Ridolfi Brunello di Montalcino 2018

94 Wine Enthusiast
The intensely herbal nose starts with a powerful flash of anise, then softens with notes of fennel, sage, soil and cherries. On the palate, the herbs and cherries create a round, slick texture, but a dusting of bitter cocoa, along with framing tannins and self-assured acid, provide balance.

92 James Suckling
Aromas of sour cherries, magnolia berries, fresh nutmeg and walnut husk. Very fresh and delectably tangy fruit character, with fine-grained tannins, crunchy acidity and a medium body.

90 Vinous
The 2018 Brunello di Montalcino slowly opens in the glass, leading off with rosemary and licorice nuances that give way to wild strawberries. It coasts across the palate, silky and refined. A slight bitter tinge to its ripe cherry-berry fruits adds contrast. This finishes lightly structured, with hints of sour citrus and inner rose that linger on. While youthfully restrained today, the 2018 Ridolfi demonstrates a lovely balance. Drinking window: 2024-2030.