Professional reviews
Robert Parker (95)
The certified organic Conti Marone Cinzano (CMC) 2020 Brunello di Montalcino Lot. 1 represents the second vintage of this limited bottling. The wine shows a dark color with aromas of plum and blackcurrant, gaining lift and momentum on the palate thanks to well-balanced acidity. Savory tones dominate the bouquet, with notes of sweet earth and tobacco adding depth and nuance. The tannins are open-knit and largely polymerized, giving the wine an accessible, polished feel at this stage. Production is limited to 6,644 bottles, sourced entirely from the Fontillatro vineyard, located on a naturally ventilated terrace at 210 meters above sea level. The vines were planted in 1985 on stratified loamy soils with limestone and high fossil content. This bottling marks an important step in the estate’s effort to highlight individual sites through small-batch Brune
Jancis Robinson (17.50)
Lustrous mid ruby with the beginning of orange tinges. A nose that only slowly unfolds its raspberry and damson fruit spiked with minerally notes. Beautifully elegant and composed palate, yet with lots of juice and depth and with almost aromatic gravelly, minerally tannins. Impressive second vintage.
Vinous (95)
The 2020 Brunello di Montalcino Lot 1 is darkly floral and pleasantly earthy in the glass, mixing flowery underbrush and tobacco with nuances of gravel dust, dried roses and leather. It is round and expansive, with dark red berry fruits, crunchy mineral tones and a cascade of inner florals. A slight sour citrus tinge offsets dried herbs and a tart cranberry saturation on the youthfully tense and structured finish. Despite the riper vintage, the 2020 comes across as totally classic.
