“These are career-defining wines for many estates and for the appellation as a whole.” Monica Larner – The Wine Advocate
“But now the big question is: Do the 2016s live up to our expectations? Oh, yes; they certainly do.” Eric Guido – Vinous
“These are wines for your cellar, the tannins and structure are really special.” Lamberto Frescobaldi, the head of the Florentine wine family that owns CastelGiocondo
When speaking about '16 and '15 in the summer of 2018: “I am almost speechless when I try to talk about these two vintages.” Roberto Guerrini, Winemaker for Fuligni
If you ever wanted a Brunello di Montalcino for your cellar to age for decades, then buy the 2016 vintage. The 2016 Brunellos will also be a great buy but plan on aging them much longer than the 2015s before opening. But the reputation of a great vintage is not made on the perfect wines. I learned a long time ago as a wine critic that great years are years when everything is outstanding from the lesser-known properties to the most prestigious ones. The 2016 and 2015 vintages certainly achieved this, making this pair of years the greatest ever for Brunello di Montalcino. James Suckling
