Tenuta San Giorgio San Giorgio Ugolforte Brunello di Montalcino 2020 750ml

Vibrant acidity and refined tannins seep into the fabric of this round red, which is laced with cherry, raspberry and floral aromas and flavors. Mineral and underbrush accents add depth as this plays out on the long, dusty finish. Best from 2026 through 2043. 8,300 cases made, 2,000 cases imported. (Bruce Sanderson)

From the sister property of Poggio di Sotto, San Giorgio Ugolforte’s 2019 Brunello Di Montalcino takes a youthful ruby hue and is a riper style of Brunello, with rounded aromas of black raspberries, candied violets, sweet cedar, and fresh Mediterranean herbs. Medium to full-bodied, it fills the palate with ripe tannins and retains good freshness through its long finish. A lovely Brunello with a more rounded and approachable feel, it’s going to show at its best over the coming 12–15 years. (Audrey Frick)

The 2019 Brurello di Montalcino Ugolforte opens with a minty freshness as flint stone and dusty rose give way to crushed cherries. Silky and pliant, this possesses an elegance not often seen, with violet and lavender tones accentuating its polished red and blue fruits. This tapers off with sweet tannins balanced by an orange hint. A structured yet mouth-watering sensation lingers on. What a beauty this is. (Eric Guido)

A citrusy edge to the cherries, cinnamon and sweet violets on the nose. Fresh, full-bodied palate with complex, spicy flavors, velvety and ripe tannins and good fruit concentration. Dark and complex aftertaste. Drinkable now, but best from 2026.

The cellar process for the 2020 Brunello Di Montalcino Ugolforte is the same as Poggio di Sotto, but the clonal selection is different. A jeweled ruby color, the nose is very pretty, with pure notes of ripe raspberry liqueur, pressed flowers, sweet herbs, and incense. Medium-bodied, it's elegant and juicy on the palate, retaining wonderful freshness, with ripe tannins and a supple texture. The palate is approachable, with good length, and it should have a wide window for enjoyment over the coming 10-15 years.

The organic San Giorgio 2020 Brunello di Montalcino Ugolforte (in the bottle with the cream-colored label) offers lots of spice and savory elements with sweet tannins, bold fruit and cinnamon stick. The bouquet focuses mostly on blackcurrant and cherry, and the mouthfeel is generous with a lean segue to the mid-palate.

There is deep black fruit and black plum on the San Giorgio 2019 Brunello di Montalcino Ugolforte. although it takes a little patience to get there. The wine is restrained or closed initially, and it’s hard to draw anything out for the first 15 minutes or so after the bottle is opened. Once it gets going, you are treated to sweet cherry, redwood, almond biscotti and dried rose potpourri. It ages in large Slavonian oak casks.

There's a contrast between the open texture and firm tannins in this red, setting the stage for its strawberry, cherry, earth, graphite and eucalyptus flavors. The finish is compact, with a chewy feel. Best from 2027 through 2040. 7,000 cases made, 200 cases imported.