's southwest, Vigna Spuntali is characterised by sandy soils. Winemaker Andrea Lonardi explains that this yields bigger berries than schist or clay. In some vintages, like 2016, he bleeds off 10-15% of the juice to give more density. Very Mediterranean in personality, it explodes with thyme, oregano, mint and sage blossom. There's a lusciousness to the palate which exhibits exotic red fruit and a salty lick. Sandy tannins lend textural complexity to this radiant Brunello." Decanter

"Blue-flower, baking-spice, new leather and ripe black-skinned berry aromas are front and center on this fragrant, full-boded wine. Polished and elegantly structured, the savory palate features ripe Marasca cherry, raspberry compote, cinnamon and licorice framed in firm, fine-grained tannins. It's already tempting but give it time to develop even more complexity." Wine Enthusiast

"Full of ripe cherry, plum and floral aromas and flavors, this red delivers plenty of energy and focus. Backed by a dense swath of tannins, this remains balanced and elegant through the lingering finish. The fruit element is the lasting impression." Wine Spectator

"The 2016 Brunello di Montalcino Vigna Spuntali from Tenimenti Angelini - Val di Suga opens up slowly in the glass. Its understated bouquet focuses on bright red fruits and florals with hints of cedar and a dusting of confectioners' spice. Silky in texture, cast upon a medium-bodied frame, the 2016 impresses more on purity than power, with a display of wild strawberry and salty minerals which pepper the senses. Tension builds, as crystalline tannins penetrate deeply, clenching the palate in youthful poise yet with a coating of concentrated primary elements here that tempt the imagination." Vinous

"Dried leaves and roots, bark, walnut husks and black olives. Plenty of savory notes. Great depth of flavor, too. On the palate there's more walnut, chocolate, black cherry and olive. It's full bodied with firm, fine-grained tannins. Wonderful depth here." James Suckling