Tenute Silvio Nardi Brunello di Montalcino DOC 2019
(Tuscany, Italy) - [JS 94] [VM 90] [DE 90]

About this Winery:
Tenute Silvio Nardi consists of 80 hectares of vineyards in an unspoiled part of central Tuscany: Montalcino, whose symbol is its great red wine, Brunello. Silvio Nardi founded the estate here at Casale del Bosco; since 1985 it has been run by his youngest daughter, Emilia. Emilia grew up visiting the Montalcino estate and worked alongside her father for 10 years. 

The estate's vineyards are situated between 140 and 420 meters above sea level: some extend north-west of Montalcino on the hills around Casale del Bosco, while others are located to the north of it at Tenuta di Bibbiano and to the south-east at Manachiara, where the precious cru of the same name originates.

Tasting Notes:
INTENSE RUBY RED COLOUR WITH GARNET HIGHLIGHTS. CLEAN, SOPHISTICATED, INTENSE AND COMPLEX AROMAS, RICH IN EVOLVED OVERTONES, WITH HINTS OF ANISE, RIPE WILD BERRIES AND A LIGHT TOUCH OF VANILLA. WARM WITH SUPPLE TANNINS, GREAT STRUCTURE, GOOD LENGTH AND CONSIDERABLE AGING CAPACITY

Ratings & Reviews

94 Points - James Suckling:
"Blackberry, black-truffle and black-cherry aromas follow through to a medium body with juicy fruit and a long, flavorful finish. Polished, pretty tannins here. Nicely crafted. Drink after 2026." - James Suckling (Sept 2023)

90 Points - Vinous Media:
" The 2019 Brunello di Montalcino is dark in color and style, with a bouquet of dried berries and florals complicated by orange zest and a dusting of cocoa. It sweeps across the palate with racy acidity and sleek textures that usher in spicy cherry-berry fruits. The 2019 finishes with a mentholated freshness, edgy tannins and medium length, leaving a slightly bitter tinge to linger. (Drink between 2025-2035)" - Eric Guido (Dec 2023)

90 Points - Decanter:

"An assemblage of various plots throughout Montalcino, this spends 12 months in French oak tonneaux followed a further 18 in large Slavonian oak casks. Nutmeg, allspice and chocolate lead. Ripe but not rich, this is strapping in personality. Somewhat astringent tannins suggest a generous extraction. These need to catch up with the mature, mellowed fruit. Frisky acidity preserves freshness and tamarind introduces an enticing twist. It has plenty of personality, if not completely balanced. The Nardi family works with Bordeaux consultant Eric Boissenot for the final blend. (Drink between 2024-2030)" - Michaela Morris (Nov 2023)