Brunello’s 2019 Triumph

The latest vintage from Montalcino delivers pure Sangiovese of power and grace

Argiano winery workers pose in the vineyard during harvest season
The team at Argiano saw the potential for an overly large crop in 2019, so they took steps across the growing season to ensure a high quality harvest. The result is one of the year’s top-rated wines. (Francesco Monari)

The Brunello di Montalcino wines of Tuscany are some of the most coveted forms the Sangiovese grape can take anywhere in the world, and 2019’s vintage continues to bear the torch for this region’s reputation, with a plethora of impressive bottles, all scoring 90 points or higher. Senior editor Bruce Sanderson has tasted over 125 wines from the past year for this report, incuding 2018's riserva releases, with standouts from Argiano, Castello Banfi, Valdicava, La Fiorita, Marchesi de’ Frescobaldi and more. Read on for details on the latest releases, plus scores and tasting notes!

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